Chad Moves To Quit ICC, Cites Bias Against Africa
Chad announced on Monday it planned to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying its effectiveness was “limited and uneven” with a focus on Africa. It follows Burkina Faso,…
Infantino Slams World Cup Critics For ‘Spreading Hate’
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at World Cup critics, claiming they were “spreading hate and false rumours” and arguing the tournament delivered “only joy and happiness”. In a…
Resident Doctors’ Strike Disrupts Healthcare Services At LUTH
Healthcare services at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) remained disrupted as the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) continued its industrial action, which entered its eighth day on Monday. The…
Xenophobia: FG Urges South Africa To Take Concrete Action Against Attacks On Nigerians
The Federal Government is talking tough over the spate of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians, calling on the South African authorities to take “concrete” action over the development. Nigeria’s Minister of…
‘Let’s Build Our Own Dubai In Rivers,’ Fubara Says As State, FG Sign Tourism MoU
The Federal Government and the Rivers State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on tourism, arts, culture and the creative economy. The MoU, initiated by the Federal Government,…
BBNaija Season 11 Kicks Off As 24 Housemates Battle For Record ₦160m Prize
Big Brother Naija officially returned on Sunday night with the launch of its 11th season. Twenty-four contestants, who will compete over the next 72 days for a record grand prize…
Suspected Hoodlums Cart Away PVCs At Distribution Centre In Osun
Some hoodlums suspected to be political thugs on Sunday stormed a permanent voter’s card (PVC) distribution centre in Okuku, the headquarters of the Odo-Otin Local Government Area of the state,…
‘Starting With Agriculture,’ Peter Obi Explains Plan To Move Nigeria From Consumption To Production
The Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has defended and explained his plan to transform Nigeria from what he described as a consumption-driven economy into a…
No Current Negotiations With US — Iran
Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday said it was not currently involved in negotiations with the United States, despite a halt in recent fighting between the two sides. “Mediators may convey…
Mary Habila: Group Pushes For Probe, Says Not Aware Of Southern Kaduna Culture Forbidding Autopsy
The Southern Kaduna Peoples United Associations (SOKAPU) on Monday pushed for an autopsy to determine the cause of the death of Mary Habila, a medical professional who allegedly died while…