Mr Richard Olumakaiye, a Ph.D student of Warwick University, is organising a symposium in honour of the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria General Yakubu Gowon Ph.D [Retd]. Gowon, 40 years ago, bagged his doctorate degree from the University. The Symposium tagged: “Nigerian Reforms: What It Means For The Economy, Happinness and Social…
Obaseki loudly told Edo people that he abhors godfatherism and frowned at any attempt by anyone to input that he was a godfather. He blackmailed political leaders in the state, claiming that the reason they were against his politics of egocentricity was on account of his stance against godfatherism. He whipped up sentiments to a…
President Tinubu will send N6.6 trillion 2024 supplementary budget to the senate in July. Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu disclosed this. Adaramodu, according to a report by The PUNCH, said that the N6.6tn supplementary budget was still being computed by the executive. He stated that it would be sent to the National Assembly after its July…
Kylian Mbappe suffered a broken nose during France’s opening game at Euro 2024 but will not need immediate surgery. The French Football Federation said a mask would.be made for their captain, but it is not yet known if he will play against the Netherlands on Friday. The 25-year-old forward was forced off during Monday’s 1-0…
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea for talks with leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday, furthering concerns about the growing military cooperation between the two states at a time when Moscow is hungry for munitions to use in its war against Ukraine. The pair will likely use the visit to again pledge public…
King Salman International Airport, opening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in six years is anticipated to become the world’s biggest airport, with six runways and estimated to serve 120 million passengers. This is said to likely increase to 185 million by 2050, as part of the drive to increase tourism in the area. “The airport project…
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) recently confirmed the start of US forces’ withdrawal from Niger, marking a significant shift in American military presence in the region. The first C-17 Globemaster III aircraft departed from Air Base 101 in Niamey on 7 June 2024, signifying a pivotal moment in the broader context of US strategy…
In a statement on Sunday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, encouraged fathers to remain committed to shaping the futures of the next generation. “The President salutes all fathers, the sung and the unsung, who brave the toil of the day and the soreness of the night to provide for their families, describing them as true…
US Reporter, Evan Gershkovich To Face Trial In Russia, Date Revealed The Sverdlovsk Regional Court said on Monday that the first hearing, scheduled for June 26, will occur “behind closed doors.”. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has suggested that it would be open to a prisoner swap. The court said that the reporter, who was working for…
