President Bola Tinubu and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Tuesday, announcing the elevation of Nigeria-China relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. The two leaders also agreed to establish a high-level Nigeria-China community focused on a shared future. The meeting, part of President Tinubu’s official visit, sets the …
Read More »Prosecution of #EndBadGovernance Protesters Threatens Democracy, says NANS
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised serious concerns over the prosecution of individuals involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests, describing the legal actions as a significant threat to Nigeria’s democracy. In a communiqué issued on Tuesday, the Senate President of NANS, Akinteye Babatunde, stated that these prosecutions undermine the …
Read More »161,000 Gaza Children Receive First Polio Vaccine — WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Tuesday that over 161,000 children have received their first dose of the polio vaccine in central Gaza. This marks the beginning of a mass vaccination campaign led by the UN in the war-torn Palestinian territory. “The number of children vaccinated in central Gaza …
Read More »Former President Yar’Adua’s Mother Dies at 102
Dada Yar’adua, the mother of former President Umaru Yar’adua and notable figures including Shehu Yar’adua and Abdulaziz Yar’adua, has died at the age of 102. She passed away on Monday evening at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Katsina State. Dada Yar’adua is celebrated for being the mother of several influential …
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