The African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government have chosen Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, the President of Mauritania, to serve as the organization’s new Chairman 2024. He was seleced on Saturday, February 17, during the ongoing 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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African nations have received more than £300 million investment from UK for various programmes and peacekeeping in other to boost African stability and security. Baroness Lucy Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG, Minister of State in the UK Cabinet Office, recently visited Nigeria to reinforce the UK-Nigeria partnership and reaffirmed UK’s effort to ensuring the security of the wider region. During her visit, she witnessed firsthand the impact of the funding in Nigeria and the collaborative efforts in addressing shared security challenges, particularly the threat of cyber-attacks. Baroness Neville-Rolfe stated, “The United Kingdom and Nigeria are firm security and economic partners. I am…
The Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at accelerating the country’s development trajectory. The announcement came during the Ministerial Press Briefing Series (MPBS) moderated by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, at the National Press Center in Abuja. speaking about the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability, Minister Idris stressed the importance of direct engagement with the media to ensure accurate reporting and informed public discourse. He emphasized the role of journalists in holding officials accountable and pledged to keep the Nigerian populace informed every step of the way. …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has mandated the government to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators behind the assassination of renowned journalist Dele Giwa and other media practitioners. The court, presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, issued the directive following a suit filed by the Incorporated Trustees of Media Rights Agenda, demanding justice for slain journalists. Dele Giwa, the founder of Newswatch Magazine, was brutally murdered in his home in Ikeja, Lagos, on October 19, 1986, by a parcel bomb. During his 37 years Remembrance, Activist Omoyele Sowore On his X handle said, “Exactly today (October 19, 1986) 37…
A ruling is anticipated in the $370 million civil fraud case against former President Donald Trump, with implications that could reverberate through his real estate empire as he eyes a return to the political arena. New York State Justice Arthur Engoron is set to deliver the verdict on Friday, following a contentious three-month trial in Manhattan. The lawsuit, spearheaded by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleges that Trump inflated his net worth to deceive bankers into granting him more favorable loan terms. James accuses Trump and his family businesses of overstating his net worth by up to $3.6…
President Bola Tinubu has been appointed as the African Union (AU) Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership. President Tinubu’s agenda includes plans to train 120,000 frontline health workers nationwide within 16 months, and to double the number of primary health facilities in communities across all local government areas of Nigeria from 8,800 to over 17,000 over the next three years. Additionally, he aims to double the enrollment capacity of health personnel from accredited nursing and midwifery institutions to meet the increasing demand created by the expansion of healthcare facilities. Furthermore, President Tinubu has pledged to…
President Bola Tinubu has authorized immediate upgrade of infrastructure and equipment in 16 health institution spanning all six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. According to a statement released by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, The modernisations are “in line with his administration’s vision of overhauling the health and social welfare sector…to ensure that world-class cancer diagnosis and care is accessible…to all Nigerians,” He stated Ngelale said “These critical projects, set to be delivered within 12-18 months, will improve screening and diagnostics for communicable and non-communicable diseases; reduce mortality rates and improve outcomes for non-communicable diseases.” Additionally, the…
The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained an emerging anti-satellite weapon, raising concerns about its implications for international security. While the weapon is not operational currently and does not pose an immediate physical threat on Earth, its capabilities have drawn attention from U.S. officials. White House national security spokesman John Kirby stated that U.S. intelligence agencies have gathered information on Russia’s acquisition of this technology, emphasizing that it is space-based and would breach the international Outer Space Treaty. Kirby underscored that although the weapon may not directly target human beings or cause physical destruction on Earth,…
The notorious Abuja’s kidnapper, Dahiru Adamu, has been apprehended by the FCT police officers.This was after the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, offered a N20 million reward for information leading to the capture of Dahiru and his accomplice, Abu Ibrahim. Dahiru Adamu, identified as the ringleader of a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating within the Federal Capital Territory, had instilled fear among residents by his brazen acts of abduction and violence. Confirming the arrest, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that Dahiru Adamu was captured during a meticulously planned raid on two kidnappers’ camps situated on the border…
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) has issued a stern warning, stating they will halt the transportation of petroleum products starting next week Monday due to skyrocketing diesel prices. The association, representing commercial transport operators across Nigeria and the West African sub-region, cited unsustainable operational costs as the primary reason behind their decision. Yusuf Othman, President of NARTO, expressed the association’s frustration, stating, “What we spend on operations is more than what we get in total, both in local and bridging.” Othman highlighted the dire financial situation faced by NARTO members, emphasizing that operating at a loss is…
Russian President Vladimir Putin openly expressed his preference for President Biden over former President Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. election. In a televised interview with Russian state media, Putin described Biden as “more experienced” and “predictable,” a departure from his previous praise of Trump. He stated, “I believe that President Biden is a politician of the old school,” adding that Moscow would cooperate with any elected U.S. leader. The White House National Security Council spokesman, John Kirby, swiftly responded, asserting, “Mr. Putin should just stay out of our elections.” Meanwhile, Trump seized on Putin’s remarks during a campaign…
The House of Representatives in a bid to ban Sports betting in Nigeria has urged the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), to abide by the Lottery Regulatory Commission Act of 2005. This resolution stems from a motion presented by Rep. Kelechi Nwogu (PDP-Rivers), during a plenary session in Abuja on Thursday. Nwogu stated the detrimental consequences associated with unchecked sports betting, including mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and addiction. He further pointed out the strain on relationships, financial instability, and increased crime rates linked to excessive gambling. According to statistics from the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), approximately…