Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye Vows Continued Commitment to Nigeria’s Progress
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has reaffirmed her dedication to serving Nigeria and contributing to its progress, despite being relieved of her ministerial duties. Ohanenye was one of…
Stay-at-Home Mother Rebuilds Career Through Nigeria’s 3 Million Technical Talent Programme
Victoria Adefila, a stay-at-home mother, has shared her inspiring journey of career resurgence through the Nigerian government-backed 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme. Launched in 2023 by the Minister of…
Asian Markets Mixed as US Treasury Yields Surge, Investors Reassess Interest Rate Outlook
Asian markets experienced a mixed performance on Thursday, following significant losses on Wall Street. A sharp rise in US Treasury yields caused investors to temper expectations of imminent interest rate…
New Assisted Dying Bill Introduced in UK Parliament, Sparks Debate
LONDON, Oct. 16, 2024 — A new proposal to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales was introduced in the UK Parliament on Wednesday, igniting fierce debate from senior religious…
Thomas Tuchel Appointed as England’s New Manager, Set to Begin January 2025
LONDON, Oct. 16, 2024 — The English Football Association (FA) has named Thomas Tuchel as the new manager of the England senior men’s national team, with the German set to…
PDP Governors Resolve Factional Crisis Within National Working Committee
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has announced that the PDP has resolved the factional crisis within its National…
Ikeja Electric Reports Another System Failure Following National Grid Collapse
Following Monday evening’s national electricity grid collapse, Ikeja Electric has announced a new system failure, further disrupting power supply across its distribution network. The company made the announcement on Tuesday…
Russian Missile Strike Kills One, Injures 16 in Southern Ukraine’s Mykolaiv
A Russian missile strike on Mykolaiv, a southern city in Ukraine, killed one woman and left 16 others injured overnight, local authorities reported on Tuesday. The attack is part of…
Cooking Gas Price Hits N1,500/kg as NIPCO MD Urges Boost in Local Production
As Nigerians face skyrocketing prices of petrol, the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), or cooking gas, has surged to N1,500/kg. The increase has raised concerns, with a 12.5kg cylinder…
Nigerian Sports Minister Condemns Libyan Authorities Over ‘Hostage-Like’ Treatment of Super Eagles Ahead of AFCON Qualifier
The Minister of Sports, John Enoh, has condemned Libyan authorities’ treatment of the Super Eagles, describing it as an “almost hostage situation” after the Nigerian team was left stranded ahead…