News Update Brazil on Friday confirmed that Nigeria has officially become a partner country in BRICS, the multinational bloc comprising emerging economies. The announcement, made by the Brazilian Foreign Ministry, pointed out…
Warri Catholic Bishop fumes, suspends priest for getting married
The Bishop of Warri Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, has suspended one his priests identified as Rev Fr Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe for entering into marriage. The Bishop said that…
JUST IN: Farmers in Niger decry decline in food prices
Farmers in Niger State have expressed deep concern over the continuous drop in food prices, a trend they attribute to Nigerian food processing companies increasingly sourcing agricultural products from overseas markets. …
Russian strike kills four, wounds 10 in Ukraine — Report
A Russian strike killed four people in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, city officials said on Saturday, in what the country’s foreign minister called a “heinous” attack with ballistic missiles. At least…
Again, N/Assembly affirms commitment to boost food security
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Agricultural Production and Services has reiterated its support for the National Agricultural Development Fund as part of its broader strategy to enhance food security in Nigeria….
WHO: $10bn needed to restore Gaza’s shattered healthcare system
The World Health Organisation has said the Gaza ceasefire could boost aid deliveries to 600 trucks daily amid reports that Israel’s security cabinet has given the green light to a ceasefire deal…
Revealed! Why Gov. Abiodun may sign death warrants for condemned criminals
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ogun State, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN) has said Governor Dapo Abiodun may soon be compelled to sign the death warrants of condemned criminals as part…
Conflict in Sudan taking dangerous turn for civilians, says UN
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, has said that the conflict in Sudan is taking an “even more dangerous turn for civilians.” Türk gave the warning in a statement…
BREAKING: Kwara govt. unveils plan to employ 1,800 teachers, others
Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) said Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved its request to hire 1,800 teachers, 100 non-teaching staff and 200 security guards for the senior secondary schools across the…
4 arrested for vandalising power transformers in Gombe
Four suspects have been arrested for allegedly vandalising transformers in Gombe metropolis, the state police command has said. The four suspects were among suspects recently arrested for various crimes in the…