Iran withdraws resolution to ban attacks on nuclear sites following U.S. pressure
Iran decided at the last minute Thursday to withdraw a resolution prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities that it had put forward along with China, Russia and other countries for a vote before an annual gathering of the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s…
Court orders Eco Bank Kenya assets be auctioned over Ksh.284M owed to late Minister Mbiyu Koinange
The High Court has ordered the auction of movable property belonging to Eco Bank Kenya Limited to recover Ksh.284 million owed to the estate of the late Cabinet minister Mbiyu Koinange. According to court documents, the registrar directed Moran Auctioneers…
US prosecutor resigns after Trump says ‘I want him out’
A Virginia prosecutor has resigned under pressure from President Donald Trump after his investigation into allegations of mortgage fraud against a political adversary of the White House failed to bring criminal charges. Erik Siebert informed staff he would resign shortly…
JUST IN: Governor Fubara returns to Rivers after six months emergency rule
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has returned to Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, after six months emergency rule imposed on the oil- rich state. Fubara arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport around 11:50 am on Friday…
Kenya Airways Pays NCAA Fine Over Passenger Rights Violation
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that Kenya Airways has paid the sanction fee imposed on the airline over the infraction on the rights of its Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore case and other passengers dating back to February…
Ghana to take more West African deportees from US
Ghana will receive another 40 West Africans deported from the United States in the coming days, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said, after the government revealed last week a deal had been struck with Washington. Deporting people to third countries…
Shoprite Stores Shut Down in Ibadan, Ilorin as Shelves Run Empty in Lagos, Abuja
Shoprite’s operations in Nigeria appear to be in dire straits, four years after the South African retail giant exited the country’s supermarket business.that outlets in Ibadan and Ilorin have already shut down, while stores still operating in Lagos, Abuja, and…
Tshisekedi meets Ramaphosa days after Mbeki hosted M23
DRC President Félix Tshisekedi to meet South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa in ongoing attempts to broker peace in the eastern DRC. Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi is in South Africa to meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa, days after…
Atalanta CEO to Lookman: “We’ll Welcome You With Open Arms – When You’re Ready”
Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi has sent a clear message to Nigeria international Ademola Lookman, insisting that the winger must show full commitment before he can be reintegrated into the team. La Dea’s season has been overshadowed by the ongoing transfer…
Anthony Joshua set for first fight in Africa next year, FG gives backing
Dr Ezekiel Adamu, Chief Executive Officer of Balmoral Group, has disclosed that the Federal Government is backing his ambitious plan to stage Anthony Joshua’s first professional fight in Africa, with early 2026 set as the target date. Adamu, who is…