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Saudi leadership congratulates Pezeshkian on election as Iran’s President
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince have congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as Iran’s president. “I affirm my keenness on developing and deepening the relations between our countries and people and serve our mutual interests,” SPA quoted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as saying. This gesture follows a landmark China-brokered agreement in…
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FG condemns reckless media reporting, accuses Daily Trust of incitement
Hon Minister Mohammed Idris The Federal Government has expressed deep concerns over what it describes as “reckless reporting” by certain media organizations, notably the Daily Trust. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, speaking at the National Press Centre in Abuja on Saturday, emphasized the administration’s commitment to maintaining a democratic relationship with the media but warned against the…
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Biden reasserts candidacy amidst health concerns in ABC interview
Biden and Trump President Joe Biden has reaffirmed his commitment to running against Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, despite a widely criticized debate performance. Speaking with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos on Friday evening, Biden, 81, addressed concerns about his cognitive health, attributing his poor debate showing to a “bad episode” caused by exhaustion and a severe cold.…
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President Ruto faces tough questions in historic live X space discussion
The willingness of Kenya’s President William Ruto to engage in a live audio discussion on X Spaces was keenly anticipated, coming just 10 days after deadly anti-government protests. This was a first and perhaps a turning point in Kenya’s civic engagement. The beginning, however, was cringeworthy. Participants struggled to connect, and there were three or four false starts. Finally, after…
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Nigeria announces major renewable energy investments, global collaborations
By Kunle Sanni The Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Ajuri Ngelale, has announced substantial investments in the renewable energy sector of Nigeria. Ngelale disclosed the development during a virtual debate with Gim Huay, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Center for Nature and Climate. He emphasized that this strategy represents a landmark in Nigeria’s journey towards green…
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FUNDING: Olanipekun pleads with FG to exempt higher institutions from TSA
The newly inaugurated governing councils of federal tertiary institutions have called on the government of President Bola Tinubu to exempt their institutions from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy operated by the Nigerian government. Wole Olanipekun, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and chairperson of the University of Lagos Governing Council, made this appeal on behalf of the councils during their…
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Update: Davido concedes custody of daughter Imade to estranged partner
By Tosin Brown Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has conceded to the mother of his first child, Imade, in their ongoing custody battle. In a recent Instagram story, Davido acknowledged Sophie Momodu’s court response and stated that it would be documented that he fought to have his daughter with him as she grows. Davido also criticized Sophie…
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Sophie Momodu responds to Davido’s custody suit over daughter Imade
By Tosin Brown Sophie Momodu, businesswoman and mother of Nigerian singer Davido’s first child, Imade, has formally responded to the artist’s legal suit seeking custody of their daughter. In her filed response to the Originating Motions, Momodu asserted that Davido, famous for his hit song ‘Aye,’ should not be granted custody. She argued that the singer’s busy schedule and association…
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Kwara Govt launches farm input distribution to 10,000 farmers
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has initiated the distribution of farm seeds, agrochemicals, fertilizers, and Methyl Propyl Ketone (MPK) to 10,000 farmers across the state. The event, marking the launch of the third batch of farm input distribution, took place on Friday at the Ministry of Agriculture. The beneficiaries, spread across the 16 local government areas,…
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Present reforms, key to renewed investor interest in mining sector – Alake
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has declared that the Tinubu administration’s reforms have sparked renewed investor interest in Nigeria’s mining sector. Speaking at the Nigeria Middle East Investors Expo and Awards, Alake highlighted the government’s strategic focus on solid minerals, which has redirected global attention to the sector, resulting in increased investments and revenue. In his keynote…
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