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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has admitted that the ongoing conflict with Russia will ultimately need to be resolved through dialogue, despite the current reluctance from Moscow to engage in peace talks. Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, August 27, Zelenskiy outlined his plan to bring an end to the …

The United States government has demonstrated its commitment to global health by donating 10,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine to Nigeria to assist in the fight against monkeypox. The donation, which was officially handed over on Tuesday, August 27, in Abuja, comes at a critical time as Nigeria struggles with …

At a recent event, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo turned a potentially awkward situation into a moment of humor and grace. As he was called to the podium to deliver his address, a Kenyan government official placed a wooden piece on the stage, assuming that Obasanjo might need the elevation …

The Federal Government’s recent decision to set the minimum age for writing the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) and the Joint Admissions Matriculation Examination (JAMB) at 18 has sparked mixed reactions across Nigeria. While some educators, including the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), support the policy, arguing that …

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that the Biden administration pressured Facebook and Instagram to censor content related to COVID-19, including humor and satire, during the pandemic. In a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, Zuckerberg admitted that the White House’s actions were “wrong” and expressed regret for …

Salihu Mohammed Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman (North West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed concerns over the inability of Nigeria’s opposition parties to effectively challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 elections. In a statement, Lukman highlighted the lack of serious, …

A Texas judge has issued a temporary halt to President Joe Biden’s immigration reform policy aimed at expediting legal status for spouses of U.S. citizens. The policy, introduced in June, was designed to create a streamlined pathway to citizenship for an estimated half a million immigrants married to U.S. nationals. …

Actor Ben Affleck has allegedly been spending time with Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during his ongoing divorce with Jennifer Lopez. The “Good Will Hunting” star, 52, has been seen on multiple occasions with Kick, 36, sparking speculation about the nature of their relationship. According …

In a tragic incident that has left the Ajiran community in shock, gunmen fatally shot Demola, the first son and heir of the Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye, in the Agungi area of Lekki, Lagos State.   The assassination, which took place on Monday, August 26, near Chevron Drive, close …

Movie producer and actress Adanma Luke has issued a heartfelt apology to Nigerians following the tragic boat mishap that led to the death of actor Junior Pope and four other crew members earlier this year. The incident, which occurred in April, has sparked significant backlash online, with many blaming Adanma …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as the new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). These key appointments were announced on Monday, August 26, 2024, by the Special …

Ahmed Ali Ahmed, the Commissioner for Finance in Borno State, was tragically found dead in his room on Monday morning, August 26, leaving many in shock and grief. Family members grew concerned when Ahmed failed to emerge from his room, prompting them to force open the door, only to discover …

The captain of the Bayesian superyacht, James Cutfield, is under investigation for manslaughter and shipwreck after a tragic incident off the coast of northern Sicily left seven people dead, including British tech millionaire Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah. The luxury yacht, which was carrying 22 passengers, capsized and …

New data has revealed that Nigeria has only received 16% of the $4.95 billion in World Bank loans approved under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.  As of July 31, 2024, the Federal Government had disbursed just $774.99 million of the total loan amount, leaving a substantial $4.16 billion still awaiting release.  …

French authorities have extended the detention of Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of Telegram, following his arrest at Le Bourget airport outside Paris.   Durov, 39, was apprehended on Saturday night after arriving from Baku on his private jet.   His arrest is part of a broader inquiry into alleged offenses related …