Ozioma Samuel-Ugwuezi

BREAKING: Nigeria’s Headline Inflation Rate Surges To 31.70% In February 2024

Nigeria’s inflation rate has taken on a 1.80% increase from 29.90% in January to 31.70% in February 2024.

9 months ago

Al-Shabab Militants Attack Hotel Near Somalia’s Presidential Palace

Four Somali members of parliament have been injured in the militant attack on Syl hotel in Mogadishu.

9 months ago

Former Ajax Star Quincy Promes Arrested In Dubai Following Cocaine Smuggling Conviction

Netherlands is set to request Quincy Promes’ extradition from Dubai after being sentenced to six years in prison.

9 months ago

‘Deliberate Distortion’: Kremlin Says Putin Has No Plans To Use Nuclear Weapons

The US has criticized Putin for making "reckless and irresponsible" nuclear rhetoric.

9 months ago

South Africa Scraps Sale Of National Airline Stake Amid Valuation Dispute

South Africa’s Public Enterprises Minister has said “there is no clear path forward” with the sale of its national airline…

9 months ago

Aig-Imoukhuede Returns As Access Holdings Chairman After 10 Years

Pioneer Access Bank MD Aig-Imoukhuede has been invited to guide the group into a new era following Wigwe's death.

9 months ago

Lazio Manager Maurizio Sarri Resigns After Fifth Defeat In Six Games

Assistant manager Giovanni Martusciello has taken over the role of Lazio manager in the interim.

9 months ago

Putin Warns US Against Supporting Ukraine, Says Russia Ready For Nuclear War

Putin says there's no current necessity for the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine but Russia is ready.

9 months ago

About 50 Taxes Will Be Taken Down to Single Digits This Year, Says LIRS Chairman Subair

The LIRS is urging Lagos residents to file their taxes before the March 31st deadline.

9 months ago

Former Boeing Employee Turned Whistleblower Found Dead In Hotel Room

An investigation is ongoing into former Boeing employee Barnett’s fatal "self-inflicted" wound.

9 months ago

UK Bans Immigrant Health Workers From Bringing Family Members As Dependants

It also said that about 120,000 people who arrived last year will no longer be eligible under the new rule.

9 months ago

South Africa Shines At 2024 ITB Berlin

South African Tourism is engaging European buyers to further grow visitor numbers.

9 months ago

If There’s Nothing In Political Struggle, Don’t Struggle, Akpabio Replies Fubara At Wigwes’ Funeral

Fubara had said, “What is this struggle all about? ...with all the power financially, (Wigwe) couldn’t control life."

9 months ago

US Navy Successfully Intercepts, Shoots Down 15 Drones In Red Sea Area

This was carried out in response to an attack from Houthi rebels.

9 months ago

US Senate Approves $467.5bn Spending Package To Avert Partial Government Shutdown

The package will fund agriculture, transportation, energy, housing, among others.

9 months ago

Nigeria Announces Suspension Of Expatriate Employment Levy

A joint committee will be formed to review the EEL policy and make resolutions where necessary.

9 months ago

‘My Commitment To Nigeria Is Unshakeable,’ Human Rights Activist Sowore Vows As He Visits US For First Time in 5 Years

He recounted the challenges he faced, including arrest, assault, torture, and detention.

9 months ago

Osun Governor Adeleke Calls For Fiscal Reforms, Minimum Wage Increase

He said there needs to be a balanced approach to improving Nigerian workers’ welfare.

9 months ago

First Lady Remi Tinubu Urges Women Empowerment On International Women’s Day

“I see investing in women, not as charity, but a strategy to build the future of our dear nation, Nigeria.”

9 months ago

Oborevwori Is Building Delta State, Should Be Celebrated As A Poster Governor, Says Chief Strategist Festus Okubor

He said anyone who says Oborevwori is not working is either ‘diasporian’ or has clearly failed to see.

9 months ago