In a bid to ensure a safe and successful 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico City is pulling out all the stops to prepare for the influx of fans from around the globe. The city, which will host several matches alongside Guadalajara and Monterrey, is investing heavily in security and infrastructure to provide a world-class […]
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s pardon of the Ogoni Nine, describing the gesture as a historic and courageous step towards justice and national healing. The Ogoni Nine, executed in 1995, include prominent figures such as Ken Saro-Wiwa, Nubari Kiobel, Nordu Eawo, Saturday Doobee, John […]
The Nigerian Correctional Service has announced that 11 inmates at the Kuje Custodial Centre underwent successful hernia surgeries. According to a statement released today, Thursday, June 12, 2025, by Adamu Duza, spokesperson for NCoS FCT Command, the procedures were carried out on June 8 and 9 by a team of medical personnel. The […]
Madam Malinda Mgbafor Okereke, also known as Mama Nsu Bekee, the last surviving twin rescued by Scottish missionary Mary Slessor, has passed away at the age of 115. Born around 1800 in Arochukwu, Abia State, Nigeria, Madam Okereke and her twin sister Mgbokwo were spared from the traditional practice of killing twins in their […]
The Lagos State Government is taking steps to enhance its emergency medical services despite facing significant challenges. Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, highlighted issues affecting the Lagos State Ambulance Service, including impersonation of officials, vandalism of assets, and physical attacks on personnel. To address these challenges, the government […]
As Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called for a redefinition of democratic governance, emphasizing that democracy must go beyond elections and serve the everyday needs of citizens. Speaking during a civic engagement forum in Abuja on Wednesday, the senator representing Kogi Central stated that while the conduct of elections is vital, democracy […]
A devastating plane crash has occurred in Ahmedabad, India, claiming the lives of 242 people on board Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick. The aircraft, carrying 242 people, including 53 British nationals, crashed into a residential area shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. […]
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday revealed that the 10th Senate has passed 96 out of 844 bills introduced since its inauguration in June 2023. He also stated that the upper legislative chamber has adopted 18 public petitions during the same period. Akpabio made the disclosure while addressing lawmakers during a special plenary session held […]
As Nigeria marks the 31st anniversary of the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election, the family of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (M.K.O.) Abiola has urged the National Assembly to enact a law that would institutionalize the legacy of June 12 in the country’s legal and political framework. Speaking at a memorial event in […]
In a groundbreaking moment for the aviation industry, a passenger-carrying electric airplane landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport, marking the first time an all-electric aircraft has touched down at a New York airport. The milestone flight, operated by Beta Technologies, a US-based company, carried a pilot and four passengers on a 45-minute journey to […]
