International
Re: Awikonko prostrates, begs and apologises to Alaafin in the presence of Royal fathers and the world
The recent public act of contrition by social media personality Awikonko, who went to meet the Alaafin, prostrated and sincerely sought forgiveness for defamatory videos he had previously published, is …
CALL TO OYO SONS AND DAUGHTERS IN THE DIASPORA: SUPPORT THE CORONATION AND REIGN OF HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, IKU BABA YEYE OBA ENGR. AKEEM ABIMBOLA OWOADE I
PRESS RELEASE The Chairperson of the Diaspora Subcommittee of the Alaafin Coronation and President of the Oyo Descendants Union UK/Ireland, Princess Alhaja Bilikisu Savage, has issued a heartfelt appeal to …
Global Economy Stabilizes, But Developing Economies Face Tougher Slog
Long-Term Growth Outlook is Weakest Since Start of the Century WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2025—Developing economies—which fuel 60 percent of global growth—are projected to finish the first quarter of the …
Developing Countries Paid Record $1.4 Trillion on Foreign Debt in 2023
Financial Squeeze on Poorest Economies Tightened as Private Creditors Retreated
Zenith Bank Expands Global Footprint With New Branch In Paris
Zenith Bank Plc has expanded its international presence with the inauguration of Zenith Bank (UK), Paris Branch, marking a significant step in its global growth strategy. The commissioning took place …
South African beauty queen crowned Miss Nigeria after nationality row
Chidimma Adetshina, whose father is Nigerian, had been competing in South African competition, but withdrew after a xenophobic backlash A former Miss South Africa contestant hounded over a nationality row was …
UN Tourism Delegation Rates Ekiti High in Hospitality and Tourism Vision
……lauds Ikogosi Warm Spring,Davies Travel Lodge Marcel Leijzer, Manager of Technical Cooperation at the United Nations Tourism (UN Tourism), has praised the people of Ekiti State and Nigerians for their …
Chinese firm seizes Nigeria’s guest houses in UK, lists them for $2.2m on eBay
Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd, the Chinese firm involved in legal face-off with Nigeria over alleged contract breach by Ogun State government, has concluded plans to list two residential …
UN Tourism Delegation Arrives in Nigeria for Ekiti Tourism Master Plan Initiative
In a historic move, the UN Tourism delegation arrived at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos today to advance the development of the Ekiti State Tourism Master Plan. This …
Beirut’s residents sun themselves beneath the sonic booms of Israeli jets
By Olivia Aucland Yesterday morning, two deep, reverberating booms sounded across Beirut. The three other women in my co-work leapt up from their desks and dashed to the window …
France Faces Hung Parliament In Election Results
National Rally has come third in the second round of voting in France’s parliamentary election, according to exit polls. Marine Le Pen’s far-right party was being tipped to emerge as …
TINUBU WON’T BE THE LAST TO FALL, BY WOLE ARISEKOLA
Tinubu stumbled on stage during the Democracy Day event in Abuja. He joins a list of world leaders who have had public falls, including Biden, Trump, Obama, Xi Jinping, Arap …
Ekiti Lady Toluwani Ojo-Lanre Secures EPLF Fellowship and Emerges Vice President
In a remarkable achievement, Toluwani Ojo-Lanre, a native of Usi Ekiti and a graduate in Forestry and Wildlife, has been awarded the prestigious Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship (EPLF) and …
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle land in Nigeria with Tight Schedules – Details
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have arrived in Nigeria for their 3 Days tour to promote the Invictus Games. They will also attend a training session for the charity organisation …
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway : God bless Tinubu , Boost to Nigeria’s Tourism Sector
By Wale Ojo- Lanre Esq Nigeria, a country blessed with diverse cultural, historical, and natural wonders, has long been recognized as a prime destination for both domestic and international tourists. …
