France Shuts Niger Embassy Amid Escalating Tensions
The embassy cited its inability to function normally or fulfill its missions under the current circumstances.
Angola Quits OPEC Membership Over Disagreement on Production Quotas
The petroleum minister said the decision was not an easy one to make but OPEC membership no longer served the African country’s interests.
Kogi State Assembly Deputy Speaker Enema Paul Resigns on Health Grounds
Nwochiola has emerged as new deputy speaker.
Oklahoma Man Exonerated After 48 Years in Wrongful Conviction
This marks the longest-known wrongful sentence in the United States.
Tinubu Demands Progress Report on Power Sector Agreements Signed At COP28
The deadline expires Thursday, counting from the December 7 date when the minister acknowledged receipt of the official communication.
Kyiv Says Russia Attacked Ukraine With 35 Drones Overnight
Drone attacks have been near-daily occurrences in Ukraine, and Kyiv has reinforced its air defence systems with weapons from its European and US allies.
23-Year-Old Man Held in Kwara After ‘Hacklng Father To Death’
Saidi reportedly got annoyed as a result of his father’s unpleasant words and attacked him with a cutlass.
Tinubu Announces Free Train Rides, 50% Subsidy On Road Travel For ‘Masses’ During Yuletide
“Air travel was considered but the president’s initiative is to consider the masses. Masses don’t travel by air.”
Colorado Supreme Court Disqualifies Trump From 2024 Ballot
Trump’s campaign called the court decision “flawed” and “undemocratic,” and said it would be appealed.
Kogi Government Arrests 10 Illegal Miners, Impounds Over 50 Coal Laden Trucks
“Over the years we have asked miners in the state approved by the federal government to register with the ministry of solid minerals and natural resources.”
Kenyan Minister Sparks Controversy with ‘Autocracy’ Remarks on Rwanda
The remarks prompted concerns about potential diplomatic tension between the two East African nations.
Zelensky Says ‘No One knows’ When War in Ukraine Will End
“No one knows the answer,” Zelensky told reporters in response to a question of whether the war with Russia could end next year
Man City Ease Into Club World Cup Final
City have won only one of their last six Premier League matches and fallen behind Arsenal and Liverpool in the title race
Rivers Crisis: Tinubu Has No Constitutional Right To Intervene In States’ Matters, Says Robert Clarke
He said that the only time the constitution allowed the federal government to be involved in state matters was in the first republic.
Deadly Earthquake Strikes Northwest China: 126 Killed, Over 700 Injured
Survivors described the tremors as feeling like “being tossed by surging waves,” prompting many to evacuate their homes.
Nigerian Editors To Launch Trust Fund For Welfare Needs
“It will also address the daunting economic challenges that the media executives and editors are faced with during and after office.”
Tinubu Meets With Nigerian Newspaper Owners At Presidential Villa
Some of those present include Chief Segun Osoba, Mallam Kabiru Yusuf, Prince Nduka Obaigbena and Sam Amuka.
Obaigbena: THISDAY Alumni Toeing Azikiwe, Awolowo’s Path in Public Service
“That 66 of you have had political appointments is a fitting tribute to the public trust that you hold.”
Purported Court Order Halting Removal of 27 Rivers Lawmakers Surfaces Ahead of Ruling
Coalition of United Political Parties on Sunday, confirmed plans to validate the defection of the 27 members of the Assembly from PDP to APC.
Convert N50bn Students’ Loan To Grants, ASUU Tells FG
Osodeke lamented the burden of paying back the loan in a country where jobs are not guaranteed after graduation.
