This week, African leaders are gathering in China’s capital, Beijing, with hopes of securing funding for large-scale infrastructure projects as they navigate the growing competition between global powers vying for resources and influence on the continent. Over the past decade, China has deepened its ties with African nations, providing billions in loans that have fueled…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has announced a relief package of N100 million for flood victims in Gummi Local Government Area, following a devastating flood caused by heavy rainfall last week. The announcement was made on Saturday during the governor’s on-the-spot assessment visit to the affected communities. Expressing his sympathy for the victims, Governor…
President Bola Tinubu landed in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit, marking a significant step in strengthening Nigeria’s ties with China. The visit coincides with the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future.” The visit was announced by…
Families of hostages held in Gaza have called for a nationwide general strike starting Sunday night, aiming to pressure the Israeli government into securing the release of captives still held by Hamas. The call for action follows the discovery of six hostages’ bodies in a tunnel in Rafah, Gaza, by the Israeli military, which has…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chidinma Adetshina, representing Taraba State, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, emerging victorious among 24 contestants at the prestigious pageant’s grand finale held at Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday night. The 23-year-old beauty queen, who recently made headlines after withdrawing from the Miss South Africa pageant due to a controversy…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has issued a stern warning to any governor who attempts to interfere in the affairs of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, vowing to ignite political crises in their states. Wike made the declaration during the PDP state congress held at the…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk, just days after an F-16 warplane, recently acquired from Western allies, crashed during a Russian bombardment, killing the pilot. The decision was announced on the presidential website on Friday. In an address following the announcement, Zelenskyy emphasized the need to protect Ukrainian forces and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Detained #EndBadGovernance protesters have condemned the court order that led to their arrest and prolonged detention, arguing that President Bola Tinubu, once a beneficiary of public dissent, has no right to suppress their protests. The protesters, led by Opaluwa Eleojo and 48 others, have filed a lawsuit challenging the Federal High Court’s…
Iran’s police force has dismissed the commander of a city in the northern province of Gilan following the death of a detainee, according to state media reports on Saturday. The detainee, 36-year-old Mohammad Mir Mousavi, was arrested on July 22 after being involved in a fight in Lahijan, police stated through the official news agency…
