65 migrants’ bodies found in Libya mass grave
A mass grave containing “at least 65 migrants’ bodies” was discovered in southwest Libya this week, the UN migration agency said Friday. A spokesman for the International Organisation for Migration told AFP the mass grave was uncovered by Libyan security…
BREAKING: WAEC releases results of first CB-WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has released the results of the first-ever Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB- WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2024–First Series. The examination was held between Wednesday, January 31, and Saturday, February 17,…
France To Keep Pushing For Gaza Ceasefire Call At UN – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Friday to keep pressing for a Gaza ceasefire call at the UN Security Council, moments after China and Russia vetoed a US-backed draft resolution. “The Security Council must call for an immediate ceasefire and…
Uganda’s President Museveni Promotes Son To Army Chief, Raising Succession Concerns
Uganda’s veteran leader Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son to head the country’s defence forces, the East African nation’s government said. This appointment caps a dizzying rise for Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The announcement by the defence ministry late Thursday followed years…
Just In: Tinubu Bars Government Officials From Foreign Trips
President Bola Tinubu has banned public funded international trips for ministers, officials and heads of agencies. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, conveyed the directive in a letter to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George…
Putin Declared Winner of Russia Presidential Election
Incumbent President Vladimir Putin has won the 2024 Russian presidential election, according to official results announced by the Russian Central Election Commission on Thursday. The final results announced by the CEC during a press conference showed that Putin secured 87.28…
DHQ releases names, photos of soldiers killed in Delta attack
The identities of the Nigerian Army commander, three officers, and 12 soldiers who were killed by attackers in Delta community have been revealed. The Defence Headquarters shared their photos and names on X account on Monday. The fallen soldiers, serving…
Navy Destroys 9 Illegal Refinery Sites In Ondo
The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Igbokoda, Ilaje LGA of Ondo State have destroyed nine illegal refineries sites laden with 182 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil. Wasuku Alushi, Commanding Officer of the Base, who…
African Games: Falconets beat Uganda 2-0 to reach finals
Nigeria’s Under-20 female football team, the Falconets, on Monday reached the finals of the women’s football event at the 13th African Games in Ghana. They defeated their Ugandan counterparts 2-0 in the semi-finals of their match at Cape Coast Stadium….
Five sentenced to death for killing vigilante commander
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Monday convicted and sentenced five people to death by hanging or or lethal injection until they are confirmed dead for the murder of one Umezuruike Alex. Those convicted and sentenced…