ICJ Orders Israel to Halt Military Operations in Rafah
The ICJ ruled following an urgent plea by South Africa amid Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.
Singer Sean Kingston, Mother Arrested Over Fraud And Theft Charges
A company’s allegation against Sean Kingston accusing him of unpaid bills for high-end electronics has resurfaced
Landslide Buries Dozens Of Homes, Claims Hundreds Of Lives In Northern Papua New Guinea
A landslide in Papua New Guinea has resulted in hundreds of deaths by flattening homes and burying many alive.
Kano Assembly Passes New Emirates Law, Dethrones Five Emirs
Kano’s Assembly has passed the Kano Emirates Council Law 2024, which dethrones all five first class Emirs in the state.
Biden To Designate Kenya As Major Non-NATO Ally During Ruto’s State Visit
Kenya is set to become the first sub-Saharan African country to receive Joe Biden’s major non-NATO ally designation.
Lagos State: We Have Attracted over N50bn Investments in One Year
With N50 billion in new investments, Lagos State strengthened its position as a prime investment hub under Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration.
Tunisian Court Sentences Two Journalists To One Year In Prison
A Tunisian court has sentenced two journalists to one year in prison for publishing false news that harms public security
Osisioma: Anambra Is Not Owing Workers One Naira
The minimum wage is being implemented in Anambra. There’s no worker that has not been receiving salaries, says Godwin Osisioma.
Aviation Minister Keyamo Reaffirms Government’s Confidence in Air Peace Safety Standards
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s confidence in flag carrier Air Peace, and promised continued support.
ECOWAS Parliament Proposes Mediation Committee For Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger
ECOWAS plans to prevail on Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to retrace their steps and reunite with the regional bloc.
Customs Intercept Donkey Bones, Dried Meat Worth Billions of Naira
“Nigeria Customs Service will not and cannot fold its hand and allow this illegal trade to continue to take place.”
Kano Assembly Set To Amend Emirate Council Laws
The Kano State House of Assembly has concluded plans to recall the State’s Emirate Council Law 2019.
Mauricio Pochettino Leaves Chelsea By Mutual Consent
Pochettino agreed to his departure with Chelsea late on Tuesday morning, following the club’s end-of-season review that started on Monday.
CBN Raises Interest Rate to Record 26.25%
Nigeria’s Central Bank has raised interest rates for the third consecutive time.
Nigerian Startup Regfyl Triumphs at Africa Fintech Summit with AI-Driven AML Solutions
Regfyl, a Nigerian startup specialising in Anti-Money Laundering, has won the top price at the Africa Fintech Summit in Washington.
Lagos Launches Cybersecurity Initiative, Plans Innovation Bill To Protect Digital Infrastructure
Lagos State has launched a cybersecurity initiative aimed at protecting Lagos’ digital infrastructure and fostering tech development.
Poland Arrests Nine Suspects Linked To Russian Sabotage Acts
Poland has arrested nine people for acts of sabotage allegedly orchestrated by Russian intelligence services.
Three Countries Absent as ECOWAS Parliament Begins Sitting in Kano
Twelve of 15 member states of ECOWAS are currently attending the sixth legislature of the body’s Parliament in Kano.
CBN Bows to Pressure, Halts Implementation of Controversial Cybersecurity Levy
CBN has withdrawn controversial circular on 0.5% cybersecurity levy, citing legal concerns and public backlash against the cybercrime levy implementation.
Nigeria Denies Plans for Separate HMO for Civil Servants Amid Controversy Over New Health Insurance Scheme
Ministry of Defence statement suggested a new HMO for civil servants, but Minister of Health refuted it, emphasising universal coverage.
