The University of Calabar says it has developed a 25-year plan to strengthen its workforce and curriculum. Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof Florence Obi, disclosed this on Tuesday in Calabar, during an interaction with media. The media interaction is part of activities lined up for the 50th anniversary of the institution and the 37th […]

Thousands of people in central Ukraine were left without electricity on Tuesday following a countrywide Russian attack involving more than 130 drones that damaged critical infrastructure. Kyiv and Moscow have recently escalated cross-border drone and missile attacks despite a US-led proposal for a 30-day ceasefire to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The governor of the Zaporizhzhia […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday night called on leaders of the National Assembly to uphold the sacred responsibility of leadership and to prioritize unity and national development over political divisions and partisan interests. He spoke when President Bola Tinubu hosted the leadership and members of the House of Representatives to Iftar (breaking of Ramadan […]

Asian markets rallied on Tuesday following another positive day on Wall Street stoked by US data that eased recession fears, while Chinese tech firms helped propel another surge in Hong Kong. Traders have kicked off the week on a positive note after Beijing at the weekend unveiled a range of measures aimed at reigniting activity […]

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is over as Israeli fighter jets began striking the Gaza Strip after Hamas refused repeated hostage deal offers, officials said. At least 326 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in the airstrikes, according to hospital officials. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began striking Hamas terrorist targets across Gaza “in order […]

The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct. Twenty-six members of the assembly made the misconduct allegation against Fubara in a notice sent to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, on Monday. According to the lawmakers, their action follows “Section 188 […]

Former Petroleum Minister who served between 2010 and 2015, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of misleading courts with misrepresented and suppressed facts. She also asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to prohibit the anti-graft agency from auctioning her properties on Monday. Alison-Madueke accused the agency of denying her […]

The Ebonyi State government on Monday said that it has evacuated over 800 Ebonyi indigenes trapped in Lagos State following the demolition of some parts of Ilaje by the Lagos State government. Addressing journalists in Abakaliki, the Commissioner for Special Duties and State Diaspora, Valentine Okeke, said that most of those stranded were women and […]

Liverpool are just weeks away from Premier League glory barring a meltdown but there is a palpable sense of anti-climax and uncertainty over the future after a chastening week for Arne Slot’s men. On Sunday the anaemic Reds lost the League Cup final to a hungry Newcastle team, just five days after Paris Saint-Germain ended […]

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has appointed new Medical Directors for two key health facilities in Northern Nigeria. Dr Haruna Shehu has been appointed Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre Kafanchan in Kaduna State, while Dr Ali Ramat will lead the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare in Hawul, Borno […]

The Government of Rwanda has announced that it has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium. The country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced this on Monday. It has also ordered all of Belgium’s diplomats to leave its territory within 48 hours. The European country was accused of undermining Kigali during the Democratic Republic of […]

China have included Brazil-born midfielder Serginho in their squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers, less than a week after he obtained Chinese citizenship. In recent years China’s struggling national team has followed some other countries by turning to naturalised players, with limited impact on results. Also named in Branko Ivankovic’s 27-man squad is Liverpool-born former […]