Over 1,500 persons still missing in Yobe’
The International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, has disclosed that it is following up on more than 1,500 cases of missing persons in Yobe State.The Head of the ICRC Sub-Delegation in Damaturu, Syed Rashid Hassan, disclosed this on Thursday…
World’s youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
A traditional Ugandan ruler named as the world’s youngest monarch has died aged 34, his prime minster announced.Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV became king of Tooro in western Uganda at just three years old in 1995 after the death…
Ghana Rejects MTN’s GH¢20 Million Donation for Xenophobia Victims
The Ghanaian government has declined a GH¢20 million donation offered by MTN Ghana to support citizens affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the government had already made adequate financial arrangements for the…
Tobi Amusan loses 100m hurdles world record in Zurich
Nigerian Athlete Tobi Amusan Nigeria’s sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan, yesterday, lost her world record of 12.12 seconds in Zurich to U.S.’ Masai Russell. “Competing in a world record race is amazing. I came out here and I did my best…
NLC general secretary Ugboaja is dead
The General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Emmanuel Ugboaja, has died at the age of 60. Ugboaja, a veteran trade unionist and lawyer, reportedly died after a protracted illness. While The Guardian is yet to get the full…
PDP flags off 2027 presidential, NASS campaigns in Ogun Central
The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday inaugurated its Presidential and National Assembly campaign for Ogun Central Senatorial District, in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The programme, which took place in three different Ifo,…
2027: Working for opposition will be political suicide – Akindele warns Aiyedatiwa
Former Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jumoke Akindele, has warned that it would be “politically suicidal” for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to support members of opposition parties seeking election in the 2027 general elections. Akindele, the…
Popular Wazobia FM OAP ( Diplomatic OPJ ) Is Dead
Popular On Air Personality with Wazobia Fm Lagos Pius Opute Orezimena aka Diplomatic OPJ is dead According to a statement issued by his family, he died on the early hours of Tuesday This is coming on the heels of the…
FG Orders Review Of Road Concessions Over Benin-Asaba Gridlock
It also apologised to commuters who had been stranded on the highway, saying President Bola Tinubu had directed the Ministry of Works to do everything possible to resolve the situation. The Federal Government has ordered a review of concession agreements…
Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70
A Libyan who was cleared after standing trial over the Lockerbie bombing has died aged 70. Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah was accused of murdering 270 people in the attack on Pan Am Flight 103 in December 1988.He was found not…