Russia has accused the West of putting commercial interests ahead of humanitarian ones with regards to the grain deal Russia has notified the UN, Turkey and Ukraine that it will not renew a crucial deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the agreements had reached a…
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested one suspect, Duhu Nelson Sylvester in connection with the murder of a serving Councilor in the State. It was reported that the lawmaker, who represented Eha-Ulo ward in Nsukka Local Government Legislative Council was murdered in his community on Sunday night. The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Enugu…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, on Sunday, July 16, rescued seven motherless children from an orphanage home in the Aguda area of the state that was engulfed by a domestic fire. The agency in a statement released said it received a distress call at about 2.43pm and in a swift response, successfully rescued…
The Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abubakar Kyari, has emerged as the party’s National Chairman. Kyari succeeded Senator Abdullahi Adamu as the party’s chairman after a National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja on Monday. Briefing reporters after the NWC meeting, Kyari formally announced the resignation of Adamu and…
Ajulo told the News Agency of Nigeria, in Abuja on Monday, that it was unlikely for both the party National Chairman, Sen Abdullahi Adamu and Omisore to vacate their offices at the same time. He described the rumoured resignation of Omisore as baseless and unfounded, saying the former Osun senator would attend the meeting of…
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has withdrawn the Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel previously attached to prominent individuals, including Mrs Aisha Buhari, wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, and his brother, Mallam Mamman Daura. Other personalities affected by the withdrawal include Boss Mustapha, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and Iyorchia Ayu,…
President Bola Tinubu has departed Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, after participating in the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU). The Nigerian leader left Abuja on Saturday for the meeting with other leaders in the continent and is expected back in the country on Monday. At the AU meeting, the President, on Sunday,…
Adamu’s absence come amid his reported resignation and unfolding crisis within the ruling party. Senator Abdullahi Adamu was absent as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s National Working Committee (NWC) met in Abuja on Monday. The APC NWC meeting, held at the party secretariat in Abuja, was presided over by the APC Deputy National…
President Bola Tinubu has warned that nullifying the February 25 election that produced him as president could result in absurdity, chaos and anarchy. Tinubu said his failure to secure 25% of the lawful votes in the FCT is not sufficient reason to overturn his victory. The president presented his arguments in a final written address…
World Record holder, Tobi Amusan has won the Silesia Diamond League Women’s 100m Hurdles, breaking meet record after finishing the race at 12.34 seconds. American Kendra Harrison came a close second after Amusan caught up with her in a nail-biting race to the finish line. Newly crowned US champion Nia Ali came third in 12.38s…
