Soldier was found lifeless yesterday in southern Israel, IDF says; immigrated from Canada to serve
A soldier was found lifeless yesterday morning in southern Israel, the IDF announces. The Tzofim Garin Tzabar program, which assists young immigrants to draft to the IDF, identifies the soldier as Cpl. Benjamin Vais, 19, a lone soldier from Canada…
LAWMA urges waste reduction, sorting as rainfall pressures Lagos disposal facilities
LAWMA urges waste reduction, sorting as rainfall pressures Lagos disposal facilities The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to embrace waste reduction, sorting, and responsible disposal practices as disposal facilities across Lagos State come under increasing operational…
Presidency warns Nigerians against deepfake videos, religious disinformation
The Presidency yesterday warned Nigerians against the growing circulation of fake media contents and digitally manipulated materials designed to mislead the public, inflame religious sentiments and discredit the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a public notice posted on…
Ex-IMF chief seeks more independent central banks
President of the European Central Bank (ECB) and former Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, has urged monetary authorities across the world to safeguard the independence of their central banks, warning that mounting political pressure now…
Kenya ahead of Nigeria in startup capital
Africa’s startup ecosystem is entering a new phase of growth, with Kenya overtaking Nigeria as the continent’s leading destination for venture capital, even as Nigerian founders continue to demonstrate resilience in the face of economic headwinds. According to Startup Ecosystem…
NDC Primaries: Blessing Fubara joins Rivers guber race, vows to serve one term
Ambassador Blessing Fubara Senior, brother of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his intention to contest the governorship election under the platform of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), promising to serve only one term if elected. Fubara made the…
Imo police arrest 179 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, cultists
The Imo State Police Command says it has arrested a total of 179 criminal suspects for various offences, including armed robbery, kidnapping, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, rape, cultism, stealing, receiving stolen property, obtaining money under false pretences, terrorism-related…
Tinubu’s daughter threatens protest over Lagos APC primaries
Iyalode General of Nigeria Mujidat Folashade Tinubu-Ojo Iyalode General of Nigeria Mujidat Folashade Tinubu-Ojo Fresh controversy has emerged within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following reports that Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, threatened to…
Air Peace acquires new B737-800 aircraft
He added: “Configured with 189 economy class seats, the B737-800NG is designed to deliver enhanced passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and scheduling flexibility across both domestic and regional routes. “The aircraft features a spacious cabin layout, generous overhead storage, advanced avionics,…
Ebola: WHO records 1,000 suspected cases, 220 deaths in DRC
The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday hinted at nearly 1,000 suspected cases of Ebola, and 220 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While seeking local remedies against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…