The Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) have elected the President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani as the new chairman of the African Union for 2024. Ghazouani takes over from President Azali Assoumani of the Union of Comoros, who was the Chairperson for 2023. His selection …

The Federal government has said it cannot fold its arms and see the price of cement spiraled out of control.   Consequently, the Minister of Works, David Umahi has summoned cement manufacturers to a meeting on Monday to examine the issues surrounding the latest development. According to a statement by …

Ekiti State Police Command has arrested eight suspected kidnappers of pupils and teachers of Apostolic Faith Nursery and Primary School, Emure-Ekiti.     The Police Commissioner, Mr Adeniran Akinwale made this known at a press briefing at the police headquarters in Ado-Ekiti, on Friday, while parading the suspects and recovered …

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed worry over the worsening hardship caused by the nation’s declining economy.   Mohammed said the masses are experiencing hunger which is translating into anger, adding that inflation and food insecurity are contributing to the hardship. The governor made the remark on Friday during …

  Chioma, the Wife of the Big Brother Naija two-time contestant, Frodd, has revealed that she was the one who first professed love to him.   The Pharmacist made the interesting disclosure while featuring in a recent interview with Pulse alongside Frodd, whose real name is Chukwuemeka Okoye. The host …

Bitcoin spiked above $50,000 Tuesday for the first time in more than two years as investors grow optimistic that US approval of broader trading in the unit will ramp up demand.     The cryptocurrency has enjoyed a strong run-in recent month, fuelled by expectations US lawmakers would allow the …

The Nigeria Labour Congress has declared a two -day national protest on 27th and 28th of February to demonstrate outrage on the mounting hardship and insecurity across the country.       The NLC said if its demands are not met after the nationwide protests, it would issue a seven-day …

Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted trucks allegedly transporting banned goods to the Republic of Cameroon. The trucks, loaded with 600 50kg bags of cement each, were on Friday displayed to journalists at the headquarters of the Nigeria Police in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu …

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has informed the club that he will leave this summer.   According to Sky Sports, Mbappe communicated his decision to the club’s president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, on Tuesday. The terms of the Frenchman’s departure are yet to be finalised, as negotiations continue on whether Mbappe will …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stopped international oil companies from repatriating 100% foreign exchange proceeds to their mother companies overseas at once.     The apex bank said international oil companies can repatriate 50% of their proceeds in the first instance and then the other half after 90 …