Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly shooting that struck a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday, leaving two children dead and at least 17 others injured. In a telegram addressed to Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, the Pope conveyed his condolences and assured the grieving community […]
Access Holdings Plc has announced the resignation of one of its Non-Executive Directors, Roosevelt Ogbonna, from its Board after three and a half years of service, to comply with new regulatory requirements. In a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday, the company explained that Ogbonna, who continues to serve as the Managing Director/Chief […]
Syria has condemned an Israeli drone strike that killed six of its soldiers on the outskirts of Damascus, calling it a violation of its sovereignty and international law. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday in the town of Kiswah, south of the capital, struck Syrian military positions, leaving several soldiers dead and others wounded. […]
Fresh allegations have emerged against operatives of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), who are being accused of colluding with clearing agents to under-declare revenues accruing to the federal government. According to a report by Sahara Reporters, a coalition of civil society groups raised the alarm at a press conference, alleging that some customs officials deliberately […]
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has paid a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at his palace in Ile-Ife, in what has been described as a symbolic gesture of unity among Yoruba traditional rulers. The visit, which was widely circulated on social media through a video reel […]
Tanzania’s October 29 general elections have taken a dramatic turn after the country’s electoral commission barred key opposition figure, Luhaga Mpina of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT-Wazalendo), from contesting in the presidential race. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the rejection of Mpina’s nomination, citing unresolved internal disputes within his party. […]
Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Nigerian airline to operate a direct passenger flight from Brazil to Lagos. The development follows the signing of a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Brazil during President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to the South American nation. […]
The planned arraignment of activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, was on Monday stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja following the absence of the media organisation, which is listed as the second defendant in the case. Sowore and Sahara Reporters are facing charges bordering on forgery, conspiracy, and incitement to […]
A youth-focused organisation, Youth Against Violence Extremism (YAVE), has unveiled a new digital platform aimed at combating violent extremism among young people through innovation, creativity, and collaboration. The initiative, launched on Tuesday in Abuja, seeks to provide a safe and engaging space for Nigerian youths across the 36 states of the federation to […]
Barely a week after the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, upgraded the Ayilamo Police Station in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State to a divisional command, suspected armed herders have launched another deadly attack, leaving four people dead and several properties destroyed. The assault, which took place on Monday, occurred in farmlands […]
