Xi, Trump Hold 2-hr High-Stakes Beijing Talks
China’s President, Xi Jinping has called for his country and the Unites States of America, US, to be partners, not rivals.
Fubara Denies Defection Rumours
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has denied widespread speculations that he has defected from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.
Tinubu, Kagame Move To Strengthen Nigeria-Rwanda Ties
President Bola Tinubu and his counterpart in Rwanda, President Paul Kagame have resolved to activate mechanisms to deepen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda.
Imo Police Replace Controversial Tactical Units With New Violent Crime Unit
The Imo State Police Command says it has formally disbanded the controversial Anti-Kidnapping Unit, popularly known as Tiger Base, along with other tactical squads with similar identities, and has replaced them with a newly created unit called the Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU.
NPFL Clubs Must Improve Financial Structure Of Players – Oliseh
Former Nigerian international player, Sunday Oliseh, has advocated for the improved salaries and better treatment for players in the Nigeria professional football league, to reduce the drain of talent abroad
Russian Minister Says “Nothing Is Happening” In US Talks On Ukraine
Russian Foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov has said despite positive signs about the US-Russia relations under Donald Trump to end the war, nothing is happening in reality as the peace process in Ukraine appears to be stuck
Xenophobia: Mahama Approves Evacuation Of 300 Ghanians From South Africa
Ghana’s President, John Mahama, has granted approval for the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa, following renewed xenophobic attacks in the country.
UTME Exemption For NCE Candidates, Others Will Double Tertiary Admissions — FG
The minister of education, Tunji Alausa, has said that the federal government’s decision to exempt colleges of education and non-technology agricultural courses in polytechnics and monotechnics from the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination will increase admissions into tertiary institutions to about 1.5 million.
NAPTIP Rescues 15 From Suspected Online Traffickers In Nassarawa
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has rescued 15 persons, including foreign nationals, after uncovering a suspected human trafficking syndicate allegedly operating under the guise of an online marketing company in Nasarawa State.
Uganda’s Museveni Sworn In As President For Seventh Term
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh term, extending his grip on power to nearly 40 years