Niger disburses N492 million to women groups for rice processing
[[{“value”:”Governor Bago disbursed the funds to 41 women cooperative groups under a World Bank-supported scheme…
Year: 2024
Coe would entertain Saudi Arabia Olympic bid if elected IOC president
Sebastian Coe would entertain a bid from Saudi Arabia to host the Olympic and Paralympic…
Greenwood undergoes knee surgery as Man City injury problems worsen
Manchester City defender Alex Greenwood has undergone knee surgery on a medial collateral ligament (MCL)…
The Friedkin Group complete Everton takeover
The Friedkin Group (TFG) have completed their takeover of Premier League club Everton.
Stampede at youth festival in Nigeria causes ‘multiple’ deaths
Security forces arrest organisers of event, which was attended by about 5,000 people drawn by…
Gisele Pelicot’s ex-husband, other defendants found guilty in rape trial
Frenchman Dominique Pelicot sentenced to 20 years in prison after court finds him guilty of…
As Gaza war rages, Deutsche Welle insiders accuse outlet of pro-Israel bias
Journalists at the German media network say newsroom leaders instil fear and dehumanise Palestinian suffering.
The Russian tanker disaster and an oil leak in Kerch Strait: What it means
During wartime, the effects on the environment from such accidents are likely to be far…
An accidental Christmas story, By Azu Ishiekwene
[[{“value”:”If I’ve learnt anything these past 35 years of journalism, it’s looking for a story…
Katsina governor signs 2025 budget into law
[[{“value”:”The budget, tagged “Building Your Future II,” has an increase of N200.5 billion compared to…
‘Absolutely breathtaking!’ | Usyk’s INTIMIDATING public work out!
Oleksandr Usyk was accompanied by a live performance during his public workout for his rematch…
Lawson confirmed as Verstappen’s Red Bull team-mate for 2025
Red Bull have confirmed Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen’s team-mate for the 2025 Formula 1…
‘It’s chaos’: Aftermath of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte
Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte, possibly causing thousands of deaths as residents struggle to find water…
Dozens killed in two passenger bus crashes in Afghanistan
At least 50 people killed in accidents on the same highway in Ghazni province between…
Shamseldeen Ogunjimi: Assumption of Nigeria’s acting AGF amidst fiscal reforms, By Rahma Oladosu
[[{“value”:”Ogunjimi’s appointment as acting accountant-general arrives during a critical period in Nigeria’s economic landscape. With…
Saraki at 62: As Different as it is the same, By Yusuph Olaniyonu
[[{“value”:”In the past ten years, he has been like a paradox. The more I think…
‘Merry Christmas Everyone’ | Evans inspires Christmas sing-a-long
‘Rapid’ Ricky Evans gets the crowd going with a rendition of ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’ for…
In Nigeria’s crude capital, a plan to win the war against oil theft
Through security measures, including gunboats, authorities in Rivers State hope to stop criminals and help…
Malaysians held in US’s Guantanamo Bay prison returned home after 18 years
Amnesty International says Guantanamo Bay prison camp is a ‘glaring, longstanding stain’ on United States…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,029
Here are the key developments on the 1,029th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
