…Says his visit is to boost the morale of the Officers of the Battalion AS part of his maiden visit to the Joint Task Force South South Operation Delta Safe, The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar visited the 146 Battalion (Main) Bonny Island to boost the morale of the …
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I named Chidimma Onwe Adetsina, Miss Universe Nigeria, the brand ambassador for Enugu State today.Chidimma, a native of Amurri, Nkanu West LGA, exemplifies the tenacity and willpower that characterize Ndi Enugu. Her journey to this remarkable achievement, despite numerous challenges, is a testament to the grit and perseverance that we, as Ndi Enugu, are known for. I am incredibly proud to congratulate her on this accomplishment and welcome her back home. Chidimma’s story will serve as a beacon of hope …
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THE Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, launched the sale of subsidised rice in the state on Thursday, as he disclosed that his administration will soon begin implementing the sale of other subsidised foodstuffs across the twenty local government areas of the state. Governor Abiodun noted that the implementation of …
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THE crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party has blown over as a faction of the National Working Committee, NWC, on Friday, suspended the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, for alleged disloyalty to the party. Earlier, a faction of the NWC aligned with Damagum had announced …
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THE Ethiopian government has recognised the Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti railway for its significant contribution to the country’s expanding export-import trade. The 752-km railway, a vital link between the two countries, has been praised for its fast-growing role in promoting socio-economic development. https://newsextra24.com/tennis-legend-rafael-nadal-announces-retirement/ The Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company (EDR) announced that the …
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AROUND 200 women, aged between 18 and 22, from various African countries have been recruited to work in a Russian factory, assembling Iranian-designed attack drones destined for Ukraine. These women, many from countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, South Sudan, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria, were lured with promises of a work-study …
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AS pandemic-era travel restrictions have eased, Africa’s tourism sector has bounced back strongly. The UN World Tourism Organisation reported that by last year, the continent had recovered 96 percent of its pre-pandemic visitor numbers, with a full return to 2019 levels expected by 2024. Angola, with its rich natural and cultural heritage, …
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Tennis all-time great, Rafael Nadal has finally announced he will retire at the end of the 2024 season. Newsextra24 reports that the 38-year-old Spaniard will however compete in his final professional event at the Davis Cup Finals to be held in Malaga, Spain from 19-24 November. “Hello everyone, I am …
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THE Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, has issued a summons to Yahaya Bello of 9, Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, following criminal charges brought by the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The case, under the jurisdiction of Hon. Justice Maryann E. Anenih, involves serious allegations, including Criminal Breach of …
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Bandits have again killed a police officer. Newsextra24 learnt that the criminals, who ambushed commuters at the Tsafe-Funtua Road on Thursday, also abducted many travelers, including an expatriate and members of staff of a construction company. Villagers said that the bandits, with sophisticated weapons, blocked the Tsafe – Funtua Road …
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