Category: News
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GERMAN COURT RULES PRISONS NOT OBLIGED TO PROVIDE VEGAN MEALS
A Munich court has ruled that German prisons are not legally required to serve vegan meals to inmates. This decision came after a prisoner claimed his basic human rights were violated because he was offered only vegetarian and lactose-free meals, with the option to buy his own vegan food. The court explained that catering to…
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WIKKI TOURIST STUN ENYIMBA WITH 1-0 WIN IN ABA
Tourist FC of Bauchi handed Enyimba International FC a tough day at home, beating them 1-0 in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 13 clash on Sunday. Ahmed Abubakar’s 31st-minute strike gave Wikki Tourist a crucial lead just before halftime. Wikki’s coach Abdul Maikaba shared his delight after the match, saying he encouraged his…
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AI WON’T REPLACE PRIESTS, SAYS ICT EXPERT AT ENUGU CATHOLIC SYNOD
At the 4th Enugu Catholic Diocesan Synod, ICT expert Mr. Chinedu Chibuzor reassured everyone that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not here to replace Catholic priests in their pastoral duties. Speaking during the event themed “Faith and Practice in Enugu Diocese: Opportunities and Challenges,” Chibuzor highlighted how AI can actually help priests by speeding up research…
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NIGERIA DROPS OUT OF 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS AFTER PENALTY SHOOTOUT LOSS TO DR CONGO
Nigeria’s hopes to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in heartbreak on Sunday after a tense 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) culminated in a 4-3 defeat on penalties. Despite fielding a star-studded squad, the Super Eagles were edged out by the Leopards in the final qualifying playoff held…
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NIGERIA’S FOOD PRICES SHOW SIGNS OF RELIEF, DECLINE IN SOME AREAS
Recent reports and market surveys across Nigeria indicate that food prices are beginning to decline in certain regions, providing some relief to households amidst ongoing inflation challenges. This trend is driven by increased supply from recent harvests and government measures aimed at stabilizing prices. In Kaduna, traders and consumers observed a slight drop in the…
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CARNIVAL CALABAR EMBRACES HERITAGE WITH NEW MASCOT AND DIASPORA BAND, SAYS GOV. OTU
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Peter Odey, celebrated Carnival Calabar’s place in the state’s cultural identity during the unveiling of the 2025 mascot and the new Diaspora Band at the carnival’s Second Dry Run. The mascot symbolizes the carnival’s beauty, growth, and resilience, marking two decades of evolution into…
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NIGERIAN ARMY WAGES TOUGH FIGHT, DESTROYS KAY TERRORIST CAMPS ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES
In the last 24 hours, Nigerian Army troops have successfully demolished Kay terrorists’ hideouts in Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kogi, Kwara, Imo, and Benue states, according to a credible source at Army Headquarters. Early raids in Katsina’s Faskari and Sabuwa LGAs saw airstrikes hitting terrorist enclaves and ground troops capturing escape routes, motorcycles, and recovering…
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CSOs BACK NAFDAC’S BAN ON SACHET ALCOHOL STARTING DECEMBER TO PROTECT NIGERIA’S YOUTH
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) including the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have thrown their weight behind the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control’s (NAFDAC) ban on small-sized alcoholic beverages (sachets, PET bottles, glass bottles under 200ml) set for December 2025. The CSOs…
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MUTFWANG DISOWNS PDP’S MOVE TO EXPEL WIKE, FAYOSE, CALLS FOR UNITY NOT WITCH-HUNT
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has distanced himself from the Peoples Democratic Party’s controversial bid to expel Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose, and other senior members. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Gyang Bere, Mutfwang clarified that neither the PDP Governors’ Forum nor the National Executive Committee…
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SOUTH AFRICA’S CITRUS EXPORTS SOAR TO RECORD 203.4 MILLION CARTONS IN 2025
South Africa’s citrus exports skyrocketed by 22% in 2025, hitting a historic high of 203.4 million cartons (each 15 kg) and surpassing the 3 million-ton milestone for the first time. This record growth is credited to favourable weather, the maturation of new orchards, and enhanced farming efficiency in water management and pest control. Global demand,…
