By Ayomide Otitju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has celebrated a legal victory after the Court of Appeal unanimously affirmed the eligibility of its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, in the upcoming September 21, 2024, Edo State Governorship election. The court’s decision validates Ighodalo’s candidacy, securing his place in the race, according to a statement released by…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicenter of a recent mpox outbreak, received its first batch of vaccines on Thursday, with nearly half of the 200,000 doses donated by the European Union set to arrive by the weekend. The vaccines are part of an international effort to curb the virus’s spread, which has resulted…
The Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Most Reverend Matthew Kukah, has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to urgently address the escalating food crisis in Nigeria. Kukah made this plea on Friday while delivering remarks at the unveiling of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Progressive Institute in Abuja. “Nigerians are hungry, and something urgent needs…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over 53 vehicles and $180,300 stolen by fraudsters from Canadian citizens to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The assets were recovered as part of an international effort to combat financial crimes. The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, made the announcement during a formal handover ceremony held in…
Popular Nigerian content creator Yemisi Odusanya, widely known as Sisi Yemmie, has shared her struggles with mental health during her most recent pregnancy. Speaking on the I Said What I Said podcast, Sisi Yemmie revealed that the pregnancy, which she had not planned, significantly impacted her emotional well-being, leading her to keep it private. “I…
Renowned Ivorian artist Aicha Kone, who once filled venues with songs about political freedom across Africa, has now turned her attention to praising West African junta leaders. The 67-year-old singer, affectionately known as “Mama Africa,” has gained a new wave of fans on social media, particularly TikTok, where she boasts over half a million followers….
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has lauded the flourishing economic ties between Africa and China, with trade between the two regions now reaching an estimated $280 billion. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing, Tinubu highlighted the resilience of the partnership despite global challenges. “Since…
A 14-year-old boy fatally shot four people, including two students, and wounded nine others in a tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia on Wednesday, authorities confirmed. The alleged shooter, also a student at the school, had previously been flagged to the FBI for making threats about a school shooting over a year ago….
By Ayomide Otitojui Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday committed more than $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, aiming to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, trade, and other sectors. Xi made the pledge while addressing the largest China-Africa summit since the pandemic, held in Beijing. The event, attended by over 50…
