PRESIDENT Biden announced Tuesday that the U.S. helped secure a ceasefire deal in Lebanon, which would end fighting between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. His announcement came as Israel’s Cabinet approved the ceasefire after urging from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The war between Israel and the Iran-backed group …

NOLLYWOOD actress, singer, and film producer Dayo Amusa has addressed the public’s curiosity regarding the identity of her son’s father. The actress welcomed her first child, a baby boy, in the United States on November 18 but chose not to disclose any details about the father. During a TikTok live …

Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Wednesday morning for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to attend the opening ceremony of the 2024 International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources (SIREXE). SIREXE is an international conference organized by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire, focusing on “Policies and Strategy for the Sustainable Development …

EDO State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved free bus services for the people of the State through the State-owned  Edo City Transport Service (ECTS). The initiative is part of his administration’s drive to entrench his policy direction, “A NEW EDO HAS RISEN”. The free bus service which covers the …

AT least five individuals reportedly died following the capsizing of a boat on the well-known Bennett Island River in the Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. Naija News learnt that the tragic incident took place on Monday night. The Delta state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed this …

Ashleigh Plumptre is brimming with excitement following her inclusion in the Super Falcons’ squad for an upcoming international friendly match against the French national team, Les Bleues. Ashleigh Plumptre has faced significant challenges in her career, particularly after suffering a serious ACL injury earlier this year that kept her sidelined for …

Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has awarded a N1 billion contract for general rehabilitation of Argungu General Hospital in Argungu Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Idris announced this at the flag-off for the construction of 1km road in Argungu town on …

EDO government says it will rebuild a defect found in the newly inaugurated Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole said this on Tuesday during an inspection tour of the facility. It would be recalled that the hospital was remodeled and inaugurated by former governor …

Airtel Africa, a telecommunications and mobile money services provider, says it has appointed Dinesh Balsingh as the new Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria. Airtel Africa, Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar in a statement on Tuesday said the appointment was effective on Nov. 1, 2024. He noted that with the …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has urged the Senate to consider and confirm the nomination of the Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for appointment as the substantive COAS. Tinubu’s letter of request was read on Tuesday at the plenary by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. He had earlier …