India’s space agency takes aim at another milestone Saturday with the launch of a probe to study the Sun, a week after its successful unmanned landing on the Moon. Aditya-L1 will carry scientific instruments to observe the Sun’s outermost layers, blasting off at 11:50 am (0620 GMT) for its four-month journey. The United States and the European Space Agency have sent numerous probes to the centre of the solar system, beginning with NASA’s Pioneer programme in the 1960s. But if successful, the latest mission from the Indian Space Research Organisation will be the first by any Asian nation to be…
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Justice M.U. Dogondaji of the Sokoto State High Court convicted two of the suspects, Sanni Dikko and Naabu Umar, on two counts of
President Tinubu Appoints 32-year-old Khalil S. Halilu as NASENI Boss President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the appointment of Khalil Suleiman Halilu as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). By this appointment, Khalil Suleiman Halilu will serve for an initial term of five years in accordance with the relevant sections of the NASENI Act, 2014. Mr. Halilu, 32, is expected to bring his significant experience as an innovator and technology expert to bear in this important new national assignment. The tenure of Dr. Bashir Gwandu as EVC/CEO…
Bunmi, the estranged wife of popular Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo, has deactivated her Instagram account following the announcement of their marriage crash. In an Instagram post, Ninalowo disclosed the decision to part ways with his wife, Bunmi, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason. While Ninalowo openly addressed the separation, Bunmi maintained her silence on the matter. Observations made on her Instagram account, #queennino_b, on Friday revealed that she had deactivated it. Ninalowo and Bunmi initially tied the knot in a simple court ceremony in the United States back in 2007. They experienced a period of separation in 2016 but…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin, on Friday assured of the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s (AFN) commitment to protect democracy in Nigeria. Musa, who have the assurance when he paid a courtesy call, to the leaders of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs ( NSCIA) at the National Mosque, Abuja. In a statement by the Director Defence Information, Brigadier General, Tukur Gusau. The CDS acknowledged the challenges the country is facing at the moment, but assured that the AFN effort will make the country grow for better. According to him, “Nigeria will surely be safe”. Stating…
The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in charge of economic policy, Kingsley Obiora has been reportedly arrested by the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). It was widely reported that Mr Obiora has now spent four nights in custody of the secret police under questioning by the security service. According to information obtained by New Telegraph on Friday, the arrest of the Deputy CBN Governor is a wider part of allegations of financial mismanagement under the embattled and suspended CBN governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, who is also in custody of the nation’s secret police.…
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration would vigorously pursue the improvement of the country’s Ease of Doing Business (EODB) rating. The President reaffirmed his support for a robust public-private sector partnership to grow the economy, saying that his administration’s sustained, bold and coordinated reforms are anchored on a “strong adherence to accountability and transparency.” Speaking at an audience in Abuja with members of the Board and Management of the Nigeria Economic Support Group (NESG), the President reiterated his unequivocal resolve to fully implement the eight priority reform areas under the Renewed Hope Agenda within the next three years. The…
Nollywood actor, Ninalowo Bolanle, on Friday, revealed that he has parted ways with his wife, Bunmi. In a lengthy post on his verified Instagram page, the actor said he had finally accepted the “reality of the end of a road” Details later…
Erling Haaland, a forward for Manchester City, has been selected the 2022–23 UEFA Men’s Player of the Year. The Belgian won the prize by edging out Lionel Messi of Inter Miami and teammate Kevin De Bruyne. The Norwegian moved from Borussia Dortmund to the Citizens at the beginning of the previous campaign. The 22-year-old played a crucial role in Manchester City’s 1-0 victory over Inter Milan to win the Champions League for the first time ever. Haaland scored 11 goals in 12 games for Manchester City last season, winning the highest goal scorer award. In the competition, he has…
FG to establish Poverty Alleviation Trust Fun Dr. Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, stated on Thursday in Abuja that the Federal Government would create a Presidential Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund. Edu, who spoke at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s country director’s visit to the humanitarian ministry, said the fund was one of many initiatives to help over 133 million Nigerians escape poverty and other humanitarian challenges. The minister also requested the foundation’s financial and technical assistance in order to accomplish the mission of rescuing millions of Nigerians from poverty and addressing the numerous…
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council has suspended Gabon following the Wednesday overthrow of President Ondimba Ali Bongo by soldiers led by the head of the Republican guards, Gen Brice Nguema. The continental body on Thursday, August 31, 2023, in a post on X, formerly Twitter, condemned the military takeover of power in the Central African country. This came as Rwanda and Cameroon hurriedly retired 1, 029 senior officers in a surprise move against their respective militaries. The Rwandan authorities approved the retirement of 12 generals, including two four-star generals, James Kabarebe and Fred Ibingira, two three-star generals, Charles…
A former spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Council, Daniel Bwala, on Thursday, indicated that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, will face expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party when the right time comes. Bwala said this while speaking on Channels Television programme, Politics Today. Wike had on Wednesday challenged the PDP to take any action against him through suspension or disciplinary measures if they could. He asserted that he had yet to encounter a party leader who possessed the authority to suspend or expel him from the PDP. Bwala explained that their limited response…