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,…
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…
ABIA APPROVES ₦61.8 BILLION GRATUITY PAYMENT FOR RETIREES, TARGETS FULL CLEARANCE BY 2031
The Abia State Government has approved the commencement of payment of ₦61.8 billion in outstanding gratuities owed to verified state and local government retirees, with the entire backlog expected to be cleared by 2031. The approval was announced after a…
World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over
The international body declared Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without any new transmission, though cases are rising in DR CongoUganda has been declared free of Ebola, with the World Health Organization (WHO) confirming that the East African country had passed…
Tribute paid to woman, 23, found dead in Islington
The family of a 23-year-old woman found dead in north London said they have been left with “an immeasurable void” in their lives.Clara Bale, who has for the first time been formally identified by the Met Police, was found unresponsive…