Yemen appoints Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as prime minister
Yemen’s internationally recognised government has named Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as the new prime minister in a surprise appointment. Bin Mubarak replaces Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed at a time of rising tensions in the Arabian Peninsula’s poorest country…
UPDATED: Niger residents protest high cost of food, living
Youths and women of Niger State have taken to the streets of Minna, protesting over what they called the biting hardship and the rising cost of living in the country. The protest started when a group of women blocked Minna-Bida…
BREAKING: Canadian announces two-year extension to ban on foreign ownership of residential properties
The Canadian government has announced a two-year extension to its existing ban on foreign ownership of residential properties. This policy adjustment, unveiled on Sunday, is part of a broader strategy to make housing more accessible to Canadians amidst rising concerns…
Grammy Awards Nominees and Winners: Check out the complete list of winners of this year’s Grammy Awards
It was a poor outing for artistes, none of whom bagged an award at the 66th Grammy Awards ceremony held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles., United States on Sunday. Five artistes of Nigerian descent – David Adeleke, aka,…
A jobs crisis in India is driving workers to Israel
On a frigid morning last week, hundreds of men, wrapped up in woollens and blankets, queued up inside a sprawling university campus in India’s northern state of Haryana. The men, carrying backpacks and lunch bags, were queueing up for practical…
AFCON Semi Final Fixtures 2024, Date And Kick-Off Time
AFCON Semi final fixtures Unveiled As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024 tournament reaches its pinnacle, football enthusiasts across the continent eagerly anticipate the semi-final clashes set to unfold on Wednesday, February 7th. The stage is set for intense…
Popular Ex-Governor Dies In Saudi Arabia
Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim, a former governor of Yobe State is dead. According to a source, Bukar Abba passed away on Sunday at the Saudi-Germ Hospital in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The late governor served as governor from January 1992 to…
Wakama lists Amukamara, 14 others for Olympic qualifiers
D’Tigress coach, Rena Wakama, has released a squad list of 15 players to represent Nigeria at the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgium. The FIBA Olympics qualifying tournament is scheduled to tip off from February 8 to 11 in…
BRICS Holds $45 Trillion in Wealth After Saudi Arabia Joins
In what is certainly a key byproduct of the alliance’s expansion, BRICS now holds $45 trillion in combined wealth after Saudi Arabia joined. Indeed, the economic alliance introduced five new countries that are set to be key parts of the…
Maria Sharapova: “I was so impressed with how Coco Gauff handled the US Open victory, also it’s great seeing the rise of Mirra Andreeva”
Maria Sharapova has lavished praise on the new generation in women’s tennis, singling out Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva as particularly exciting talents.Sharapova is set to feature in the second edition of the Pickleball Slam, joining forces with John McEnroe…