SOUTH Africa has assumed the presidency of the G20, becoming the first African nation to lead the influential bloc of the world’s largest economies. The handover ceremony took place yesterday during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reports…
A small village on the Italian island of Sardinia, Ollolai, is extending an invitation to Americans unsettled by the outcome of the recent US presidential election which saw Donald Trump re-elected. The village, which has been battling decades of depopulation,…
“GLOBAL peace is increasingly fragile, and Nigeria faces security challenges exacerbated by its proximity to regions of instability. As such, it is pragmatic and necessary for Nigeria to bolster its military capabilities, with a strong emphasis on naval warfare and…
THE United States has closed its embassy in Kiev amid concerns over a potential Russian attack. The embassy said in a post on Wednesday it “has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20.” “Out of…
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri THE Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), an International Non- Governmental Organization working in about 40 countries, Nigeria inclusive, is to partner with Journalists working in Borno State, Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, youths/community leaders, religious and traditional rulers…
THE UK is uniquely placed to partner with Nigeria to raise awareness and tackle emerging threats and cybersecurity challenges affecting both countries, says Mark Smithson, Country Director, UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in Nigeria. Smithson gave the assurance…
MR. Yang Jianxing, Cultural Counselor, Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has called on Nigeria to prioritise investment in safety, infrastructure and tourism promotion, in order to drive economic growth and development. Yang made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during a…
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the promotion of 1,73 officers who excelled in the 2024 promotion examinations. This is contained in the commission’s daily bulletin issued by the Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Adenike Tadese, in…
THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet has predicted sunshine and dust haze from Wednesday to Friday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged moderate dust haze on Wednesday in northern region with horizontal visibility of…
THE Federal Government has revoked all previous directives regarding posting restrictions in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This was made know in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday signed by Mrs Omolara Esan, Director of Information and Public…
