Footballer detained for ‘inciting’ comment on Isreal-Hamas war
November 24, 2023
French authorities have detained Nice defender and Algerian footballer, Youcef Atal on charges of inciting hatred. Atal was detained after he shared an anti-semitic message online. His trial has been set for next month. The...
FHA to allow relations of mortgage defaulters sustain payments
November 24, 2023
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) is to introduce a scheme that allows relatives of an individual continue payment for a mortgage in case of default. The Managing Director of FHA, Senator Gbenga Ashafa made this...
Hope for Somalia as it joins East Africa trade block
November 24, 2023
After three decades of war and years of grappling with Economic crisis, Somalia has joined the East African Community (EAC). Somalia was admitted on Friday into the EAC as the eighth member of the bloc....
Appeal Court affirms Uba Sani as Kaduna Governor
November 24, 2023
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has declared Uba Sani of Kaduna State the validly-elected governor in the March 18 election. The appellate court affirmed the judgment of the State Election Petitions Tribunal, which earlier...
EFCC raids estate in Owerri over money laundering, forgery
November 24, 2023
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) executed a raid on Heartland Court Estate on Owerri Port Harcourt Road in Owerri, Imo State. Armed with a court order for interim forfeiture, the EFCC served the...
Creative Industry to get comprehensive data system-NBS
November 24, 2023
The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Ms Hannatu Musa Musawa has sought the collaboration of the National Bureau of Statistics to establish a robust government-owned data system. She said the aim is...
Israel-Hamas truce takes effect
November 24, 2023
Fuel trucks have begun to enter Gaza from Egypt, as the four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas takes effect on Friday morning. Hamas had confirmed cease-fire would begin at 7:00 a.m. under the agreement, which is...
South Africa grants Oscar Pistorius parole
November 24, 2023
Double-amputee Olympic runner, Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole, 10 years after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa. The country’s Department of Corrections spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo said on...
Stakeholders in Nigeria seek common front ahead of COP28
November 24, 2023
Stakeholders in the climate sector have held a one day-work ahead of the upcoming Conference of Parties, COP 28, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The meeting is part of its commitment to support climate adaptation...
2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream II Corps Members Brave Rainy Start as Orientation Course Kicks Off in Lagos
November 24, 2023
Barely few days the 2023 Batch “C” Stream I Orientation course closed, the 2023 Batch “C” Stream II Course Prospective Corps Members came into Camp today with the rains. A heavy downpour in Lagos at...
