NPF Declares British National Wanted
Nigeria Police Force has declared a British national, Andrew Wynne, also known asAndrew Povich, and a Nigerian, Lucky Obiyan, wanted for allegedly plotting tooverthrow the democratically elected President, Bola Tinubu. Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi,accused the British national of providing finance and operational guidance, as well asbuilding a network of sleeper […]
FG Charges Ten Protesters with Treason
The Federal Government has charged Ten #EndBadGovernance protesters with 6counts bordering on treason before Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court,Abuja. They were charged with treason, intent to destabilize Nigeria, conspiracy to commitfelony and inciting mutiny, among others, which are punishable under Section 97 ofthe Penal Code. The 10 arraigned included Michael Adaramoye also […]
Nigeria to Begin Mpox Vaccinations
Nigeria will begin vaccinations for Mpox from October 8 after regulatoryapprovals are concluded. Spokesperson for the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, RemiAdeleke, said after the vaccines had been subjected to regulatory lab analysis forthree weeks, they would be distributed across five states. Meanwhile, due to limited available doses (9,980) of the Jynneos MPox vaccine,Adeleke […]
NNPCL Under Financial Strain
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is experiencing financialstrain, which has put considerable pressure on the company and poses a threat tothe sustainability of fuel supply. Its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, in a statementyesterday, acknowledged reports regarding the company’s significant debt topetrol suppliers, noting that the financial strain had placed considerable pressureon the […]
Fireboy DML Releases 4th Studio Album “Adedamola”
Fireboy DML has dropped a new album, “Adedamola”, featuring legends likeLagbaja and Seun Kuti, as well as Lojay and Jon Baptiste, on the 14-track album. Fireboy, who premiered the album on the Beat 99.9FM’s Morning Show with Osi,said the album is personal to him, which inspired naming it after himself. He revealed ‘Obaa Sima” as […]
Nigeria’s First Lady Speaks on Role of Civil Registration System
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has emphasized the vital role of acomprehensive and effective civil registration system in fostering nationaldevelopment and enhancing governance. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 UNICEF/Renewed Hope Initiative CommemorativeBirth Certificate at the State House in Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu argued that a robust civilregistration system is crucial for achieving Sustainable […]
President Tinubu Leaves For China
President Bola Tinubu has left Abuja for Beijing, China, for an official visit.According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale,Tinubu will meet with President Xi Jinping in China and hold meetings with Chinesebusiness leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that […]
2024 Paralympics Kicks off in Paris
A spectacular opening ceremony marked the start of the Paris 2024 ParalympicGames, as athletes paraded along the iconic Champs-Elysees to Place de laConcorde, in glorious conditions. The first of 11 days of sporting action takes place on Thursday as France hosts asummer Paralympic Games for the first time. About 4,400 athletes from a record 168 […]
Senegal Suspends All Mining Activity at Faleme River
Senegal has suspended all mining activity for nearly three years on its side of thesoutheastern Faleme River, in a decree aimed at protecting the environment andsupporting local communities threatened by an artisanal gold mining boom. According to the published decree, Mining will be suspended on all Senegaleseterritory up to 500 metres from the river’s left […]
Presidency to Ensure Removal From Grey List Ahead of Deadline
The Presidency will take concrete steps to ensure Nigeria’s removal from the Greylist of the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) before May 2025 deadline. The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila who gave the assuranceduring a fact-finding visit to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) office inAbuja yesterday, pledged the Federal […]