Senator Ned Nwoko has debunked reports alleging that he married his wife, Regina, when she was 17 years old, describing the claims as “entirely untrue and misleading.” In a statement on Thursday, the lawmaker clarified that Regina was 21 years old when they met. “During my first meeting with Regina, I asked her age, and […]
France on Thursday commemorated the 10th anniversary of the November 13, 2015, terrorist attacks the country’s deadliest assault in modern history with solemn remembrance ceremonies and plans for a permanent memorial. The coordinated attacks, claimed by the Islamic State group, left 130 people dead in shootings and suicide bombings across Paris and its suburbs. The […]
In a landmark decision that marks a turning point in Nigeria’s educational history, the Federal Government has officially approved the National Policy on Almajiri Education. The approval came during the National Council on Education (NCE) meeting held in Akure, Ondo State, after years of advocacy and several failed attempts. The newly approved policy, spearheaded by […]
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has assured Nigerians that the country currently maintains adequate national stock levels of major petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and cooking gas, amid the peak demand season. In a statement, the Authority noted that domestic fuel supply remains stable and is being sustained through a combination […]
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed that no Nigerian is being persecuted for their faith, emphasizing that the nation’s primary challenge remains terrorism a global menace requiring collective international response. General Oluyede made the remark while addressing the outcome of the Joint Security and Intelligence Chiefs Meeting convened by the National […]
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Egbewole (SAN), has commended students of the institution for their resilience, maturity, and calmness in the face of the challenges occasioned by the ongoing relocation of the University Park. In a statement issued from his office on Thursday, Professor Egbewole expressed deep appreciation to the students […]
German police have made 16 arrests in a major operation against international criminals involved in a fraud scheme dubbed “grandchild scam,” they announced on Wednesday. The fraud involves callers pretending to be relatives and feigning an emergency – for example, that they have caused a traffic accident and killed someone. The people who receive these […]
Coca-Cola employees in Germany will receive a pay rise and a one-off payment under a new collective agreement reached following recent walkouts. The deal was reached in collective bargaining negotiations in Hamburg, according to a joint announcement issued on Wednesday by the Food, Beverages and Catering Union (NGG) and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Germany (CCEP DE). […]
German prosecutors said on Wednesday they have arrested a suspected Hamas member accused of procuring weapons that they assume were intended for attacks on Israeli or Jewish institutions. The suspect was arrested on the motorway as he entered Germany from the Czech Republic, the federal public prosecutor’s office in Karlsruhe said. He is to be […]
The German Council of Economic Experts has lowered its growth forecast for 2026, projecting gross domestic product (GDP) expansion of 0.9%, according to its annual report released on Wednesday. Earlier this year, the council forecast growth of 1% for 2026, while the government has projected GDP to rise 1.3%. The five-member council, known as the […]
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