Singapore
3 days ago
A Singapore court has stayed the execution of a Malaysian prisoner for the second time just hours before he was due to be hanged for drug trafficking on Thursday. Pannir Selvam Pranthaman, 37, had been scheduled for execution at the city-state's Changi Prison for trafficking 51.84 grams (1.83 ounces) of heroin, six years after he…
10 Feb
A teenager who allegedly used a violent online game to train for a mission to kill Muslims, similar to the 2019 massacre in New Zealand, has been detained in Singapore, security authorities said Monday. Identified as Nick Lee, 18, he allegedly planned an attack mirroring the one carried out by white supremacist Brenton Tarrant in…
27 Jan
The Nigerian government has taken steps to reform its civil service by learning from Singapore, known for its efficient public service systems. In January 2025, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, led a delegation of 20 State Heads of Service and Federal Permanent Secretaries on a four-day study…
31 Dec
One of Southeast Asia’s most successful countries, Singapore, seems to have a reputation problem amid growing concerns over a gradual shift
20 Dec
In a landmark moment for Africa’s creative and tech industries, Singapore’s TSC Global and Nigeria’s Del-York Group have signed a $4.5 billion joint venture agreement for the Lagos Film City, marking the largest investment in Africa’s creative sector to date. The signing ceremony, held in Singapore and attended virtually by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu,…
22 Nov
Singapore on Friday hanged a 55-year-old man for drug trafficking, its narcotics enforcement agency said, the city-state's third execution in a week as the United Nations called for a halt. The UN and rights groups say capital punishment has no proven deterrent effect and have called for it to be abolished, but Singaporean officials insist…
18 Nov
The founder of a failed Singapore oil trading company was sentenced Monday to nearly 18 years in jail for cheating banking giant HSBC out of millions of dollars in one of the country's most serious cases of fraud. Lim Oon Kuin, 82, better known as O.K. Lim, was convicted in May in a case that…
24 Sep
A Singaporean former minister pleaded guilty to bribery charges Tuesday after more severe allegations were dropped, local media said, as the first graft trial of a political officeholder for more than four decades began in the city-state. Ex-transport minister S. Iswaran, known for helping bring Formula 1 to the financial hub, was earlier this year…
30 Aug
A Singaporean man has been sentenced to nearly four years behind bars after attempting to frame his estranged wife by placing cannabis in her car, knowing she could get the death penalty. Tan Xianglong, 37, was sentenced at a district court on Thursday to three years and 10 months in jail, court documents showed. The…
3 Jun 2024
China on Monday denied accusations by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that it was trying to prevent other nations from attending
22 May 2024
The Association of Enterprise Risk Management Professionals (AERMP) has urged the Federal and state governments in Nigeria to take immediate risk-mitigating measures against the resurgence of COVID-19.
15 May 2024
Singapore on Wednesday swore in Lawrence Wong as its new prime minister Wednesday, replacing Lee Hsien Loong following two decades in office, with the new leader warning that the trade-dependent city-state faced a riskier, more conflict-ridden world. Wong, formerly deputy prime minister, became only the second person outside of the Lee family to helm the…
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over its recent decision to increase Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees. SERAP argues that the fee hike is "unlawful, unfair, unreasonable, and unjust" and seeks a court order to stop its implementation. The suit, filed at…
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The holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting, deep reflection, and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, is set to commence in a few days. As one of the most significant months in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is observed with fasting from dawn to sunset, intensified prayers, and acts of charity. Muslims across Nigeria and…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with the leadership of Flutterwave to discuss strategies for supporting youth empowerment, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) growth, and the expansion of Nigeria’s digital economy. The meeting follows the Federal Ministry of Youth Development’s recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Flutterwave, aimed at providing mentorship programs, access to start-up funding,…
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Tahini cookies are a perfect mix of nutty tahini, rich chocolate, and buttery goodness. Soft in the centre and crispy on the edges, these treats pack a punch of flavour and are perfect for both vegans and non-vegans looking to upgrade their snack game. Ingredients 8 tablespoons (115g, 4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature…
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The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has announced that 18,500 women across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones will benefit from an empowerment initiative, with the North Central region being the first to receive support. Speaking at an event in Bida, Niger State, on Friday, February 21, 2025, she presented empowerment items—including deep-chest freezers, gas cookers with…
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Independent research organisations under the auspices of Anambra Opinion Polls (AOP) have called on electorates to actively participate in the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election through their votes to shape the future of the state. Director General of the Nigeria Democratic Research Institute (NDRI), Tabuko Kennedy, made this appeal in Abuja on behalf of the…
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A Nigerian human rights organisation has called for the prosecution of former military ruler General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, describing his actions as a "coup d’état" against democracy. The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) made the demand following Babangida’s recent public admission of…
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Troops of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) under Operation FANSAN YANMA have successfully neutralised scores of bandits in Tsafe Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State, recovering a large number of rustled cattle. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency media expert, that the successful operation resulted from coordinated intelligence, which revealed that a large…
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Prominent figures from various sectors gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of High Chief Gabriel Akin-Deko at the launch of his autobiography, ‘I Drink to the Future’. The event was marked by speeches reflecting on his impact in agriculture, politics, education, and governance. In his welcome speech, Chief Wale Babalakin (SAN) described the occasion…
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Elon Musk, the billionaire advisor to Donald Trump, said Saturday that all US federal employees must justify their work or lose their jobs, hours after the president pushed him to be "more aggressive" in slashing government spending. Musk -- the world's richest person and Trump's biggest donor -- has led the effort to fire…