Top court bars ex-President Zuma from South African election

Top court bars ex-President Zuma from South African election

South Africa’s highest court has barred former President Jacob Zuma from running for parliament in next week’s general election. The Constitutional Court ruled that his 15-month prison sentence for contempt of court disqualified him. Mr Zuma who has been campaigning under the banner of the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party after falling out with […]

NAFDAC alerts public, as Europe recalls ‘Caro White’ from Nigeria

NAFDAC alerts public, as Europe recalls ‘Caro White’ from Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), alerts the public regarding the recall of Caro White Skin Lightening Beauty Lotion by the European Union (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products.  A statement on its website, said the product failed to comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation due to its […]

EX President Jonathan sues for peace in Rivers State Political Crisis

EX President Jonthan sues for peace in Rivers State Political Crisis

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, is suing for peace and a truce in the Rivers State political crisis involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Speaking at the flag-off of the Trans-Kalabari Road today, Jonathan described as worrisome, the incessant battles between Governors and their predecessors and the political tension in Rivers State.  “Outgoing […]

Attempted coup in the DR of Congo halted

Attempted coup in the DR of Congo halted

The Democratic Republic of Congo army says it has quashed an attempted coup against President Felix Tshisekedi in the capital Kinshasa involving Congolese and foreign fighters. DR Congo army spokesperson Brig Gen Sylavin Ekenge several suspects have been detained and the “situation is now under control”. His statement comes hours after Witnesses say a group […]

President Tinubu approves FCT week

President Bola Tinubu has approved May 27 to June 6 as Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Week for the inauguration of various projects executed under his administration. The Minister of FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, confirmed this while inspecting some of the projects in preparation for inauguration to celebrate Tinubu’s one year in office. Wike said particularly […]

President Tinubu approves InfraCorp for Green Zone

The Federal Government is reportedly preparing to suspend the payment of import duties on staple food items, drugs, and other essential goods for an initial period of six months. 

President Bola Tinubu has established a committee to oversee Green Economic Initiative, being a strategic move to ensure advancement of his administration to tackle challenges of climate change in Nigeria. The Presidential Committee on Climate Action and Green Economic Solutions, will coordinate and oversee all policies and programmes on climate action and green economic development, […]

US President blocks release of interview audio recordings

US President blocks release of interview audio recordings

US President Joe Biden has blocked the release of audio recordings of his interviews from the investigation into his handling of classified files. A letter from the justice department yesterday to Republicans in Congress said Mr Biden had asserted executive privilege, and the recordings would not be released. Republicans had demanded the release of the […]

FG-No plans to illegally access workers savings

FG-No plans to illegally access workers savings

The Federal Government says there are no plans to “illegally access” workers’ savings and pension contributions.  There were reports that the Federal Government plans to tap from the pension and life insurance of workers to develop infrastructure in the country. But clarifying the comment attributed to him, Minister of Finance and the Coordinator of the […]

President Tinubu requests refund of N24Billion

President Tinubu requests refund of N24Billion

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to approve the refund of over Twenty four Billion Naira to Nasarawa and Kebbi states as cost of construction of airports in both states. These requests from the president contained in three separate letters and read at the plenary by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu […]

Women’s Club World Cup to take place in 2026

Women’s Club World Cup to take place in 2026

FIFA has confirmed that the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup will take place in January and February 2026. The 16-team tournament will be held every four years and fall during the domestic season for European leagues, between the Women’s Champions League group stages and the knockout rounds. FIFA at its congress today in Bangkok also […]