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Comoros President Grants Sweeping Powers To Son, Raising Concerns Of Succession Plans

Comoros President has granted powers to his son that enable him to intervene at all stages of government decision-making

2 months ago

Taylor Swift Vienna Concerts Cancelled Over Security Concerns

Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts were cancelled due to a potential security threat, impacting her highly anticipated Eras tour dates.

2 months ago

Tunisian President Kais Saied Dismisses Prime Minister Amid National Crisis

Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has dismissed PM Ahmed Hachani, appointing Kamel Maddouri as his replacement amid water crisis, political unrest.

2 months ago

CBN Allocates $876m FX to Banks At N1495/$ In Recent Auction Amid Rising Demand

The CBN sold $876.26 million in foreign exchange via the rDAS, aiming to alleviate market demand pressure.

2 months ago

President Biden Uncertain About Peaceful Transition of Power if Trump is Defeated

Biden has expressed doubts about a peaceful transition if Trump loses, citing Trump's 'bloodbath' comment and past election controversies.

2 months ago

Labour Demands Reversal of Harmful Economic Policies As Security Agents Raid NLC Headquarters

EXCERPT: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the federal government to reverse all policies causing the current economic crisis

2 months ago

Nigerian Government Halts Sale of N40,000 50kg Bags Of Rice To Public Servants

Nigeria's Government has unexpectedly withdrawn the sale of subsidised 50kg bags of rice to public servants, initially priced at N40,000.

2 months ago

Mele Kyari Defends NNPC’s Integrity, Says ‘We’re Neither Thieves Nor Saboteurs’

“We are not criminals. We are not thieves. But we will protect our dignity and honour,” says NNPC GCEO Kyari.

2 months ago

Nigerian Army Admits Error In Zaria Protester’s Death, Officer Under Investigation

The Nigerian Army admitted that a teenager was accidentally killed by a warning shot fired to disperse protesters in Zaria

2 months ago

APC Chairman Ganduje Assures Nigerians of Economic Revival Under Tinubu, Promises Results Soon

Ganduje has emphasised that despite Nigeria’s current challenges, President Tinubu's reform agenda will soon bear fruit, leading to economic recovery.

2 months ago

State of Emergency Declared in Russia’s Kursk Region After Rare Ukrainian Incursion

Russian Government has declared a state of emergency in Kursk after a rare Ukrainian incursion, causing civilian casualties and evacuations.

2 months ago

Nigeria Will Emerge Stronger After Subsidy Removal, Tinubu Says, Urges Nigerians To Have Faith In His Vision

President Tinubu has expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome its current economic turbulence and enter a new era of prosperity

2 months ago

NNPC Probe: Ugochinyere Denies $1.7m Bribe to Abbas to Secure House Committee Chair Position, Says Allegations Childish, Nonsensical

Ikenga Ugochinyere has described allegations that he bribed the House leadership with $1.7m as "childish and unprofessional fiction work."

2 months ago

Turkey Files Request To Join South Africa’s Genocide Lawsuit Against Israel

Turkey plans to join in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

2 months ago

Argentine President Milei Condemns Vandalism Of Messi’s Ibiza Mansion, Calls For Protection

Argentina president Milei has condemned the vandals who infiltrated Messi’s €11 million property on Tuesday, defacing walls with paint.

2 months ago

Niger Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Ukraine Over Mali Conflict Remarks

Niger has severed diplomatic ties with Ukraine over alleged support for groups involved in deadly fighting in Mali.

2 months ago

Hamas Chooses Yahya Sinwar as New Leader Following Ismail Haniyeh’s Assassination

Yahya Sinwar has been named Hamas chief, a choice seen as a defiant move against Israel, following Haniyeh's assassination.

2 months ago

South Africa Pushes Ahead With Controversial Health Insurance Bill Despite Opposition

South Africa is pushing to implement the National Health Insurance bill despite strong opposition from within and outside the government.

2 months ago

Google’s Lucrative Deal With Apple Under Threat

A US judge ruling has put Google's $20 billion deal with Apple at risk.

2 months ago

#EndBadGovernance Protest: APC Accuses Rivers Government of Attack on Secretariat

APC’s Tony Okocha has accused the Rivers State government of sponsoring protesters who attacked the party’s secretariat, causing rising tensions.

2 months ago