Saudi Arabia urged to spare man sentenced to death over Facebook post
“I plead for mercy for the wrongs committed by my son. Please forgive him and send him back to us.” Speaking through tears, Rasamanickam Yogalakshmi made a desperate plea for the life of her eldest son, Anojan Sivarasa. The 24-year-old…
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri Becomes Morocco’s First Female Prime Minister
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has made history as Morocco’s first female Prime Minister after King Mohammed VI appointed her to lead the government on September 29, 2026. The 50-year-old lawyer and politician was appointed after her Authenticity and Modernity Party…
Nollywood Actress Ruth Kadiri raises alarm over harmful products in circulation
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has raised concerns over the circulation of suspected fake and substandard products in Nigeria, urging authorities to strengthen measures to protect consumers. Kadiri shared her concerns in a video posted on social media, warning…
LAWMA REFORM: Lagos Rebuilds Its Waste Management System
Mukaila Sanusi, PhD, Director, Public Affairs LAWMA From transfer loading stations to material recovery facilities and waste-to-energy projects, Lagos is restructuring its waste-management architecture to keep pace with the demands of a rapidly growing metropolis.Every morning, long before most of…
Governor Otti orders re-engagement of teachers retired before 65
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has ordered the re-engagement of teachers who were disengaged or retired at age 60 but are yet to attain the new retirement age of 65. Otti gave the directive on Monday during activities marking the…
Kenya Investors Approved To Participate In Dangote Refinery IPO
kenyan investors approved to participate in dangote refinery ipo Kenyan investors will be able to participate in Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s $1.6 billion initial public offering (IPO) following approval by the country’s capital markets regulator. The regulator approved a short-form prospectus…
Nine Killed In Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway Crash As FRSC Warns Against Speeding
Nine people have been killed in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State. The crash occurred at about 4:55 p.m. on Monday in the Bethel area and involved a white Toyota Hiace…
Kano Police Invite NDC Candidate Over Alleged Firearm Display At Political Rally
The Kano State Police Command has invited Aminu Abdullahi Warkal, a candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the state House of Assembly, for questioning following the circulation of a video allegedly showing him displaying a firearm at a…
Nigerians tackle Gov Okpebholo over N3000 fuel price comment
Nigerians and political groups have criticised Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo after he compared petrol prices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, saying Nigerians should consider themselves to be “enjoying” because petrol is more expensive in the UK. Okpebholo made…
Oyo declares Monday work-free day for teachers
The Oyo State Government has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a work-free day for all teachers across the state in commemoration of this year’s World Teachers Day. This directive was contained in a circular issued on Sunday by the Secretary…