Gautam Adani Overtaken Jeff Bezos As Second Richest Person In The World
Gautam Adani, the Indian tycoon who has risen rapidly up the wealth rankings this year, has surpassed Jeff Bezos to become the world's second-richest person. Adani, who began the year…
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Rights Group Denounces Public Execution In Iran As ‘Medieval’
Iranian authorities Thursday executed a man in public in front of large crowds, a rights group said, denouncing a “medieval” practice as the Islamic Republic presses on with a surge…
Iran Unveils Its Latest Ballistic Missile That It Says Has A Range Of 2000km
Iran has unveiled its latest ballistic missile as tensions with the West continue over its nuclear programme. Authorities showed off the liquid-fuelled Khorramshahr-4 to journalists at an event in Tehran,…
China: Chinese Hackers Are Spying On U.S. Critical Infrastructure, Microsoft And Western Intelligence Agencies Say
The Chinese foreign ministry rejected the allegations as a “collective disinformation campaign” launched by the U.S. and allies for geopolitical reasons. A state-sponsored Chinese hacking group has been spying on…
Most Wanted Rwanda Genocide Suspect Kayishema Arrested In South Africa
Kayishema accused of orchestrating killing of approximately 2,000 Tutsi refugees during 1994 Rwanda genocide Kayishema was arrested in a joint operation by South African authorities and fugitive tracking team of…
Nigeria: Federal Government Unveils N5Billion Loan Facility for Livestock Farmers
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar has revealed that the Federal Government had provided N5Billion Loan Facility to Bank of Agriculture, (BoA), for livestock farmers…
UK Boosts Efficiency Rice Production In Nigeria
The United Kingdom (UK) has assisted in the introduction of Nigeria Systems of Rice Intensification (SRI), a climate-smart agricultural practice that would lead to efficient rice production The introduced system…
CJN Swears In 39 Additional Judges For Election Petition Tribunals
Owing to the large volume of petitions filed after the last general elections, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola on Thursday swore in another set of 39…
Buhari Appoints Odusanya DG, NACETEM
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has approved the appointment of Olushola Odusanya as the Director General of the National Centre for Technology Management, Ile Ife, Osun State. The…
Buhari Confers GCFR, GCON Titles On Tinubu, Shettima
The investiture which took place at the State House Conference Center in Abuja, is part of a series of events lined up for the May 29 inauguration. President Muhammadu Buhari…
UBA ‘ll Continue To Drive Debt, Growth, And Unity In Africa — Elumelu
Elumelu, the chairman of the united bank for Africa (uba) plc, has reiterated the bank's commitment to leading the narrative and discussions that will lead to Africa's growth, development, and…
Nigerian Man Weds Male Partner In France
Tosin Ojutalayo, a British Nigerian, and his partner, Andrew, married at castle bay in Hyères, France. Tosin shared photos from their wedding on his Twitter account. Tosin recalled their journey…
Sokoto To Begin Airlift Of 5,304 Pilgrims Friday
Starting Friday, Sokoto state will begin airlifting 5,304 potential pilgrims. In an interview with journalists yesterday, the permanent secretary of the Sokoto state pilgrims welfare Board, Shehu muhammad dange, revealed…
Gunmen Kill 3 Policemen In Ebonyi
Three police officers were killed by gunmen on Wednesday in the Onicha local government area of Ebonyi state, according to the gunmen. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. yesterday, according…
Senegalese Opposition Leader Sonko Heads To Dakar For Final Battle
As he prepares to face judges in Dakar, Ousmane Sonko, the popular Senegalese opposition leader facing a rape trial, said on Wednesday that he will lead a "caravan of freedom"…
Buhari Seeks Senate’s Approval To Pay $556m, £98m, And N226bn Judgment Debts
President Muhammad Buhari has written to the senate, seeking permission for $566.8 million, £98.5 million, and n226.81 billion to pay judgment debts. Buhari's appeal was contained in a letter read…
