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Mourinho Praises Galatasaray’s Loan Signing of Osimhen

Mourinho Praises Galatasaray's Loan Signing of Osimhen Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, has admitted that the decision of their bitter rivals, Galatasaray to sign Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen on loan was a brilliant move. The Portuguese tactician also confessed that it was a type of deal he would have loved to do if Fenerbahce’s management had t...

Mr Ribadu made the call at the 3RD Counter-terrorism and Counter-insurgency Seminar organised by the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, NARC, in Collaborations with Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, on Wednesday in Abuja.

Financial institutions must be part of counter-terrorism efforts — Ribadu The National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, has emphasised the need for financial institutions to be in the frontline in the fight against terrorism financing as part of Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts. Mr Ribadu made the call at the 3RD Counter-terrorism and Counter-insurgency Seminar or...

Op-Ed: U.S.-Saudi Defense Cooperation: Next Steps

Even if an Israeli-Saudi normalization deal proves unattainable for now, Washington and Riyadh should still seek ways to enhance military and defense cooperation in order to advance common interests and prepare for future security challenges.

U.S.-Saudi Defense Cooperation: Next Steps As U.S. officials continue their efforts to broker Israeli-Saudi normalization, the clock also keeps ticking on one of its most important potential byproducts: a formal U.S. defense pact with the kingdom. Yet expanding military and defense cooperation with the Saudis need not be bound by the compres...

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after debate

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after debate Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris. The musician’s endorsement, which had been eagerly anticipated, was signed “Childless Cat Lady.” Pop superstar Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential candidacy Tuesday night after the high-stakes debate. “I will be casting my v...

U.S. and Nigeria Strengthen Energy Cooperation in Inaugural Strategic Dialogue

U.S. and Nigeria Strengthen Energy Cooperation in Inaugural Strategic Dialogue WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of State will host the inaugural U.S.-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue on September 11-12, marking a significant step in advancing energy cooperation between the two nations. The event, led by Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Py...

Steve Biko, the South African liberation struggle hero who considered dishonour worse than death

Steve Biko, the South African liberation struggle hero who considered dishonour worse than death By Jacob Dlamini, Princeton University What happens when death becomes the ultimate marker of one’s commitment to one’s freedom? Jacob Dlamini explores this and other questions in his new book, Dying for Freedom: Political Martyrdom in South Africa. This edited extract, from the chapter Dead and...

Sextortion: US Court Sentences Nigerian brothers Samuel and Samson Ogoshi to 17½ years in prison https://chatnewstv.com/sextortion-us-court-sentences-nigerian-brothers-samuel-and-samson-ogoshi-to-17%c2%bd-years-in-prison/

President Tinubu approves commencement of 2024 national honours award

President Tinubu approves commencement of 2024 national honours award President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of 2024 National Honours Award to Nigerians and friends of Nigeria who have contributed to the development of the country. Zaphaniah Jisalo, Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, made this known at a meeting with management staf...

Shettima Describes Maiduguri floods as most catastrophic in 3 decades

Shettima Describes Maiduguri floods as most catastrophic in 3 decades Vice President Kashim Shettima says, despite preparations, the severity of the floods in Maiduguri is most catastrophic in over three decades in the state capital Mr Shettima stated this on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the ravaging floods, in Maiduguri, Borno State. He said the impact...

Investors gain N343bn

Investors gain N343bn The Nigerian stock market, on Tuesday, rebounded from its previous session’s loss with N343 billion profit added to the portfolios of investors. Investors’ interests in MTN Nigeria, alongside Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO),Transnational Corporation and Oando Plc pushed the broader index i...

Nigeria’s revenue increases to N9.1trn in Q1 – Edun

Nigeria’s revenue increases to N9.1trn in Q1 – Edun Wale Edun, the Minister for Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, says that Federal Government’s revenue for the first quarter of 2024 has increased to N9.1 trillion. According to Mr Edun, this is more than double in the same period in 2023. Mr Edun said this at the 17th Annual Banking...

Trump Clashes With Harris at debate

Trump Clashes With Harris at debate Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris will on Tuesday meet to debate, a phenomenon that could prove pivotal in their pitched battle for the White House. The ABC News-hosted debate at 9 p.m. ET (0100 GMT on Wednesday) takes place just eight we...

Tinubu orders NEMA to assist victims Maiduguri Flood Victims

Tinubu orders NEMA to assist victims Maiduguri Flood Victims President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday expressed concern over the flood that affected parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno. The President extended condolences to the government and people of the state, especially to the families that lost their means of livelihood. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the...

UK Starts Early “Get Out Jail Free” To Curb Overcrowding

UK Starts Early "Get Out Jail Free" To Curb Overcrowding Hundreds of UK prisoners are being freed early to cut overcrowding in jails, as 1,700 prisoners are expected to be released on Tuesday from jails across England and Wales. This was in addition to the 1,000 inmates normally freed each week. According to Reuters, pictures showed groups of inmates walk...

Shettima Describes Maiduguri floods as most catastrophic in 3 decades

Shettima Describes Maiduguri floods as most catastrophic in 3 decades Vice President Kashim Shettima says, despite preparations, the severity of the floods in Maiduguri is most catastrophic in over three decades in the state capital Mr Shettima stated this on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the ravaging floods, in Maiduguri, Borno State. He said the impact...

Customs Is Taking Care of me, says Jemima Emmanuel Widow of Slain Customs Officer

Customs Is Taking Care of me, says Jemima Emmanuel Widow of Slain Customs Officer A Widow of a slain customs officer, Mrs. Jemima Emmanuel Agom says, since the death of her husband, two years and four months ago, the Nigeria Customs Service has been taking care of her.   Disclosing this on the heels of a presentation of a brand new TECNO POP 8 264 GB Android phone, worth […]

U.S. Expands Sanctions on Iran and Russia Over Military Cooperation

U.S. Expands Sanctions on Iran and Russia Over Military Cooperation The United States announced a new round of sanctions on Monday, targeting Iranian and Russian entities involved in the transfer of ballistic missiles and other military equipment, as part of an effort to counter Iran’s growing support for Russia in its war against Ukraine. The sanctions were impos...

