Written by At least 50 Sudanese refugees have died off the coast of eastern Libya after their boat caught fire, an International Organisation for Migration spokesperson told AFP Wednesday. “The tragic incident took place when a rubber boat carrying 75 Sudanese refugees caught fire off the coast of Tobruk, Libya, while en route to Greece,” the … Continue reading “At Least 50 Sudanese Refugees Killed In Libya Shipwreck, Says IOM”
Donald Trump was welcomed by King Charles III to Windsor Castle Wednesday with a royal spectacle featuring gun salutes, mounted horses and bagpipes as the US president’s historic second state visit got into full swing. The pair laughed and joked as Trump inspected troops at the castle west of London, in an elaborate welcome … Continue reading “King Charles III Gives Trump Royal Welcome On UK State Visit”
The Maldivian parliament has passed legislation to regulate journalists and media institutions despite widespread concerns that it would curb press freedom in the atoll nation. The parliament late Tuesday approved the Media and Broadcasting Regulations Bill, which local and foreign rights groups have described as an attack on free press. Under the legislation, a regulatory … Continue reading “Maldives Lawmakers Back Media Regulation Bill Despite Protests”
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang on Wednesday said he was disappointed by a report that Beijing has barred major Chinese tech companies from buying his company’s world-leading chips, a crucial component in the generative AI revolution. California-based Nvidia’s specially designed chips have catapulted the company to become the world’s biggest by market capitalisation, with China … Continue reading “Nvidia CEO Disappointed Over China Chip Ban Report”
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has called on the Federal and Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to investigate the road safety records of Dangote Group. DAPPMAN alleged that the company’s array of drivers had been known for being involved in fatal road accidents on Nigerian roads. The allegation came on … Continue reading “4,000 CNG Trucks: Probe Dangote’s Road Safety Records, DAPPMAN Tells FRSC”
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal results, with 60.26 per cent of the candidates obtaining five credits and above, including in Mathematics and English. Announcing the release at the Council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State, on Wednesday, the Registrar and Chief Executive, Dantani Wushishi, said … Continue reading “NECO Releases 2025 SSCE Results, Records 61% Drop In Exam Malpractice”
I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025, I proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. In my proclamation address, I highlighted the reasons for the declaration. The summary of it for context is that there was a … Continue reading “Full Text: Tinubu ends state of emergency in Rivers, restores Fubara”
… Fubara, Amaewhule To Resume Thursday President Bola Tinubu has announced the suspension of emergency rule in Rivers State, which began six months ago. Tinubu, who announced this in a statement he signed on Wednesday, explained that from the intelligence available to him, there was a new spirit of understanding, “a robust readiness, … Continue reading “Tinubu Suspends Emergency Rule In Rivers”
On Thursday, 18 September 2025, the six months state of emergency declared in Rivers State on 18 March would have expired and this has led to high expectations among the people. The hope that this would be the case was further raised when Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), former Governor of … Continue reading “Rivers After Ibok-Ette Ibas: What Next? – By Reuben Abati “
The Israeli military said it was opening a temporary new route Wednesday to allow people to flee Gaza City, as it pressed a major ground assault aimed at crushing Hamas. The army unleashed a massive bombardment of Gaza City before dawn on Tuesday and pushed its troops deeper into the Gaza Strip’s largest urban hub. … Continue reading “Israel Says To Open New Route For Gazans Fleeing Embattled City”