By Zagazola Makama Heavy gunfire and explosions rocked Niger’s capital, Niamey, from the early hours of Saturday, with intense clashes reportedly continuing around the Diori Hammani International Airport, the 101 Airbase and areas around the Presidential Palace. The situation, according to security reports monitored by Zagazola, began atContinue Reading
The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory. Oyebamiji spoke on Saturday in Osogbo while addressing APC leaders, members and supporters on the outcome of the election and preparations for the 2027 general elections.Continue Reading
OTTAWA, (Xinhua) /Flowerbudnews: — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that the name “Lake Ontario” carries a long history and that Canadians will always use this name regardless of external changes. Carney wrote in a post on X that the name came from the Wendat word Ontari’io,Continue Reading
OSLO, Xinhua)/Flowerbudnews : — Norway’s new monarch will reign as King Haakon VIII and use the motto “Alt for Norge” (“All for Norway”), according to an official record of the Council of State published by the Norwegian government on Friday. At an extraordinary Council of State held at theContinue Reading
JERUSALEM, (Xinhua)/Flowerbudnews : — Emily Segal, a 27-year-old film student at Tel Aviv University, can finally return to work on her graduation film. Six months ago, after the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, she was awakened by a phone call one morningContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has facilitated the extradition of Nigerians to the United States of America to face prosecution over allegedly sexually extorting two teenage boys in the U.S., resulting in their deaths. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said in a statement on FridayContinue Reading
…Bemoans public institutions’ failure to reward hard work, guarantee fairness …. Says patriotism cannot be sustained by slogans, decrees or repeated appeals alone …Urges leaders to ensure consequences for misuse of public resources A People’s Redemption Party (PRP) presidential aspirant, Engr. (Dr) Yakubu Mohammed Kingsley (YMK), currently awaitingContinue Reading
The National Youth Service Corps has announced Monday, September 7, to Sunday, September 13, 2026, as the period for online registration for prospective members of the 2026 Batch C. The scheme also warned prospective corps members that National Education Records Database clearance is compulsory before they can complete theirContinue Reading
2027: Ex INEC Director advocates commission to end electoral impunity – News Agency of Nigeria 2027: Ex By Linda Ogbonna Lagos: A retired Director of Voter Education and Publicity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mr Femi Akinbiyi, has advocated the establishment of an Electoral Offences CommissionContinue Reading
