Mauritius’ electoral commission announced on Tuesday that the final general election results indicated the Alliance de Changement, led by Navin Ramgoolam, secured 62.6% of the total votes. The parliamentary election was held on Sunday, with incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and his main rivals pledging to tackle the cost of living crisis affecting approximately…
The Nigerian government has entered into a $1.2bn (R21.67bn) contract with Chinese state-owned engineering company (CNCEC) to upgrade a critical gas processing facility that supports domestic aluminium production, according to the petroleum ministry. The agreement between CNCEC and BFI Group, core investor in the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria, constitutes the inaugural step in rejuvenating…
Yesterday, the 11th of November, 2024, we read the news with curiosity that Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has lifted the suspension of the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mnyim. Governor Alia, a few weeks ago suspended Mnyim over the inclusion of Benue among the states challenging the…
…..Coach Bawa describes Speaker Jatau’s gesture first of its kind in Kokona LGA’s history Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, is sponsoring 13 football players from Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State to Accra, Republic of Ghana, in an effort to encourage and discover young talent. The Speaker made…
In the lead-up to its parliamentary elections, Senegal is facing a dual challenge posed by devastating floods and economic struggles. The floods have severely affected northeastern villages, resulting in widespread displacement and loss of livelihoods. Senegal is confronting economic difficulties, comprising subdued growth, widening fiscal gaps, and possible delays in IMF financial support, casting uncertainty…
Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, identifies the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme as a cornerstone of national integration and development since its inception in 1973. In a statement issued by Austine Elemue, SA Media To FCT Minister of State, 12th November, 2024., Mahmoud made this declaration during the NYSC…
By Yahaya Idris The newly elected Local Government Chairmen in Nasarawa West, Nasarawa State, are committed to carrying out projects that align with Governor Abdullahi Sule’s development plan, emphasizing rural community growth. Our correspondent conducted separate interviews with local government chairmen, outlining their key priorities and initiatives for the next three-year term. Pharmacist Ahmed Baba…
A special 40th-day prayer session was held in remembrance and peaceful repose of Hajia Ramatallahi Bismillahi, matriarch of Alhaji Tajudeen Ibrahim Bismillahi’s family, on Sunday at her country home in Ejuku, Yagba East Local Government Area. The Fidau prayer ceremony, honoring the life of the departed, welcomed an impressive assembly of society’s elite from within…
Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Founder of Daystar Christian Center, recommends self-contentment to men worried about their small manhood, warning against artificial manipulations with potential future drawbacks. Pastor Adeyemi delivered the Sunday sermon, while addressing the congregation. Recalling his secondary school days, the 57-year-old preacher pointed out the absurdity of comparing bodies. The clergyman further encouraged young…
By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja Alhaji (Dr) Shaba Mekudi, National President of the National Association of Nigeria Traditional Medicine Practitioners, has urged the Kogi State Government to establish a traditional medicine regulatory board. Alhaji Shaba made the call on Sunday at the inauguration of the state office of the Association in Lokoja. He noted that upon…