The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has vehemently denied allegations of coercing African students, particularly Nigerians, to participate in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine in exchange for visa extensions. The embassy labeled the reports as fake news and emphasized the potential damage such misinformation could inflict on the educational cooperation between […]
Claudia Sheinbaum has made history after been elected as Mexico’s first female president by a landslide on Sunday. Crowds of flag-waving supporters sang and danced to mariachi music in Mexico City’s main square celebrating the ruling party candidate’s victory. In her victory speech to the cheering crowd, she said “I […]
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have arrived in Nigeria for a three-day visit focused on promoting the Invictus Games. Highlighting Invictus Games and Women’s Empowerment Their itinerary includes: A welcome at the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja to champion the Invictus Games, a sporting […]
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed their upcoming joint trip to Nigeria in May 2024, marking a significant moment for Meghan as she explores her Nigerian heritage. The country’s defense headquarters expressed their “honour and delight” at the royal couple’s acceptance of the invitation. The visit is closely […]
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to leveraging technology as a powerful tool to ensure transparency, accountability, and accelerated performance in the Nigerian government. During a meeting with Microsoft Founder and Philanthropist, Bill Gates, at the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, President Tinubu emphasized the role […]
In a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh, President Bola Tinubu defended his administration’s decision to remove the petrol subsidy, emphasizing its necessity to prevent Nigeria from going bankrupt. Tinubu justified the subsidy removal as a crucial step to reset the economy and promote growth. Despite acknowledging […]
President Bola Tinubu emphasized the importance of mutually beneficial partnerships that translate into real gains for ordinary citizens during his speech at the Nigeria-Netherlands Business and Investment Forum in The Hague. He highlighted the need for stronger ties between Nigeria and the Netherlands, urging both countries to explore creative channels […]
The United Arab Emirates has today announced $544 million has been set aside to repair the homes of Emirati families after last week’s record rains caused widespread floods across the emirate. This was announced by the Prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum after a cabinet meeting stating that ministers […]
Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan, has launched a swift and comprehensive relief effort for residents impacted by recent floods. The initiative includes free temporary housing, food distribution, and cleaning services in affected communities. Developers and management companies are directed to assist with everything from pest control to documenting damage for […]
India’s general election began today as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata party hopes to increase its parliamentary majority amid allegations that the country’s democracy has been undermined since it came to power 10 years ago. India’s elections is said to have the world’s largest democratic exercise with more […]
