SOUTH AFRICA BIDS TO HOST 2036 OLYMPICS AS FIRST AFRICAN HOST

South Africa is seeking to become the first African country to host the Olympic Games, after being named among seven countries invited to present bids for the 2036 Olympics. The other bidders are Qatar, India, Hungary, Turkey, Germany and South Korea. They...

YEMENI GOVERNMENT  SAYS IT FORCES NEUTRALISE 1,860 HOUTHIS FIGHTERS

Yemen’s internationally recognized government says its army has carried out at least 2,103 targeted operations against the Houthis, killing 1,860 fighters, since the start of its “Dawn of Yemen” counteroffensive. The ⁠Houthi group says it attacked King ⁠Khalid International Airport in the...

SOUTH AFRICA PRESIDENT CALLS FOR FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF SOUTH SUDAN’S PEACE DEAL

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has held talks with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Tshwane, focusing on preparations for South Sudan’s December 22 elections and the country’s fragile peace process. The meeting also reviewed the implementation of the 2018 Revitalized...

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MURDER SUSPECT DIES AFTER COLLAPSE IN BAYESLSA COURT

50-year-old murder suspect, Bethlehem Nwanlia, has died after reportedly collapsing shortly after his appearance before the Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa on Tuesday. Nwanlia was standing trial alongside two other defendants over allegations bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping and the murder of...

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ADC faults Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke for Endorsing Tinubu’S Re-election

Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election, citing his ancestral roots in the state.Following a leadership caucus meeting held at the Government House in Osogbo,...

Activist Aisha Yesufu Declares Support As Natasha Akpoti vows to return to senate today

NAFollowing the Senate directive issued to suspended Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to desist from forcefully resuming her legislative duties on Tuesday, July 22 until the expiration of her suspension.In a warning by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and...

Obi’s 2023 running mate to contest for president in 2027

LPLabour Party, Julius Abure led faction held a National Executive Council meeting with the party’s Vice Presidential candidate in the 2023 elections , Datti Baba-AhmedFollowing the crisis rocking the party and the controversy surrounding the2023 LP Presidential candidate Peter Obi’s involvement...

Supreme Court Upholds Election of Governor Okpebholo, Dismisses PDP Candidate’s Appeal

Supreme Court today, Thursday upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, dismissing an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asuerinme Ighodalo, as lacking in merit.A five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba delivered...

NASS awaits apology As Natasha postpones return to Senate

The suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has moved her proposed return to legislative duty on Tuesday, following Friday’s judgment, which nullified her six-month sanction.The senator also failed to tender a public apology in two major dailies and her social...

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UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL APPROVES US PLAN FOR GAZA

The United Nations Security Council has approved the US plan for Gaza, marking a major diplomatic victory for Washington.The vote endorses President Donald Trump’s 20 point ceasefire plan, which...

MALI’S JUNTA LEADER SIGNS NEW LAW TO KEEP IN POWER

President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has announced the decision to reduce the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG commonly known as cooking gas.Speaking during a recent...

Iran Confirms Death of 12 Journalists During 12-Day War with Israel

Iranian authorities on Thursday made it known that at least 12 journalists and media workers were killed during the recent 12-day war with Israel,citing the media arm of the...

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ADC faults Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke for Endorsing Tinubu’S Re-election

Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election, citing his ancestral roots in the state.Following a...

Activist Aisha Yesufu Declares Support As Natasha Akpoti vows to return to senate today

NAFollowing the Senate directive issued to suspended Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to desist from forcefully resuming her legislative duties on Tuesday, July 22 until the expiration of her suspension.In a...

Obi’s 2023 running mate to contest for president in 2027

LPLabour Party, Julius Abure led faction held a National Executive Council meeting with the party’s Vice Presidential candidate in the 2023 elections , Datti Baba-AhmedFollowing the crisis rocking the party and...

NIGERIAN RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS STAGE PROTEST OVER PENSION SCHEME

The planned protest by Retired police scheduled for Monday across the country as kicked off in Abuja, led by Presidential candidate of African Action Congress, AAC, in the 2023 elections, Omoyele...

NIMC Urges Nigerians to Report Extortion by Staff and Front End Partners

The National Identity Management Commission (NMIC) has called on Nigerians to report any form of extortion from any staff member of the commission, and Front End Partners (FEP).The Director-General and Chief...