Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised his country’s “resistance” and “heroism” on Monday as Ukraine marked the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The commemoration came as European leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch what he termed a “special military operation” in February 2022 triggered the…
Legendary singer and songwriter Roberta Flack, known for timeless hits such as “Killing Me Softly With His Song” and “The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face,” passed away on Monday at the age of 88. Her publicist confirmed her death but did not disclose the cause. Flack had been battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has awarded a ₦50 million grant to empower 1,000 women petty traders in Kaduna State under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). The symbolic cheque was presented on Monday at the Umaru Yar’Adua Conference Centre through Hasfat Uba Sani, wife of the Kaduna State Governor and RHI…
Wallace died in the early hours of Friday at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania according to Monroe County.She was instrumental in making sure her son’s legacy was kept alive, despite being dismissive of Notorious B.I.G’s style even labelling it as ”noise” Wallace also launched the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation following her son’s death, an organisation…
Germans headed to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal election, with conservative candidate Friedrich Merz emerging as the frontrunner after a campaign dominated by a far-right surge and the dramatic return of U.S. President Donald Trump. Polling stations opened at 8:00 a.m. (0700 GMT), with more than 59 million eligible voters. First exit poll…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting financial technology companies that provide payment infrastructure services for Nigerians and Africans. Speaking on Saturday in Abuja while receiving the leadership of Flutterwave and Alami Capital, the President emphasized his resolve to remove obstacles hindering business growth and foster an enabling environment…
By Ayomide Otitoju OSOGBO – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won all chairmanship and councillorship seats in the 30 local government areas (LGAs) of Osun State, as announced by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) on Saturday. The election proceeded despite warnings from the Nigeria Police Force and Attorney General of the Federation…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has refuted claims that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding Boko Haram or any other terrorist group. Speaking at a meeting with members of the Nigeria Governors Forum in Abuja on Wednesday night, Mills stated that there is no evidence…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Thursday recounted how he once confronted former military ruler, General Ibrahim Babangida, accusing him of failing to make history by annulling the June 12, 1993, presidential election. Tinubu made the revelation at a book launch in honor of Babangida, who ruled Nigeria from 1985 to 1993 and is…