Hollywood Icon James Earl Jones Dies at 93

Hollywood Icon James Earl Jones Dies at 93 The world mourns the loss of James Earl Jones, the celebrated American actor whose resonant voice and towering stage presence captivated audiences for over six decades. Jones, known for his iconic roles as Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King, passed away on Monday at the age of 93.....

E3 Foreign Ministers Condemn Iranian Missile Transfers to Russia, Announce Sanctions

E3 Foreign Ministers Condemn Iranian Missile Transfers to Russia, Announce Sanctions Brussels (ChatnewsTV) – The foreign ministers of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom (E3) have strongly condemned Iran’s transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia, describing the move as a dangerous escalation of Iran’s military support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. In a joint statement re...

Ex-Governor Ada-George’s Criticism of Wike Exposes Bias, Hidden Agenda – Woke

Ex-Governor Ada-George’s Criticism of Wike Exposes Bias, Hidden Agenda – Woke Port Harcourt, Sept. 10, 2024 (ChatnewsTV) – Engr Emeka Woke, former Chief of Staff to the FCT Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike, has strongly criticized former Rivers State Governor, Chief Rufus Ada-George, over his recent attacks on Wike. In an open statement, Woke accused Ada-George of harboring a pe...

Enugu Government Warns Butchers, Poultry Farmers Against Sale of Unfit Animals

Enugu Government Warns Butchers, Poultry Farmers Against Sale of Unfit Animals Enugu, Nigeria (ChatnewsTV) – The Enugu State Government has issued a stern warning to butchers and poultry farmers, urging them to cease the sale of animals and chickens that have died under suspicious circumstances. Authorities have vowed to punish offenders to prevent potential public health ri...

Why We Raided SERAP Office

Why We Raided SERAP Office The Department of State Services (DSS), Tuesday morning, spoke on the alleged raid on the office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Abuja and Lagos. The Service in a statement on its website titled: ‘DSS Position On Alleged Invasion Of SERAP Offices’ noted that: ....

ICYMI: DSS Grants Ajaero Administrative Bail

DSS Grants Ajaero Administrative Bail The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero who was arrested on Monday morning by the Department of State Services, has been granted bail by the agency. Joe Ajaero who was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, was said to be on his way to England to attend a con...

NGX: Investors lose N111bn

NGX: Investors lose N111bn The Nigerian equity market opened the week with N111 billion loss recorded for investors, amid supplementary listing of eight billion ordinary shares of Japaul Gold and Ventures Plc. Specifically, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., NGX,market capitalization, which opened at N55.394 trillion, shed N111 bill...

Brussels (ChatnewsTV) – The Central Baltic “Smart E67” project has been named a finalist in the prestigious RegioStars 2024 Awards, a recognition given to top EU-funded projects. Selected from 262 entries, Smart E67 is lauded for its efforts to improve transport efficiency and safety along the key E67 transport corridor in Estonia and Latvia through the use of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).

According to a statement released on Tuesday by the 2024 REGIOSTARS competition organizers, the Smart E67 project “highlights the importance of using advanced technology to enhance transport safety and environmental sustainability.”

The RegioStars competition, which allows public voting, opened on September 2. The finalists, including Smart E67, will present their projects to a jury during the European Week of Regions and Cities from October 7 to 10. The winners will be announced on October 9 at the awards ceremony.

Estonian Central Baltic Smart E67 Project Among Finalists in RegioStars 2024 Awards Brussels (ChatnewsTV) – The Central Baltic “Smart E67” project has been named a finalist in the prestigious RegioStars 2024 Awards, a recognition given to top EU-funded projects. Selected from 262 entries, Smart E67 is lauded for its efforts to improve transport efficiency and safety along the...

Brussels (ChatnewsTV) – The Central Baltic “Smart E67” project has been named a finalist in the prestigious RegioStars 2024 Awards, a recognition given to top EU-funded projects. Selected from 262 entries, Smart E67 is lauded for its efforts to improve transport efficiency and safety along the key E67 transport corridor in Estonia and Latvia through the use of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).

Estonian Central Baltic Smart E67 Project Among Finalists in RegioStars 2024 Awards Brussels (ChatnewsTV) – The Central Baltic “Smart E67” project has been named a finalist in the prestigious RegioStars 2024 Awards, a recognition given to top EU-funded projects. Selected from 262 entries, Smart E67 is lauded for its efforts to improve transport efficiency and safety along the...

Amnesty International condemns NLC President’s arrest

Amnesty International condemns NLC President’s arrest Amnesty International has condemned the unlawful arrest of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday. The Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, in a press statement said the labour union leader must be immedia...

No More State Pardon For Anyone Found Guilty of Corruption — AGF

No More State Pardon For Anyone Found Guilty of Corruption — AGF The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, says those found guilty of corruption should not get State pardon. Mr Fagbemi said this at a roundtable meeting organised by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, for state A...

Nigerian Labour Congress Confirms Ajaero’s Arrests

Nigerian Labour Congress Confirms Ajaero's Arrests ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has confirmed the arrest of its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, by state agents at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja earlier today. Ajaero was reportedly taken into custody while en route to the United Kingdom for an official assign...

Army Officers Can Voluntary Retire

Army Officers Can Voluntary Retire The Nigerian Army says that voluntary retirement, discharge of personnel is routine and in line with laid down procedures as contained in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers) alike. The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, gave the clarification....