President Bola Tinubu has officially flagged off the 2024 main Christian pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan. This was contained in a statement by the Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations of Christian pilgrimage, Celestine Toruka, and published on the Commission’s official X handle on Monday. The president, represented by the Secretary to …
FCT doctors threatens shutdown if their demand is not considered in 14 days
The Association of Resident Doctors, ARD, in the Federal Capital Territory has appealed to FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, to meet its demands or face the ‘deadliest shutdown’ of hospitals in 14 days. The President, Dr George Ebong, issued the warning on Monday during a press conference at Wuse District Hospital, Abuja. While lauding the minister …
Osun to prevent border community unrest -Alimi
The Osun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering peace and harmony, particularly in communities with a history of boundary disputes. This disclosure was made by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, during the Olaojo Royal Family Day celebration at the palace of the Olufon of Ifon on Sunday. Alimi …
Federal Government Declares December 25, 26, and January 1 as Public Holidays
The Federal Government has announced Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, as public holidays in celebration of Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day respectively. In a statement issued on Monday, December 23, in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, disclosed that the …
Ex-US Fighter Pilot Daniel Duggan to be Extradited to the US on Allegations of Aiding Chinese Military
Daniel Duggan, a 55-year-old ex-US fighter pilot and Australian citizen, will be extradited to the United States after being accused of unlawfully assisting the Chinese military. Duggan was arrested in Australia in October 2022 on U.S. orders. Authorities allege he violated arms trafficking laws by training Chinese pilots in South Africa between 2010 and …
Tragedy Strikes Popular Tourist Town in Brazil as Small Plane Crashes
At least nine people lost their lives on Sunday morning, December 22, when a small plane crashed in Gramado, a well-known tourist destination in southern Brazil, according to local authorities. The aircraft collided with the chimney of a building, struck the second floor of a house, and ultimately crashed into a furniture store, sparking a …
Blake Lively Files Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni, Alleging Sexual Harassment and Smear Campaign
Hollywood actress, Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, her It Ends with Us co-star and director, accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign to damage her career. In a statement to TMZ, Lively said, “I hope my legal action helps expose these harmful retaliatory tactics and protects others …
Paul Pogba’s brother sentenced to three years in extortion case
A brother of France midfielder Paul Pogba has been sentenced to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion case. Mathias Pogba will be able to serve his one-year sentence with an electronic bracelet rather than behind bars. The court also fined Paul Pogba’s brother €20,000 for participating …
Port-Harcourt Refinery is not shut down. It is fully operational – NNPCL
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has denied reports that Port Harcourt Refinery is inactive, insisting that the newly rehabilitated refinery is still functional. There have been reports that the refinery which began operation on November 26 has been shut down. However, in a statement released today by its spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, the National …
Anambra rescues 13 children from trafficking Ring
The Anambra State Government has rescued 13 children from the clutches of suspected child traffickers in Otolo Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area. The operation, carried out by the state’s Ministry of Women Affairs in collaboration with the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra Brigade, also led to the arrest of a middle-aged woman allegedly running …