China’s Economy Grows By 4.5 Percent, Exceeds Expectations
The Chinese economy grew by 4.5 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023, indicating that the world’s second-largest economy is now firmly on the path to recovery after the end of Beijing’s strict ‘zero-COVID’ policies.
Buhari Makes Case For Ceasefire In Sudan
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has called for a cease-fire in Sudan following the deadly fight that broke out in the country’s capital, Khartoum, between the military and para-military last weekend.
Osinbajo Warns Against Ethnic Profiling, Religious Bigotry
Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has made a case for a deliberate policy backed by elite consensus to restrain Nigerians from using the nation’s diversity to negatively promote their personal political ambitions.
How My Dad Once Bribed Me To Go Back To University – Davido
Famous Nigerian singer, David Adeleke popularly known by his stage name, Davido has recounted how his billionaire dad, Chief Adedeji Adeleke bribed him to complete his degree program many years ago.
Publish Your Assets Now, SERAP Urges Buhari, Osinbajo
Ahead of the 29th of May, handover to a new administration in the country, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has charged President Muhammadu Buhari to demonstrate leadership and assume his role as the African Union Anti-Corruption Champion by widely publishing his asset declaration form before leaving office.
Kogi Guber: Dino Melaye Wins PDP Primary
A former Senator who represented Kogi West in National Assembly, Dino Melaye has been confirmed as the winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket for the Kogi State Governorship Election which is billed to take place on the 11th of November, 2023.
Germany Okays Request To Send MiG-29 Jets To Ukraine
The government of Germany has approved a request by Poland to transfer five Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter jets to help Ukraine defend against the Russian invasion.
Tinubu, Others Named In TIME’s 100 Most Influential People
Nigeria’s President-Elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been named in the Time Magazine’s list of 100 most influential people for 2023
Ortom Makes Strong Case For Postponement Of 2023 Census
Benue State Governor, Governor Samuel Ortom, and the leadership of the Middle Belt Forum have made a strong case for the postponement of the 2023 census until Internally Displaced Persons (IPDs) in the North Central geopolitical zone are resettled.
Workers Trapped As Seven-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos
A seven-story building which is still under construction on Banana Island, Lagos State, has collapsed, trapping several workers