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The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has condemned the terrorist attack in Somalia. The chairperson strongly condemned the attack in a statement on Sunday October 30, 2022, describing the attack as horrific. The AU in its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, wished the injured speedy recovery Mahamat […]

Ikirun Development Vanguard has warned Osun State Governor, Isiaka Oyetola, against the imposition of Prince Akadri also known as Pangila as the traditional ruler of Ikirun. The warming was issued in a statement signed by the Secretary-General, Ikirun Development Vanguard, Wasiu Qodiri, on Saturday October 29, 2022. The association stated that responsible youth of Ikirun […]

A man has reportedly attacked House Speaker Pelosi’s husband in his San Francisco home The attack was launched by a hammer-wielding intruder who was bent on finding House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Early Friday morning, the intruder broke into her San Francisco home and brutally assaulted her 82-year-old husband, officials said. This has horrified politicians across […]

The recently dismissed Saudi university president has admitted to embezzling over $133 million from the university funds. The president of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz University, who was relieved of his duties on Thursday, admitted to embezzling over $133 million (SAR 500 million) from the university funds, the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority said. The authority added […]

Imran Khan, Pakistan’s ex-prime minister has begun a protest march to Islamabad. This is in the latest attempt to press the government to call for early elections, while hitting back at the military’s spy chief. About 270 kilometers east of Islamabad, calling it a march for “real freedom,” Khan launched the protest standing on top […]

The Federal Government has said it was seeking ways to end the trend of Nigerians relocating abroad. The government also noted that it would work towards ensuring Nigerians were gainfully employed to discourage the need to travel abroad. The Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation, Henry Ikoh, made the statement in Abuja while […]

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Laura Kavanagh as commissioner of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) on Thursday, making her the first woman to hold the role. Kavanagh has served as acting commissioner since February, when her predecessor Daniel Nigro retired after serving in the role for about eight years. She […]

President Adama Barrow has lauded the Public Service Commission (PSC) for the introduction of e-recruitment system. Barrow commended the PSC for the professionalism and dedication While receiving members of the Commission at his office on Friday October 28, 2022. The president asserted that the PSC deserves some commendation for delivering its mandate and instilling discipline […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken some familiar swipes at the US and its allies during a speech on Thursday, accusing “Western elites” of playing a “dangerous, bloody and dirty game” and seeking to blame them for much of the world’s trouble, including his own invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at the Valdai Club discussion forum […]

Another Nigerian resident in Canada, Khadijah Haliru has emerged winner of the Ingersoll Town councillorship election in Oxford county, Ontario, Canada. The chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, revealed this on her verified Twitter handle on Wednesday. This comes a few hours after a Nigerian, Ayo Owodunni became the first black […]

South Korean electronics giant Samsung has named convicted heir and de facto boss Lee Jae-yong as its executive chairman. The symbolic move means the world’s biggest smartphone maker will now be officially run by the third generation of its founding family. Mr Lee, who was convicted of bribery and embezzlement in 2017, was granted a […]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said on Thursday it had agreed a $3 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) over 46 months with Egypt, welcoming a move to “durable exchange rate flexibility” regime and commitments to boosting social protections. Egypt’s currency fell by about 13.5 percent to a record low against the dollar on Thursday, […]

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has explained the reasons for the issuance of new redesigned Naira notes. The Apex bank governor explained this during a special press briefing on Wednesday October 26, 2022. According to the CBN governor, the decision followed the persisting concerns faced with the management of the […]

The new British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has promised to place economic stability and confidence at the heart of his government’s agenda. The 42-year-old of Indian ancestry was on Tuesday appointed PM by King Charles III after their meeting at Buckingham Palace. Sunak, who was also named First Lord of the Treasury by the monarch, […]

Two Chinese nationals have been charged with paying thousands of dollars in cash and jewelry to obstruct a federal investigation into a major telecommunications company. According to prosecutors, the two men attempted to recruit US law enforcement official as an intelligence asset to help interfere with the probe. The official, however, was working as a […]

The Ethiopian government delegation and rival Tigray forces have decided to meet in South Africa for the first formal peace talks since war broke out two years ago. A statement released by Ethiopia’s government said, “The government of Ethiopia views the talks as an opportunity to peacefully resolve the conflict and consolidate the improvement of […]

A Nigerian court has ordered a final seizure of two properties and cars owned by former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, the country’s economic crimes commission said on Monday, in the latest ruling related to graft allegations against her. Alison-Madueke was a key figure in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan who served as petroleum […]

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has suggested the constitutional change to guarantee the right to wear a headscarf in the civil service, schools, and universities should be decided through a referendum. “If you have the courage, come on, let’s put this to a referendum,” he said in a televised address. “Let the nation make the […]

India’s space agency says its rocket has successfully put 36 internet satellites into orbit for UK-based satellite company OneWeb after months of delay due to the war in Ukraine. The platforms went up on a GSLV rocket from Sriharikota island in India. OneWeb’s efforts to deploy its telecommunications network had been on hold since March […]

The Republic of Iraq has confirmed that OPEC+ oil production quotas is attached to market stability and requirements. According to the Iraqi Foreign Ministry “it is following the responses of OPEC+ decision on oil production cuts and its repercussions”. It added that the approach adopted within the group reflects a technical vision attached to oil […]