2024 Paralympics Kicks off in Paris
A spectacular opening ceremony marked the start of the Paris 2024 ParalympicGames, as athletes paraded along the iconic Champs-Elysees to Place de laConcorde, in glorious conditions. The first of 11 days of sporting action takes place on Thursday as France hosts asummer Paralympic Games for the first time. About 4,400 athletes from a record 168 […]
Senegal Suspends All Mining Activity at Faleme River
Senegal has suspended all mining activity for nearly three years on its side of thesoutheastern Faleme River, in a decree aimed at protecting the environment andsupporting local communities threatened by an artisanal gold mining boom. According to the published decree, Mining will be suspended on all Senegaleseterritory up to 500 metres from the river’s left […]
FG and ASUU Reach Compromise Amidst Potential Strike
The Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) havereached a compromise to avert the strike threatened by the union. At the end of a meeting yesterday by both parties, a sub-committee was set up toreview ASUU’s demands and ensure that all grey areas are ironed out and resolvedwhile the government promised to ensure […]
Presidency to Ensure Removal From Grey List Ahead of Deadline
The Presidency will take concrete steps to ensure Nigeria’s removal from the Greylist of the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) before May 2025 deadline. The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila who gave the assuranceduring a fact-finding visit to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) office inAbuja yesterday, pledged the Federal […]
Namibia to Conduct Culling of Wild Animals to tackle Drought
Namibia plans to kill 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, and distributethe meat to people struggling to feed themselves due to a severe drought acrosssouthern Africa. Authorities say the culling was necessary to address severe drought and meatfrom the animals will be distributed to people struggling to feed.A statement by the country’s environment ministry says […]
Hezbollah Launch Rocket Attacks on Israel
Islamist group Hezbollah has launched hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel early on Sunday, as Israel’s military said it struck Lebanon with around 100 jets to thwart a larger-scale rocket and drone attack by Hezbollah, in one of the biggest clashes in more than 10 months of border warfare. The US says it is […]
President Tinubu Promises Relief to Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has assured that the government’s policies and actions over the past 15 months will soon provide significant relief for Nigerians. Speaking at the opening of the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association in Lagos, where he was represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu assured Nigerians that […]
Burundi Confirm Fresh 171 Cases of Mpox
Burundi has confirmed 171 cases of Mpox, following the first confirmed cases in the country last month. The World Health Organization had declared a global public health emergency over the new variant of Mpox, urging manufacturers to ramp up production of vaccines. While Mpox has been known for decades, a new deadlier and more transmissible […]
President Tinubu to Swear-in New Chief Justice
President Bola Tinubu will today Friday swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who disclosed this in a statement yesteday said the swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, the […]
Chelsea Agree in Principle to Sign Joao Felix, Remain Interested In Osimhen
Chelsea have agreed a fee in principle for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, with Conor Gallagher moving in the other direction as part of the deal. The fee for the 24-year-old Portugal international is undisclosed, but it will allow him to return to Stamford Bridge on a six-year deal with an option for a further […]
