Morocco plans $15 billion boost for health and education after weeks of youth protests
Morocco plans to allocate 140 billion dirhams ($15 billion) to health and education in its 2026 national budget, marking a 16% increase from last year, the royal palace announced on Sunday. The expanded spending follows a wave of youth-led protests…
BREAKING: Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Bags Fresh International Appointment
Osinbajo will lead a delegation of eminent West African personalities tasked with engaging key political stakeholders and ensuring that the electoral process is peaceful, transparent, and credible.As head of mission, Osinbajo will lead a delegation of eminent West African personalities…
Cargo plane crashes into sea at Hong Kong Airport, killing two ground staff
Tragedy struck early Monday morning at the Hong Kong International Airport after a cargo plane skidded off the runway and plunged into the sea, killing two ground staff members. The Emirates flight EK9788, which was arriving from Dubai, reportedly veered…
Nigerian turns UK High Court judge
Congratulating her, Head of Pump Court Chambers in the UK, Oba Nsugbe (KC), said, “For as long as I have known her, Mrs Justice Obi has always been naturally low-key and entirely grounded; never once forgetting her Nigerian roots.” Before…
Governor Sanwo-Olu Unveils Omi Eko Project in Lagos With 78 Electric Ferries
Governor Sanwo-Olu Unveils Omi Eko Project in Lagos With 78 Electric Ferries Governor Sanwo-Olu has unveiled the Omi Eko Project in Lagos with 78 electric ferries. Eko Hot News reports that the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has…
Tears as Obi, others bid Arise News Anchor farewell
It was wailing and agony on Saturday in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, as family members, friends, colleagues and dignitaries, including former Governor Peter Obi, gathered for the burial of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, popularly known…
Wrongfully imprisoned for more than 40 years, US man now faces deportation
After serving 43 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam was finally free. New evidence had exonerated him earlier this month of the murder of his former roommate. But before he could reach…
U.S. tariffs push South Africa to revive ties with Türkiye after 12 years
South Africa aims to establish new international partnerships due to heightened trade tensions with the USA. The Türkiye–South Africa Bi-National Commission, agreed in 2012, became operational on October 15, 2023. Focus areas include energy development, industrial cooperation, and value-added manufacturing…
NYSC certificate: Allow DSS probe Tunji-Ojo – Ijele tells Tinubu
Convener of the League for Good Governance, Isaiah Ijele, has called on President Bola Tinubu to allow the Department of State Services, DSS, to investigate the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, certificate scandal hung on the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi…
MTN launches integrated home-mobile plans
MTN has launched integrated home and mobile connectivity plans as it shifts its focus to the connected home.MTN South Africa has launched a portfolio of integrated home and mobile connectivity plans as it moves to beyond its previous “Ambition 2025”…