Iran’s acting president addresses parliament
Iran’s acting President Mohammad Mokhber addressed the country’s new parliament Monday in his first public speech since last week’s helicopter crash that killed his predecessor and seven others. Mokhber’s speech comes as Iran prepares for a presidential election in just…
UBA Celebrates Africa Day in Style, Commits to Empowering Youths
UBA has celebrated Africa Day in style and is committed to empowering Youths for Leadership Roles. Studiocb55news reports that Africa’s Global Bank, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on Friday, 23rd of May, marked this year’s Africa day, with…
Edo Begins Payment of New Minimum Wage To Workers
The Edo State Government has begun paying the N70,000 new minimum wage to workers in the state. This is in fulfillment of the promise to increase the minimum wage from May 2024. During the recent inauguration of the Labour House…
Burkina Faso extends military rule by five years
Burkina Faso’s military government has announced it will extend junta rule for another five years. The country’s ruler, Capt Ibrahim Traoré, will also be able to contest the next presidential election, the state-owned broadcaster says. When he seized power in…
Physically Challenged Woman Rakes in N30m At Brainjotter’s Abuja Comedy Show
It was a night of joy for one as Queen Onwunaje she made a whopping N30m at an Abuja comedy show organised by renowned comedian/actor Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie popularly known as “Brainjotter”. Brainjotter had on Sunday hosted his refreshing and…
Nigeria-eligible striker wins Serie A Best Young Player award
Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee has been named Serie A’s Under-23 Player of the Season. This outstanding recognition comes a few days after Zirkzee was left out of the Netherlands’ squad for the European Championships this year. The 22-year-old, who remains…
Third Mainland Bridge section closed for repairs
The controller said that the closure was to enable the ministry to carry out urgent repairs on the bridge. The Federal Ministry of Works has announced the closure of the Oworo-bound section of the Third Mainland Bridge, from midnight on…
Third Mainland Bridge section closed for repairs
The controller said that the closure was to enable the ministry to carry out urgent repairs on the bridge. The Federal Ministry of Works has announced the closure of the Oworo-bound section of the Third Mainland Bridge, from midnight on…
West Ham target Europa League hero Lookman
Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has emerged as a major transfer target for English Premier League club, West Ham, following his heroic performance for Atalanta in the final of the UEFA Europa League on Wednesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Lookman has…
Ghana signs MoU to restructure $5.4 billion debt
Ghana has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with its bilateral creditors, including China and France, to restructure $5.4 billion of debt. This agreement is a crucial step towards securing $360 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under Ghana’s…