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Nigerian Government Faces Backlash Over 230% Electricity Tariff Hike As Falana Threatens Legal Action

Femi Falana says the Nigerian government is burdening consumers for the power sector's inefficiency.

7 months ago

Israel Withdraws Troops From Gaza, Leaves One Brigade As Egypt Set To Host Ceasefire Talks

Ahead of talks in Egypt, Hamas hopes for a truce to end the war but Israel has vowed a total…

7 months ago

World Health Day: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Asserts Healthcare As A Fundamental Right For All

Nigeria's First Lady Remi Tinubu says healthcare delivery is the people's right and not a privilege.

7 months ago

Elon Musk Sparks Legal Battle with Brazilian Justice Over X Account Reactivation

Conflict has erupted after Elon Musk publicly declared his intention to reactivate accounts that Brazilian Justice Moraes ordered blocked.

7 months ago

KPMG: Nigeria’s Monetary Tightening Policy Will Attract More FX Inflows, But Not Enough To Tame Inflation

Nigeria's inflation reaching 31.7% in February 2024 necessitated the more aggressive response of the CBN to address inflationary pressures.

7 months ago

WHO Raises Alarm on Global Health Inequities, Says 4.5 Billion People Lacked Essential Health Services In 2021

WHO urges action to address challenges in global health equity and stresses importance of access to essential services.

7 months ago

Atiku Accuses Tinubu Of Prioritising Personal Business Interests In Lagos-Calabar Highway Project

Atiku criticises lack of transparency in Lagos-Calabar Highway project, questions high cost, and raises concerns about project completion.

7 months ago

Rwanda Warns That Allowing Hatred, Disunity To Fester Could Lead to Genocide

The path to lasting peace demands constant vigilance, said Rwanda's envoy to Nigeria at 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide.

7 months ago

Global Community Should Confront Bad Leaders, Stop Encouraging Immorality

"Unfortunately, powerful nations seem to provide more support for war and easier services for abortion,"' said Abuja Archbishop Kaigama.

7 months ago

Israel Wants Atrocities in Gaza Hidden, Says Palestine Envoy

Abdullah Shawesh has accused Israel of scaring people from Gaza so that atrocities it's commiting would remain hidden.

7 months ago

Afreximbank: We’re Working Hard to Enhance Trade Among African Countries

Afreximbank VP Kanayo Awani says Africa can boost its trade for a shared prosperity among countries within the continent.

7 months ago

India-Bound Passenger Vomits, Excretes 80 Wraps of Ingested Cocaine

Placed under observation in NDLEA custody, Freeman Ogbonna began to retch before vomiting and excreting wraps of cocaine he ingested.

7 months ago

US Treasury Secretary Yellen, Chinese Premier Li Qiang Emphasize Communication In Bilateral Ties

The US and Chinese military had a rare meeting in Hawaii to focus on operational safety and professionalism.

7 months ago

Ajibade Wants Nigerians To Believe in Super Falcons Ahead of Olympic Decider with South Africa

Captain Rasheedat Ajibade wants Nigerians to be confident in the Super Falcons ability to earn an Olympic ticket against S/Africa.

7 months ago

Yemi Oke: Nigeria Should Target Electricity Subsidies Towards Consumers, Not Production

Energy expert Yemi Oke criticises Nigerian government subsidising electricity without tangible benefits for consumers, and calls for subsidy restructuring.

8 months ago

12-Year-Old Ghanaian Bride Under Police Protection After Marriage To Priest

Ghanaian Police have put a 12-year-old girl and her mother under protective custody after her marriage to a 63-year-old priest.

8 months ago

Senegal’s New President Faye Appoints Ousmane Sonko As Prime Minister

Following his inauguration on Tuesday, Senegal President Diomaye Faye wasted no time in announcing Ousmane Sonko as his prime minister.

8 months ago

Atedo Peterside: Nigerians Must Rise Up against Perpetrators Of State Capture

Atedo Peterside says state capture is worse than corruption as it can be achieved legally and constitutionally.

8 months ago

FCTA Collaborates with EFCC To Tackle Land Grabbing, Reclaims Over 100 Hectares In Abuja

Eight persons arrested in an operation to curb land grabbing in Abuja are set to face prosecution.

8 months ago

Nigerian Equities At 20-Year Low, Naira Undervalued By 30%, Says Renaissance Capital Report

A Renaissance Capital report suggests 2024 has a positive outlook for Nigeria with strengthening currency and rise in oil prices.

8 months ago