British Airways has grounded its aircraft at the Murtala International Airport, Ikeja, due to a technical fault. The airline has, however, apologised for the flight disruption. The airline’s Regional Commercial Manager, Nigeria and Ghana, Mrs Tutu Otuyalo, told journalists on…
THE U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law that makes it a crime for people under domestic violence restraining orders to have guns. The ruling handed victory to President Joe Biden’s administration as the justices opted not to…
A right-wing conspiracy theorist who attacked the husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer was convicted of a host of charges in state court on Friday, following his conviction in federal court last year. A California jury…
THE Israeli army announced on Friday that it conducted airstrikes against Iran-backed militia Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon in response to ongoing attacks on northern Israel. There were no reports of injuries, according to a statement issued by the Israeli…
THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced dates for the CAF TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) billed for Morocco. CAF Executive Committee ratified the dates at a meeting on Friday…
THE Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated Super Falcons’ captain Rasheedat Ajibade on her recent accolade as Player of the Season for Atlético Madrid Femenino, her Spanish top-division club. Ajibade’s remarkable performance throughout the season was capped off by her decisive…
PROFESSOR Wole Soyinka, a Nigerian playwright and an award winner of 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature has been called upon by Nigerians to repeat his constantly satirical and condemnable letters to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his ethnic brother and friend…
BURKINA Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traore, appeared on national television on Thursday to refute claims of a mutiny within the army. This follows a recent al Qaeda-linked insurgent attack that resulted in the deaths of over 100 soldiers near the…
THE IMF announced on Thursday that its executive board has approved a funding package for Tanzania amounting to $786.2 million to aid in addressing climate change. Additionally, a separate review has been completed, allowing for the disbursement of $149.4 million…
GHANA has reached a preliminary agreement with its bondholders to restructure $13bn in international debt, according to three sources who spoke to Reuters. This follows a recently finalised deal with official creditors. Key agreement details: Bondholders will face a principal haircut…
