The Nigerian Bar Association has clarified that Nigeria does not recognise same-sex marriage, addressing the recent controversy surrounding the Samoa agreement. In a statement signed by NBA President Yakubu Maikyau on Monday, July 8, he emphasised that contrary to widespread belief, there is no provision in the agreement requiring Nigeria to accept LGBTQ or gay…
At a press briefing today, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the measures will be implemented over the next 180 days: A 150-Day Duty-Free Import Window for Food Commoditiesa. suspension of duties, tariffs and taxes for the importation of certain food commodities (throughland and sea borders)b. These commodities include Maize,…
A Spanish tourist was trampled to death by an elephant after stepping out of his vehicle to take photos of a small herd at a renowned South African park, authorities said on Tuesday. The 43-year-old man was attacked on Sunday morning at the Pilanesberg National Park, a tourist magnet about 200 kilometres (130 miles) northwest…
The management of Kwara State University, Malete, has expelled 175 students of the institution for various offences. The expulsion was contained in a statement signed by the institution’s acting Director, University Relations, Dr Saeedat Aliyu, which was made available to journalists on Monday. According to the statement, the expelled students were penalised for offences ranging…
The United Nations protested on Tuesday over the latest mass evacuation orders issued by Israel in Gaza as the army said it had killed dozens of militants in “close-quarters combat” in its latest offensive in Gaza City. Israel extended its evacuation warning to cover most of Gaza’s main city on Monday and intense fighting erupted….
Concerned residents of Rano town in Kano State have raised the alarm over the presence of armed hoodlums at the headquarters of the Emirate on Sunday. In a letter addressed to the state Police Commissioner, a copy made available to newsmen on Tuesday revealed that the hoodlums had been camped at the Emir’s palace since…
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, says the federal government is considering the relocation of the Ikoyi Correctional Centre and other facilities across the country. The minister spoke on Monday during a visit to the Ikoyi prison in Lagos. Tunji-Ojo said urbanisation has caught up with the prison, noting that “there is no reason for this…
Chioma, Lammy, and Chima are the three final contestants of the ninth season of the Nigerian Idol, the talent hunt reality television show. Mira Clear’s journey on the show ended on Sunday. Before her eviction, she performed ‘If You Ask Me’ by Omawumi, Beyoncé’s ‘Broken Hearted Girl’ and ‘End Of Time’; ‘Baby Riddim’ by Fave…
The New Popular Front (NPF), a leftist coalition, has won the most seats in the French parliamentary elections. France’s interior ministry confirmed the final results of Sunday’s election which saw a 66.63 percent voter turnout. With 182 seats, the NPF had the largest share while President Emmanuel Macron’s Ensemble Party won 163 seats. The far-right…
Joe Biden urged Democratic lawmakers Monday to either back his reelection campaign or challenge him at the party convention next month as the US president’s reelection bid entered a critical week. The 81-year-old doubled down on his defiance of calls to step aside, after a disastrous debate against Republican rival Donald Trump last month turbocharged…
