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  • Jang Denies Advising Governor Mutfwang to Resign, Calls for Peace Amidst Judicial Controversy

    By Ifunanya | November 23, 2023 | Comments Off on Jang Denies Advising Governor Mutfwang to Resign, Calls for Peace Amidst Judicial Controversy

    The former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Jonah Jang, has distanced himself from a recent media report which alleged that he advised the incumbent Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to resign from his position. Speaking through his […]

  • Madagascar Presidential Election Sparks Demands for Compensation from Voters

    By Ifunanya | November 23, 2023 | Comments Off on Madagascar Presidential Election Sparks Demands for Compensation from Voters

    Dozens of loyal supporters of Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina stood in queues to collect their party cards, believing this entitled them to financial rewards, despite a presidential election that was largely boycotted by opposition candidates. […]

  • UN Calls for Enhanced Private Sector Investment in Advancing Gender Equality in Nigeria

    By Ifunanya | November 23, 2023 | Comments Off on UN Calls for Enhanced Private Sector Investment in Advancing Gender Equality in Nigeria

    Cynthia Okere, Lagos, Nigeria – Nov 23, 2023 The United Nations (UN) Women has made a resounding plea for increased investment from the private sector to propel the empowerment of women and girls in Nigeria. […]

  • Nigerian Senate Greenlights 2024 – 2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework

    By Ifunanya | November 23, 2023 | Comments Off on Nigerian Senate Greenlights 2024 – 2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework

    Last updated Nov 23, 2023 The Nigerian Senate has given the nod to the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP). The approval came after the presentation of the report of a […]

  • 6.5 Million Sudanese Displaced by Ongoing Conflict: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds

    By Ifunanya | November 23, 2023 | Comments Off on 6.5 Million Sudanese Displaced by Ongoing Conflict: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds

    A staggering 6.5 million people have been uprooted from their homes in Sudan due to the relentless conflict that continues to ravage the region, as reported by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). Within this […]

  • Harry Maguire graciously accepts apology from Ghanaian MP, Isaac Adongo

    By Ifunanya | November 23, 2023 | Comments Off on Harry Maguire graciously accepts apology from Ghanaian MP, Isaac Adongo

    Manchester United’s Harry Maguire has gracefully accepted an apology from Ghanaian Member of Parliament, Isaac Adongo, who had taunted him during a parliamentary session last year. Adongo had directed an unusual jibe at Maguire while […]

  • Reps Call for Report on Escapee Inmates from Kuje Custodial Centre

    By Ifunanya | November 23, 2023 | Comments Off on Reps Call for Report on Escapee Inmates from Kuje Custodial Centre

    The House of Representatives has called on the Nigerian Correctional Service to provide a detailed account of the inmates who escaped from the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in 2022. The House has directed its […]

  • Osun Governor’s Wife Collaborates with NAPTIP to Combat Gender-Based Violence

    By Ifunanya | November 23, 2023 | Comments Off on Osun Governor’s Wife Collaborates with NAPTIP to Combat Gender-Based Violence

    Titilola Adeleke, the Wife of the Osun Governor, has called for a strong partnership with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). Adeleke made this plea during her recent visit to […]

  • Akwa Ibom House of Assembly Commits to Swift Passage of 2024 Budget Bill

    By Ifunanya | November 23, 2023 | Comments Off on Akwa Ibom House of Assembly Commits to Swift Passage of 2024 Budget Bill

    The chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation and Finance in the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, Dr. Itorobong Etim, has given assurance that the 2024 Appropriation bill will be passed before December 31. Addressing […]

  • Air Chief Advocates Mentorship and Discipline at Meeting with Senior Officers

    By Ifunanya | November 23, 2023 | Comments Off on Air Chief Advocates Mentorship and Discipline at Meeting with Senior Officers

    The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has urged Air Warrant Officers (AWOs) and Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) to uphold discipline, regimentation, professionalism, and efficient service delivery within the Nigerian Air Force […]

  • South Africa: Zackie Achmat Challenges South African Electoral System for Independents

    By Ifunanya | November 23, 2023 | Comments Off on South Africa: Zackie Achmat Challenges South African Electoral System for Independents

    Zackie Achmat, a prominent figure known for his activism in the fight against AIDS, is gearing up to contest in the upcoming 2024 elections as an independent candidate. However, he alleges that the South African […]

  • Naira depreciates against dollar for second time

    By Ifunanya | November 23, 2023 | Comments Off on Naira depreciates against dollar for second time

    Nigeria’s currency, the naira, depreciated against the US dollar on Wednesday at the foreign exchange market. Official data from FMDQ showed that the country’s currency depreciated to N840.53 against the dollar at the close of […]

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