By Sabiu Abdullahi Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year ban from football following reports of a failed drug test, as disclosed by Italian media outlets. The news of Pogba’s ban was further corroborated by football journalist Fabrizio Romano, who confirmed the development via his X account, adding credibility to the reports circulating
By Sabiu Abdullahi New Zealand has officially designated the entirety of the Hamas organization as a “terrorist group,” according to an announcement from the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced the decision, citing the brutality of Hamas’s terrorist attacks in October 2023, which the New Zealand government unequivocally condemned. While New
By Sabiu Abdullahi Humanitarian aid from the Indonesian charity MER-C (Medical Emergency Rescue Committee) has successfully entered the Gaza Strip, as reported by Indonesian volunteers on the ground. Despite challenges posed by Israeli attacks, trucks carrying essential supplies have reached their destination, providing much-needed relief to residents of the besieged enclave. Fikri Rofiul Haq and
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Ogun State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) reaffirmed its unwavering stance on the proposed N1 million minimum wage for workers in the country during a press briefing held in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Wednesday. Comrade Hammed Ademola-Benco, the State Chairman of the NLC, reiterated the union’s position, emphasising
In the midst of the ongoing crisis in Gaza, Alexandra Saieh, head of humanitarian policy and advocacy at Save the Children International, has spoken out, describing the situation as dire.
By Sabiu Abdullahi President Bola Tinubu has candidly accepted responsibility for the current economic challenges facing Nigeria, affirming his administration’s commitment to steering the nation towards economic and social prosperity. Speaking at the residence of Pa Reuben Fasoranti in Akure, Ondo State, President Tinubu showed his determination to lead Nigeria through the present difficulties towards
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Ghanaian Parliament on Wednesday approved the bill on human sexual rights and family values, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ bill, amidst intense debate and controversy. Sponsored by Sam Nartey George, Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, the bill, titled ‘Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill’, seeks to
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, announced on Wednesday that the Federal Government, in an effort to enhance healthcare accessibility and affordability, had successfully enrolled approximately 750,000 Nigerians in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Pate made this disclosure during the third edition of the ministerial press
By Sabiu Abdullahi Operatives of the FCT Police Command mu apprehended Samaila Fafa, also known as Habu Ibrahim, a notorious kidnapper. The arrest of Fafa comes after the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had placed a hefty N20 million bounty on Fafa and another wanted bandit. According to Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer,
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Nigerian Senate has granted approval to President Bola Tinubu’s call for the dismissal of Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice-Chair of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). This decision came following a letter from President Tinubu, citing inefficiency as the basis for Irukera’s removal. The letter, read during Wednesday’s plenary