Norway, Ireland, Spain say will recognize Palestinian state
Norway, Ireland and Spain announced on Wednesday that they will recognize a Palestinian state, prompting Israel to immediately recall its envoys. Ireland’s leader said his…
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MTN announces 2024 Scholarship for Nigerian students
MTN Nigeria Foundation has announced scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students to support education and empower the next generation of leaders. It has also increased the…
Physically challenged Nigerian faces deportation after living in UK for 38 years
A disabled Nigerian man, who has resided in the UK for 38 years, is facing the prospect of being forcibly removed from the country by…
Iran declares five-day mourning for President Raisi
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced on Monday five days of mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash. “I announce…
UK set to ban gender identity education for children under nine
Schools in England will be banned from teaching sex education and gender identity to children below nine under new government proposals due to be published…
Imported food prices rise as inflation hits 33.69 – NBS
The average price of imported food commodities to Nigeria rose to its highest level, reaching 34 per cent in one year between April 2023 and…
Harry, Meghan end Nigerian tour on a bright, sporty note
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, wrapped up their three-day visit to the country on Sunday, arriving in Lagos during a trip to promote…
$2.5bn fraud: EFCC to collaborate with UK prosecutors in Diezani’s case
There were signs over the weekend that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission plans to join forces with the United Kingdom prosecutors as an interested…
Putin takes oath for record fifth presidential term
Russian President Vladimir Putin was Tuesday sworn into office at a lavish Kremlin ceremony for a record-breaking fifth term with more power than ever before.…
Marketers remain upbeat as petrol scarcity enters third week
Around the central area of the nation’s capital, few retail outlets operated by major marketers were opened to the public with queues stretching just beyond their gates.…
Military-ruled Chad elects president today
Chadians vote for a president on Monday in an election purportedly aimed at ending military rule but dismissed by opponents of junta leader, Mahamat Idriss…
Nigeria-UK trade relations hit £7bn, says British envoy
Trade relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reached £7bn, British High Commissioner to Nigeria Richard Montgomery said on Sunday. In an interview with…