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A French court has ordered the seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets in the midst of a protracted legal conflict involving a Chinese company. The dispute centers on a 2007 agreement between Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment and Ogun State in Nigeria to establish a free-trade zone intended to boost industrial investment. The agreement was terminated […]
The Kenyan government has unveiled its plans to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network, with a focus on completing Phase 2B and initiating Phase 2C. Transport Principal Secretary Mohamed Daghar confirmed the administration’s commitment to this significant infrastructure project during a visit by 20 African ambassadors on Wednesday. Phase 2B of the SGR extension […]
Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has successfully navigated a primary election challenge in Minnesota, securing her position as the party’s nominee for the November election in the state’s strongly Democratic 5th District. This victory comes as a notable exception among her fellow members of the progressive “Squad,” who have faced setbacks in recent primaries. Omar, who […]
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President Teodoro Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea have formalized their collaboration on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project, enhancing the strategic partnership between their nations. The agreement, which was signed on Wednesday evening in Malabo, marks a significant step in the mutual development of both countries. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special […]
Severe flooding in Jigawa State has resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals and displaced nearly 4,000 households across ten local government areas. According to Haruna Mariga, the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the recent disaster has had a devastating impact on the region. In a briefing to reporters on Wednesday, […]
Chidimma Adetshina, who recently withdrew from the Miss South Africa competition amid a nationality dispute, has been invited to compete in Miss Universe Nigeria. The 23-year-old contestant announced her new pageant venture with enthusiasm in a video shared on her Instagram account, expressing her excitement to join “Africa’s most prestigious beauty pageant.” Adetshina’s departure from […]
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) experienced a significant website outage from Tuesday night through early Thursday morning, which has now been clarified as a domain name system (DNS) issue rather than a cyberattack. The interruption led to widespread speculation about a potential hacking incident; however, insights from industry sources suggest a different scenario. According to four […]
The Council of State has unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s administration, signaling strong backing for his governance. The endorsement came during a meeting held at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, marking the council’s first gathering since Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. The Council of State, which comprises former presidents and heads […]
Steve Harvey, renowned host of “Family Feud,” has found himself at the center of controversy following a recent episode of the popular game show. The drama unfolded during a segment broadcast on August 8, where Harvey engaged in an unexpected exchange with a contestant about romantic proposals. In the episode, Harvey posed a question: “If […]
Jimi Lawal, the former senior adviser to Nasir el-Rufai, the ex-Governor of Kaduna State, has been summoned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for questioning related to allegations of financial misconduct. Lawal, who served as the Chairman of the Kaduna State Economic Development Council and was also a special adviser […]
