Agency Report
In war-fatigued east Ukraine, Zelensky loses his shine
Olena Semykina, the owner of a village shop in east Ukraine, voted for President Volodymyr Zelensky five and a half years ago, hoping the fresh-faced political newcomer would end the fighting unleashe...
30th August 2024
US data boosts Asian, European markets
Asian and European markets rose Friday after a record day on Wall Street, boosted by a strong round of United State data that reassured investors over the health of the world’s top economy, whil...
30th August 2024
Fire guts Lagos govt staff quarters
Fire gutted part of a three-storey building at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters in Odunsanmi Street, off Wempco Road in the Ogba area of the state. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emerge...
30th August 2024
FG committed to improving healthcare delivery — Minister
The Federal Government is intensifying efforts to enhance infrastructure and manpower in the healthcare sector. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced this dur...
30th August 2024
WHO warns of ‘worryingly high’ levels of unprotected teenage sex
The World Health Organisation has raised concerns over a significant decline in condom use among sexually active adolescents since 2014, leading to an increase in unprotected sex and associated risks....
30th August 2024
Ondo shifts LG election to January 18
The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission has again shifted the local government election in the state to January 18, 2025. ODIEC Chairman, Dr Joseph Aremo, disclosed this during a stakeholders�...
30th August 2024
ICYMI: FG gives traders one month to crash prices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has given a one-month moratorium to traders and other market stakeholders involved in exploitative pricing to crash the prices of goods. The ...
30th August 2024
Germany deports Afghan nationals
Germany announced that it carried out its first deportation of Afghan nationals back to their home country on Friday since the Taliban took power in August 2021, as Berlin faces pressure to crack down...
30th August 2024
New Zealand's Maori king dies at 69
The king of New Zealand’s Indigenous Maori people died Friday while recovering from heart surgery at age 69, with aides saying he had “passed to the great beyond”. King Tuheitia pass...
30th August 2024
Dowen College soars with exceptional WASSCE results
Dowen College, Lagos, is celebrating its outstanding performance in the recently released 2024 WASSCE results. The school’s impressive Grade Result Analysis highlights the academic excellence achiev...
30th August 2024
APC will capture S’East states to end Igbo marginalisation – Ganduje
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Thursday, said the perceived marginalisation of the Igbo could be blamed on the fact that the five South-East states are g...
30th August 2024
Ajax advance in style but Chelsea made to sweat
Former European champions Ajax, Chelsea and FCSB all survived qualifying in lesser European competitions on Thursday. Four-time champions Ajax cruised through in the second-tier Europa League. Kian Fi...
29th August 2024
Edo APC, PDP trade words over plot to rig election
The All Progressives Congress in Edo State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party of plotting to violently subvert the will of the people in the September 21 governorship election. The Media Directo...
29th August 2024
Elon Musk, others rally behind Telegram founder amidst charges
President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday defended a decision to grant French nationality to Telegram chief Pavel Durov, who faces a possible trial related to illegal content carried on his popular messag...
29th August 2024
Romelu Lukaku signs for Napoli from Chelsea for €30m
Napoli have signed Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, the Serie A club announced on Thursday, ending the Belgium striker’s extended period in limbo with the Blues. Owner Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed...
29th August 2024
BBNaija impacted our relationship positively-evicted Zinwe pair
Recently evicted Zinwe pair of the ongoing Big Brother Naija “No Loose Guard” season, on Thursday said the reality show had a positive impact on their relationship. The pair with individual names:...
29th August 2024
2024/25 NPFL season: Nigeria referees promise improved officiating
The Chairman of Nigeria Football Federation’s Referees Development Committee, Mrs Faith Irabor, has promised improved officiating at the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premiership Football League. Irabor gave th...
29th August 2024
Ajaero's police invitation: Delta CP urges NLC to allow due process
The Delta Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress to allow due process to prevail over the invitation of its president by the police. Abaniwonda made the call...
29th August 2024
Address barriers limiting women’s participation in military, Abubakar urges stakeholders
Former Head of State, Abdulsalam Abubakar, has urged stakeholders to address the barriers and biases limiting women’s participation in the military. Abubakar made this statement at the 2024 Annual D...
29th August 2024
Four arrested for blackmailing ex-NPA MD, impersonating EFCC chief
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has apprehended a four-man syndicate for allegedly impersonating and blackmailing its Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, in a one million dollar fraud. The EFCC S...
29th August 2024
APC encouraging internal democracy to reduce tension, factionalisation - Ganduje
The All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has stated that the party is encouraging internal democracy to reduce factionalising in its fold. Ganduje said the measure was al...
29th August 2024
APC’lI win Edo gov poll– Ganduje
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on Thursday expressed optimism that the party will win the September 21 Edo governorship election. Ganduje spoke while receivi...
29th August 2024
NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms, rains from Friday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja forecasts thunderstorms on Frid...
29th August 2024
Call off warning strike, FG urges resident doctors
The Federal Government has appealed to the members of the National Association of Resident Doctors to call off their seven-day warning strike. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, made t...
29th August 2024
Spanish actor's son bags life jail for murder
A Thai court on Thursday jailed a famous Spanish actor’s son for life for the gruesome murder of a Colombian plastic surgeon on a tropical holiday island in a lurid case that has gripped Spain. ...
29th August 2024
US, China clash over Taiwan, Russia
A senior Chinese military official warned the United States to stop “collusion” with Taiwan while top White House aide Jake Sullivan stressed the importance of stability in the tense Strai...
29th August 2024
Harris presidential bid inspires black students at Howard varsity
At Howard University, the historically Black college that educated Kamala Harris four decades ago, students are dreaming about how her victory in the US presidential election could elevate the institu...
29th August 2024
Mpox: WHO urges Gavi, UNICEF to procure vaccines
The World Health Organisation has given the green light to Gavi and UNICEF to proceed with the procurement of vaccines for the prevention of outbreaks especially Monkey-pox, pending the EUL decision W...
29th August 2024
Atiku should wait till 2031, says Bode George
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar must wait till 2031 if he wants to contest for president again. The News...
28th August 2024
NLC mobilises workers for Ajaero's visit to police
The Nigeria Labour Congress has directed its members nationwide to embark on a peaceful prayer procession on 29th August. The NLC General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, made this known in a letter addre...
28th August 2024
Uruguay's Nunez banned for five games over Copa America incidents
Liverpool’s Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez has been banned for five matches and fined by the South American confederation CONMEBOL following his involvement in a mass brawl during the Copa Am�...
28th August 2024