January 2025

US to pull out of Paris agreement January 2026

The United States has officially notified the secretary-general of its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, effective January 27, 2026. UN spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric announced this at a news briefing in New York. The historic accord reached by 193 countries in December 2015 to keep temperature rises below 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels was signed by

FG ready to welcome deported Nigerians from US — NiDCOM

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has said that the Federal Government is ready to welcome deported Nigerians from the United States. The Director of Media and Corporate Affairs of the commission, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, in an interview said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was in charge of such development. Balogun further said FG had already

Film’s Hapless ’90s Singleton Bridget Jones Returns

Hollywood star Renee Zellweger today will mark the return of Bridget Jones — the Chardonnay-swigging, calorie-counting hapless 1990s singleton — at the world premiere of the franchise’s upcoming film “Mad About the Boy”.Taking place in London, scene of all Bridget’s greatest catastrophes, the red carpet showing is also due to be attended by rising star

Teenager, two others killed in Lagos building collapse

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency today, confirmed the death of a teenager alongside two other males in the building collapse at Northern Vulture Estate, Chevron Drive. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who made this known in a statement, said no fewer than six people were seriously injured. “A young boy, about 15

Ferdinand urges United to sign Osimhen

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has urged the Red Devils to sign Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen to help struggling forward Rasmus Hojlund. Ferdinand pinpointed the 2023 CAF African Footballer of The Year as the perfect candidate to not only score goals for United but also guide Hojlund, who has struggled to make an impact since

CBN Waives 2025 License Renewal Fee For BDCs

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the waiver of the 2025 non-refundable annual license renewal fee for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators.In a circular dated January 24, 2025, signed by John S. Onojah, acting director of the financial policy and regulation department, the apex bank said the move aimed to ease the operators’

Probe begins as gunmen abduct Abuja family of four

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has launched an investigation into the abduction of a family of four at the Chikakore community in the Bwari Area Council. A security guard in the area,said four individuals had been confirmed kidnapped at the moment. The security personnel stated, “The attack happened this morning, but for now, we

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