FG under fire over N90bn Hajj subsidy
The Federal Government has come under fire for its recent decision to subsidise the 2024 Hajj with N90 billion despite allocating only N50 billion for the student loan scheme in the 2024 budget. Education and legal experts have slammed the…
Anthony Joshua sat next to Cristiano Ronaldo and didn’t even flinch
In a rare display of camaraderie between sports giants, British boxer Anthony Joshua and Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo shared a moment of mutual respect at the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight in Riyadh. Sitting next to each other,…
BREAKING: Helicopter Carrying Iran’s President Crashes
A helicopter carrying Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, has been involved in an incident. The helicopter was also carrying Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Iran’s foreign minister. Raisi was said to be visiting neighbouring Azerbaijan when the incident happened, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news…
Coup D’etat Foiled In Democratic Republic of Congo
Coup D’etat has been foiled in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Studiocb55news reports that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) army says it has repelled an attempted coup d’etat. The army said Congolese and foreign fighters were involved in the…
13 Western countries urge restraint from Israel over Rafah
Catastrophic consequences’ – UK, France, Germany, Japan, other Western countries caution Israel over Rafah ‘Catastrophic consequences’ – UK, France, Germany, Japan, other Western allies caution Israel over Rafah Displaced Palestinians queue to buy water from a water truck next to…
Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed champion
Tyson Fury suffered a split-decision points defeat on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia as Oleksandr Usyk became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion. On a grand stage and on a legacy-defining night, Briton Fury began well but was given…
Nigerian-owned banks that made Africa’s best list
Banks in Africa have recently been operating in challenging environments, owing to economic turmoil. The stress factor has been particularly elevated in big economies. Amid the harsh environment, African banks’ top leadership and management have demonstrated shrewdness and prowess,” the…
EU plans punitive tariffs of up to 30 per cent on electric cars from China
As the US government has now opted to introduce trade tariffs for electric vehicles from China, Europe is considering the same. Whether any of the efforts of the trade war will be beneficial to customers still remains to be seen,…
Abuja Int’l carnival returns after 8 years — Culture Minister
THE Abuja International Carnival, a spectacle that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria, is set to return after an eight-year hiatus. The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, announced a statement released by her…
S.Africa rebukes Israeli arguments
Israel defended its military operation in Gaza as the International Court of Justice on Friday held a third round of hearings on emergency measures requested by South Africa, which wants the court to order a cease-fire. Israel told the U.N.’s…