The committees of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) focusing on Social Affairs, Gender and Women Empowerment, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, Political Affairs, Peace, Security, and the African Peer Review Mechanism (MAEP), along with Legal and Human Rights, and Trade Customs and Free Movement, have advocated for the elimination of the residence…
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has urged the federal government to resolve the rising food prices and hardship in the country. In a communique issued at the end of a week-long second plenary meeting of the CBCN held in Auchi Diocese, Edo, the clerics urged the federal government to support farmers with subsidies,…
Akwa Ibom Police Uncover Mass Grave, Exhume Headless Bodies Of Abducted VigilantesOperatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed a robbery/kidnapping syndicate and arrested five gang members, including a traditional ruler, alleged to be their spiritual leader saddled with the task of fortifying the suspects with charms before every operation. Parading the suspects…
Tony Elumelu has opened up on why he stepped down as CEO of the United Bank for Africa (UBA). Recall that Elumelu is the chairman of Heirs Holdings Group. He revealed that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) policy, which limits the tenure of bank CEOs to ten years, was a key factor in his…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has once again disrupted another public event in Abuja, this time claiming it was organised without her permission. The incident occurred just 22 days after a similar disruption on August 8, 2024, where she had intervened in an event titled “Unveiling the Power of Women and Food Security,”…
A Nigerian man, Kelechi Ndukwe, achieved a major feat after he got promoted to the rank of Captain from Commander in the US Navy. Victor Agunbiade, a US Army Officer, shared the news on X, congratulating Ndukwe on his achievement. “Ladies and Gentlemen, meet the newest US Navy Captain Kelechi Ndukwe. The first Nigerian to…
Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling has completed a late transfer deadline day loan move to Premier League rivals Arsenal. The 29-year-old has agreed a season-long loan with Mikel Arteta’s side. The England international had been told he was not in the plans of new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca. Sterling has made 81 appearances for Chelsea and…
Chelsea have signed Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho on loan until the end of the season. The deal includes an obligation for Chelsea to sign the England international, 24, for between £20-25m next summer. Sancho joined United in a £73m deal from German club Borussia Dortmund in July 2021 but has had a difficult time…
Defending champion Coco Gauff has booked her place in the fourth round of the US Open after she came from a set down to beat Ukrainian Elina Svitolina American third seed Gauff’s bid to become the first woman to defend the title since Serena Williams in 2014 is still alive after a hard-fought 3-6 6-3…
The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has suspended its ongoing strike for four weeks. The decision was made during an emergency general meeting held on August 27 and 29, 2024. According to the chairman, Dr. OgunJimi Luqman, the strike was initiated due to the state government’s failure to implement the reviewed…
