Culture
18 Jan
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has told investigating magistrates in France, where he is charged with multiple infractions linked to enabling organised crime, that he "realised the seriousness of all the allegations", according to a source close to the case. Extracts from Durov's questioning in December through an interpreter after his August arrest, seen by AFP,…
18 Jan
A ceasefire in the Gaza war will begin Sunday morning at 0630 GMT, mediator Qatar said on Saturday after Israel's cabinet voted to approve the truce and hostage-prisoner release deal. Qatar and the United States, which mediated the deal along with Egypt, had announced the agreement on Wednesday. Israeli strikes on Gaza have continued since…
18 Jan
TikTok says it will "go dark" in the United States on Sunday, threatening access to the app for 170 million users, unless the government provides assurances that a law mandating its sale or ban won't be used to punish service providers. After months of legal tussles, the US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law…
15 Jan
The Netherlands on Wednesday ordered Venezuela to cut its diplomatic staff in the country from four to two after Caracas announced restrictions on envoys from several European countries. Caracas's charge d'affaires "was instructed to reduce the Venezuelan diplomatic staff from four to two people, which is a proportionate response to the diplomatic measure imposed on…
15 Jan
Israelis expressed both joy and apprehension at the announcement of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage exchange deal on Wednesday, fearing that not all those held captive would come home. "On one hand, of course, I'm very happy, but I'm also preoccupied because I want to see the deal continue until the last hostage is back…
15 Jan
Turkish Airlines said Wednesday that it would resume flights to Damascus from January 23 after more than a decade, following the fall of Syria's strongman president Bashar Al-Assad. "We will begin our flights to Damascus on January 23, with three flights per week," the airline's chief executive Bilal Eksi posted on X. Turkey, which supports…
15 Jan
Three Chinese nationals have been sentenced to seven years in prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east after being arrested in possession of gold bars and large sums of cash. The court sentenced the men late Tuesday for the illegal purchase and illegal possession of minerals in Bukavu, the capital of the gold-rich South…
15 Jan
U.S President-elect Donald Trump has said Israel and Hamas have agreed to release the October 7 hostages. The hostages have been trapped in Gaza after Hamas fighters stormed Israel and plucked them from their homes. The surprise attack saw Hamas killing over 1,200 people - mostly civilians - and abducting 250 others. The attack which…
23 Dec
Mr Ekpenyong Ojoi, Director General, Cross River Tourism Bureau, made the call on Monday in Calabar at an award presentation of N1 million each to 20 hotels and N500 thousand each to 14 restaurants and bars. The Cross River government has charged hotels in the state to upgrade their services ahead of the 2024 Calabar…
9 Dec
Africana Couture has unveiled an exciting initiative to weave the vibrant cultural legacy of ancient Benin into its upcoming fashion show. The goal, according to them, is to create a captivating experience that authentically showcases the intricate blend of Nigerian culture and storytelling, accentuating the historical significance and artistic brilliance of ancient Benin Royal traditions.…
31 Oct
In a commitment to ensure seamless governance and continuity, the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has dedicated herself to collaborating effectively with her predecessor, Mrs. Lola Ade-John. Musawa made this known at the formal handover ceremony held in her office in Abuja. She commended Mrs. Ade-John's…
27 Oct
No fewer than 25 cultural troupes thrilled revelers in electrifying cultural performances on Sunday as Goge Africa marked its 25th anniversary in promoting African culture. The celebration, tagged Goge Africa Festival, was held at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos, with the theme ‘Symphony of Culture’, amidst pomp and pageantry. The National Troupe of Nigeria (NTN) took…
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The Ekiti High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, on Monday, sentenced one Prophet Adeleye Akingbaso, 47, to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl. Akingbaso was first arraigned in September, 2022 before Justice Blessing Ajileye on a two-count charge of rape and coercion. Delivering her judgment, Justice Ajileye said, “in conclusion, this court has found the…
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The Kano State Government says it has awarded over N40 billion contracts for the construction of 15 roads in different parts of the state. The Commissioner for Works, Marwan Ahmed, said this at a news briefing, shortly after signing the contracts with different companies in Kano on Monday. Ahmed said that the contracts demonstrated Gov.…
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The governments of the United Kingdom and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade relations and economic growth through the implementation of Nigeria’s National Quality Policy (NNQP). In a statement on Monday, the British Mission said this initiative falls under Phase II of the Standards Partnership Programme (SPP). The mission stated that the programme…
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Rev. John Hayab, a clergyman, has called on well-meaning elders to intervene in the feud between the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. Hayab, who is the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), made the…
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A group, the Concerned Nigerians, has raised concerns about an alleged plot to frustrate the supply of crude oil to domestic refineries, including the Dangote Refinery in Nigeria. The group called on President Bola Tinubu and the Department of State Services (DSS) to ensure that no one undermines the achievements recorded in the oil sector.…
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Following the Supreme Court judgment that nullified the local government council elections of October 5, council chairmen in Rivers State have formally handed over to the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs). The handover ceremony was held on Monday at various secretariats in line with Governor Siminalayi Fubara's directive, issued during his Sunday broadcast. Ezebunwo,…
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Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has vowed that governance will prevail despite the opposition in the state. Fubara made the remark while inaugurating the Government House Staff Quarters newly built by his administration in Port Harcourt on Monday. According to him, the course of governance is irreversible despite the unceasing antagonism against his administration; victory…
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its third meeting of the year on Monday, approved the completion of four road projects inherited from the previous administration, after a rigorous review. Chief David Umahi, Minister of Works, said this while addressing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting. He said the first approval by FEC was…
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LAPO Microfinance Bank has appointed Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, succeeding Mrs. Osaretin Demuren. The bank praised Demuren for her leadership, particularly in strengthening LAPO’s position in Nigeria’s microfinance sector. Dr. Ehigiamusoe, a seasoned microfinance expert, brings over three decades of experience in financial inclusion and economic development.…
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The Vice Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti (BOUESTI), Professor Olufemi Adeoluwa, has declared that the N275 million monthly subvention from the Ekiti State Government is grossly inadequate for running the institution. The Vice Chancellor said that due to the current economic reality in the country, BOUESTI needs N500…