No fewer than 129 were feared killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo during an attempted prison break. Congolese Interior Minister, Jacquemain Shabani, who made this known via his X handle on Tuesday, said authorities shot dead 24 inmates of the Makala prison in the capital Kinshasa, while dozens of others were suffocated or trampled…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday expressed concern over antibiotics production in many countries. WHO, in a statement, issued recommendations for the safe production of antibiotics for the first time. WHO reported that too many active substances from pharmaceutical factories often end up in wastewater and the environment, which could promote the spread of…
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says dozens of his citizens were killed on Tuesday in a Russian missile attack on the central Ukrainian city of Poltava, describing it as one of the deadliest strikes of the two-and-a-half-year war. Zelensky vowed to hold “Russian scum” accountable for the attack on a military education facility and nearby…
Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has welcomed the birth of a Prince with his queen, Ashley Folashade. The information was made available on the X platform of the Osun monarch on Tuesday. Sharing the news, Oba Ogunwusi wrote, “To God be the glory great things he has done. Hearty congratulations to the entire House…
China President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed his commitment to collaborate closely with President Bola Tinubu to enhance the China-Nigeria diplomatic relationship and promote China-Africa cooperation. This was announced during their meeting at the Great Hall in Beijing, where Tinubu was visiting at Xi’s invitation. The meeting comes ahead of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation…
Switzerland has reopened its embassy in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, 33 years after closing its previous representation in the country due to the 1991 Gulf War. The Swiss Foreign Ministry disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying that security situation has improved to such a degree after years of conflict that it is now…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that it does not oversee the admission process for Higher National Diploma (HND) programs. In a statement by its Spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB emphasized that it has no involvement or authority over HND admissions and is not responsible for programs outside of its regular admissions. The…
Famous Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has confirmed Iyabo Ojo’s daughter engagement to popular Tanzanian singer, Juma Jux. Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla had shared a romantic video of her and Juma Jux in Nigerian traditional outfits, in what looked like a pre-wedding shoot. She accompanied the video with “Ololufemi”, meaning “my beloved”. Jux also reposted the…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, warned President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday to find a lasting solution to the high cost of food items if he wants to maintain peace in his administration. According to Ayodele, the Tinubu government seems confused about reducing food prices due to sabotage from some individuals who…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, has boasted that he recorded all his hit songs sitting down. Speaking in a viral video, Wizkid said he doesn’t stress himself to make hits. The ‘Essence’ hitmaker also claimed he dislikes promoting his music or granting media interviews. “All my biggest songs from ‘Holla At Your Boy’…
