President Bola Tinubu congratulates Nigeria’s table tennis pacesetter, Mr. Aruna Quadri, on winning the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Cup title. Mr. Quadri achieved a resounding victory in the final match of the 2024 ITTF Africa Cup in Rwanda, reclaiming his title and sealing his place as Africa’s table tennis champion. President Tinubu…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gwagwalada, Abuja, has convicted Mrs Ramat Mba, a mother-of-five, for forging the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, the late Abba Kyari. The presiding judge, Justice Ibrahim Muhammad deferred the sentencing of the convict till Thursday, 16th of May, 2024, but directed that…
Two people were killed during heavy fights between rival gangs in Darmanawa quarters in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State. The clash occurred on Sunday, May 12, 2024, after one Muhammad Barde, organised an event for local hunters to celebrate the wedding of his children. The spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa,…
King Charles has opened up about losing his sense of taste as he discussed the side effects of cancer treatment. During a visit to the Army Flying Museum in Middle Wallop, Hampshire, today, May 13, Charles spoke with a British Army veteran named Aaron Mapplebeck who told the royal family member that he’d lost…
Rewrite Melinda French Gates has announced that she will be stepping down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the nonprofit she founded with her ex-husband, Bill Gates over 20 years ago. Bill and Gates filed for divorce in 2021 after 27 years of marriage but pledged to continue their philanthropic work…
President Bola Tinubu has directed all government ministries, departments, and agencies to purchase compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles. In a statement released by his spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, it was noted that the move is part of the country’s efforts to transition to cleaner energy as CNG-enabled vehicles have been adjudged to produce lower emissions, even as they…
The 2024 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) dazzled audiences at the Eko Hotel and Suites, honoring exceptional performances in television, film, and entertainment. One standout of the evening was ‘Breath of Life,’ which clinched victories in six categories, including ‘Best Lead Actor,’ ‘Best Supporting Actor,’ ‘Best Supporting Actress,’ ‘Best Director,’ ‘Best Sound Design,’ and…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced a N10 million reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest of the gunmen responsible for the tragic killing of two police officers and three members of the neighbourhood watch on May 7 in Iggah community, Uzo-Uwani LGA of the state. Addressing journalists after a security…
A female suspect dressed in police camouflage uniform has been apprehended by the Niger State Police Command for false personation and involvement in thuggery activities. According to a statement by SP Wasiu Abiodun, the spokesperson of the command, released on Saturday, May 11, 2024, the suspect, identified as Paulina Ayuba from Anqwan-Kadara, Maitumbi, was found…
Two suspected thieves were apprehended by operatives of the Niger State Police Command in Bida Local Government Area after being found in possession of stolen goats. According to a statement by SP Wasiu Abiodun, the spokesperson of the command, released on Saturday, May 11, 2024, the suspects, identified as Aliyu Zaki, aged 36, and Umar…
