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Over 733 million people faced biting hunger last year – Africa most affected

The 2024 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) Report highlights significant challenges in global food security and nutrition. Key points...

‘We can’t blame God for giving us these children’ – Tinubu tells traditional leaders

On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu addressed the traditional rulers led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Ooni of Ife,...

No matter how hungry we are, we’ll partner for economic growth – Tinubu tells China

On Thursday in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu praised the enduring partnership between Nigeria and China during a meeting with Chen Xiaodong, the Vice Minister...

KASU lecturers to protest for 2 weeks over 5 months’ unpaid salaries in 2022

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Kaduna State University (KASU) has announced a two-week warning strike in response to unresolved welfare issues....

Police capture 2 bandit informants in cemetery with rustled animals

The Police Command in Katsina State announced the arrest of two suspects involved in aiding and abetting banditry, recovering suspected rustled animals from them....

Obama endorses Kamala Harris for 2024 US presidency

Former US President Barack Obama announced his endorsement of Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election on Friday, July 26. This endorsement is expected...

Nigeria needs peace, stability to achieve mandate, not protests – Youth Minister

The Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, has appealed to youths to reconsider their plan to embark on a 10-day protest starting from...

Cleric wants protest organisers to reveal identities & talk peacefully with FG

Sheikh Aminuddeen Daurawa, a renowned Islamic scholar, has urged the organizers of the planned nationwide protests in Nigeria to reveal their identities and engage...

city is so hot that 21 people have just died in 24 hours

Morocco is facing its sixth consecutive year of drought and extreme temperatures. In Beni Mellal, a city about 200 km southeast of Casablanca, 21...

Bwala meets Tinubu again, says ‘I’ve always belonged in the APC’

Daniel Bwala, a former spokesperson for ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, recently visited President Bola Tinubu to express solidarity and support for his administration's efforts...

Governor Makinde hands over power to deputy, gives reason

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced a vacation from August 5 to September 6, 2024, and will temporarily transfer his duties to...

You can protest but don’t destroy — Lagos Govt warns against repeat of #EndSARS

Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, has called for peaceful protests and cautioned against any demonstrations that might lead to the...

‘Don’t join planned protest’ – Reps Deputy Speaker tells Southeast youths

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has urged the Southeast region to abstain from participating in planned anti-government protests, emphasizing trust in President Bola Tinubu's administration...

3 site workers die in latest building collapse in Lagos

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that three site workers died following the collapse of a building at Arowojobe Estate in...

‘Protest against Tinubu’s govt too early’ – Uzodimma

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has urged those planning protests against President Bola Tinubu’s administration to carefully reconsider their actions. Drawing parallels to...

Tinubu vows to equip Police with weapons, training, and personnel to combat crime

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to enhance the Nigeria Police Force's (NPF) capabilities by providing additional weapons, training, and personnel to combat crime more...

Military breaks silence over planned protest against Tinubu’s govt

The Nigerian military has issued a strong warning regarding the upcoming nationwide protest against economic hardship. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media...

APC leader urges Ondo residents to re-elect Aiyedatiwa after ₦2bn palliative release

Chief Gbenga Eleduma, a prominent APC chieftain, has praised Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for approving an additional ₦2 billion in intervention funds aimed...

filmmakers urge FG to retain NFVCB amid Oronsaye report implementation

Filmmakers and industry stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to retain the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) despite plans to dissolve it...

Wike’s ally joins APC campaign council ahead of guber election

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Ojukaye Flag-Amachree to its campaign council for the upcoming governorship election in Edo State. This appointment, confirmed...

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