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At Least 21 Dead, 70 Injured As Crowded Market Shelled In Sudan, Doctors Network Blames RSF

Shelling by the Rapid Support Forces kills 21 and injures over 70 in a Sudanese market, worsening the humanitarian crisis.

2 months ago

Finance Minister Wale Edun Refutes VAT Increase, Affirms Rate Remains at 7.5%

Finance Minister Wale Edun has dismissed reports of VAT increase, confirming the rate remains at 7.5%, as per tax laws.

2 months ago

Nigeria’s Secret Police Arrest Labour Leader Ajaero at Abuja Airport

NLC President Ajaero was arrested by DSS at Abuja Airport on Monday, just before his official trip to the UK.

2 months ago

Presidency Disowns Yacht Moored in France with Nigerian Flag

A 42m Bennetti yacht moored in St-Tropez, France, belongs to a private Nigerian citizen, not Tinubu, the Presidency has clarified.

2 months ago

Dark Sunday As Dozens of  Lagos-Bound Travellers Killed in Tragic Niger Petrol Truck Explosion

No less than 48 people and 50 cows were killed in a petrol tanker explosion Sunday afternoon in Niger state.

2 months ago

Nigerian Army Dismisses Reports of Mass Resignation of Soldiers As ‘Misleading, Spurious, Baseless’ 

Nigeria's Army has discredited reports of soldiers' mass resignation over corruption as a deliberate attempt to sow seeds of disaffection.

2 months ago

Adeleke: Osun Ready for Transition to Agro-Industrial State, Cargo Airport in the Works

"We are using local contractors; we are sourcing materials locally. By doing so, Osun money is staying in Osun..." Adeleke:…

2 months ago

Afreximbank Donates $500,000 To Caribbean Nations Devastated By Hurricane Beryl, Pledges Continued Support

Afreximbank has presented a $500,000 for Caribbean nations affected by Hurricane Beryl, promoting climate resilience.

2 months ago

Nigeria to Establish Air Quality Monitoring Stations Across the Country

Nigeria's Federal Government has expressed its readiness to establish air quality monitoring stations across the country.

2 months ago

Tinubu: We’re Prepared To Adequately Equip, Improve Welfare Of  Police To Protect Nigerians

Tinubu has charged the Nigeria Police to embrace modern technology and community policing in combating crime.

2 months ago

Paralympics Games: First Lady Remi Tinubu Congratulates Nigeria’s Onyinyechi Mark For Winning Gold Medal

First Lady Remi Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria's Onyinyechi Mark for winning gold medal at the ongoing Paralympics Games in Paris.

2 months ago

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney Announces Support for Kamala Harris

Former  US VP Cheney has revealed his plan to vote for Kamala Harris, citing Trump as a threat to democracy.

2 months ago

Protests Erupt in France Over Michel Barnier’s Appointment as Prime Minister

Frances left-wing political parties have called for protests against Michel Barnier’s appointment as prime minister.

2 months ago

Nigeria Limits Rice Sale at N40,000 to Public Servants with National Identity Number to Curb Racketeering

Agriculture minister Kyari says rice will be sold at N40,000 per 50kg bag, only to public servants with NIN.

2 months ago

Lagos Ranked World’s 6th Best City for Nightlife by Time-Out Magazine

Time-Out Magazine has named Lagos the 6th best city for nightlife, citing strong tourism and entertainment growth under Governor Sanwo-Olu.

2 months ago

Aviation Minister Keyamo Vows to Combat Touting, Extortion at Nigerian Airports with Severe Penalties

Minister Keyamo has reaffirmed his commitment to eradicating touting and extortion at Nigerian airports, promising severe punishment for offenders.

2 months ago

Naira Appreciates Marginally to N1,593 on NAFEX Despite Parallel Market Depreciation

On Friday, naira appreciated on NAFEX, closing at N1,593/$1, while it depreciated on the parallel market to N1,673/$1.

2 months ago

Judge Delays Trump Hush Money Sentencing Until after Election to Maintain Court’s Impartiality

A New York judge has delayed Trump’s sentencing until after the election to avoid perceptions of political bias or interference.

2 months ago

Labour Party’s Repositioning Efforts Led by Peter Obi, Alex Otti Gains Conditional NLC Support

NLC’s Political Commission has backed Labour Party’s new interim administration, describing it as a positive step.

2 months ago

Algiers to Host Afreximbank’s CANEX 2024 with Theme ‘One People, United in Culture’

Afreximbank has announced Algiers as host for CANEX 2024, focusing on Africa's creative industries with theme 'One People, United in…

2 months ago