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Cuba Awards National Honour to Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has awarded Wole Soyinka the Haydee Santamaria Medal, recognising his contributions to culture and liberation.

3 months ago

Adamu: FCCPC Will Ensure That Associations Who Distort Market Prices Will Face the Law

Adamu has warned market associations against restrictive practices, urging market management to act or face legal consequences.

3 months ago

Nigeria’s First Olympic Medallist Nojim Maiyegun Dies at 85 in Austria

Nigeria's first Olympic medallist, Nojim Maiyegun has passed away in Vienna, Austria, on Monday at the age of 85.

3 months ago

Trump, Harris Campaigns Clash Over Debate Microphone Rules

Trump and Harris campaigns clashed over debate microphone rules, with Harris pushing for live mics while Trump favours muting.

3 months ago

Drivers Urged to Take Caution as Storm Lilian Hits UK

Drivers have been warned to take care as Storm Lilian brings strong winds, heavy rain across parts of UK.

3 months ago

Mark Jacob: Wike Is A Coward Who Lacks The Courage To Leave PDP

Mark Jacob admits that PDP is failing to challenge the government in power because it's consumed by internal squabbles.

3 months ago

Anthony:  Allegations Against Ajaero an Attempt to Silence NLC, Government Can’t Tame Nigeria’s Strongest Voice

NLC VP Anthony has stated that the NLC is Nigeria’s only strong voice and the government cannot tame it.

3 months ago

Libya’s Presidential Council Replaces Central Bank Governor

Libya’s presidential council has replaced Central Bank Governor Sadiq al-Kabir with Mohamed Abdul Salam al-Shukri, escalating national tensions.

3 months ago

Kukah: Nigerians Severely Frustrated, No Sign of Federal Government in My Community

"Because of where I come from, my expectations from the Nigerian state are quite minimal," says Sokoto Bishop Kukah.

3 months ago

Ezekwesili: Nigeria Lacks Social Capital and Cohesion, Rewards Bad Behaviour 

Ezekwesili says the Nigerian society suffers from a confusion between incentives and sanctions, where bad behaviour is rewarded.

3 months ago

Kano Governor’s Senior Aide Resigns, Defects from NNPP to APC

Kano governor's aide Abdulrahman Mai-Kadama has resigned and defected from NNPP to APC after meeting with deputy senate president.

3 months ago

Iyamu: CNG’s Future Depends on Gas Availability, Africa Should Focus on Renewable Energy

“We must not weave our policies around our inadequacies,” Akugbe Iyamu said, urging Nigeria to prioritise renewables over CNG.

3 months ago

India Hospital Rape, Murder Case Sparks National Outrage

A trainee doctor was found dead in a Kolkata hospital, igniting nationwide protests and calls for enhanced security in India.

3 months ago

US Army Analyst Pleads Guilty to Selling Military Secrets to China

US soldier Schultz has admitted to selling military secrets to China for $42,000, and will be sentenced in January.

3 months ago

Chukwu: Nigeria Should  Focus on Increasing Crude Production, Address Niger Delta Insecurity To Ensure Refineries Get Feedstock

Chukwu has emphasised focusing on improving crude production instead of disputes between Dangote and Nigerian regulators.

3 months ago

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Step Down, Signals Major Political Shift

Facing declining approval and a corruption scandal, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced he will not seek re-election.

3 months ago

Zeekr Unveils Fastest-Charging EV Battery, Overtakes Tesla and BYD

Zeekr's new EV batteries has outpaced rivals, charging from 10% to 80% in just 10.5 minutes, challenging industry leaders.

3 months ago

Shedrack: Dangote Wants Government to Bend Rules For Him, Risks IOCs Leaving Nigeria

“Dangote built a refinery, got stuck, and the government gave $1 billion. No businessman has gotten such support,” said Shedrack.

3 months ago

Russia Circumvents Sanctions with $2.3 Billion in Cash Imports Despite Western Ban

About $2.3 billion in dollars and euros were shipped to Russia since Western sanctions banned such exports in March 2022.

3 months ago

Kelvin Emmanuel: 50% Of Macroeconomic Problems Nigeria Faces Are From NNPC

Kelvin Emmanuel: "I’m only going to believe NNPC when I see trucks leaving the Port Harcourt refinery with actual derivatives."

4 months ago