Brazilian authorities on Tuesday arrested four soldiers and a police officer suspected of involvement in a plot to assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva prior to his inauguration in January 2023. The arrests occurred in Rio de Janeiro during the G20 summit, where the soldiers were part of the security operation, according to a…
President Bola Tinubu has commended the launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, spearheaded by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Speaking at the opening session of the 19th G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Tinubu described the initiative as a pivotal step in tackling one of the world’s most pressing…
No fewer than 25 people have lost their lives, and several others are hospitalized following a cholera outbreak in Sokoto North, Silame, and Kware local government areas of Sokoto State. State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Asabe Balarabe, disclosed this to journalists in Sokoto, confirming that 15 active cases are currently being treated in the affected…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ogun State Government has dismissed allegations made by Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 governorship election, describing them as baseless and misleading. Adebutu had accused Governor Dapo Abiodun of orchestrating violence during the state’s local government elections on Saturday, claiming the governor moved around with armed…
Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden is set to unveil a “historic” pledge for a World Bank fund supporting the world’s poorest nations, the White House announced Monday. The announcement will come as Biden attends the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, marking his final appearance at the global forum before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa’s largest mobile operator, MTN, is pursuing partnerships with low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite providers to deliver internet access to rural and remote regions, Group CEO Ralph Mupita announced during a media call on Monday, according to Reuters. LEO satellites offer high-speed internet in areas where deploying terrestrial telecommunications infrastructure, such as fiber optics…
By Ayomide Otitoju Two months after failing to meet its September deadline for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has attributed the delay to unforeseen challenges in the project. Speaking with The PUNCH on Monday, NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, acknowledged that the refinery’s rehabilitation,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nestlé Nigeria has announced the distinguished panel of judges for the 2024 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards, an annual event celebrating journalistic excellence across the nation. Now in its fourth year, the awards recognize media professionals who spotlight critical issues such as nutrition security, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic development. The panel features notable…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has concluded its nationwide financial literacy campaign with a dynamic session at Government Day Secondary School, Pantami, Gombe State, marking the culmination of its activities for World Savings Day 2024. The program, which reached schools across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), aimed to instill a culture…
