Atlanta, Georgia — In a heated debate on Thursday, former President Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden of poorly managing the US economy, highlighting the sharp rise in inflation as a critical issue in the upcoming November presidential election. “He has not done a good job. He’s done a poor job,” Trump stated during...
Read MoreLAGOS — Governors from the Southern part of Nigeria, under the aegis of the Southern Governors’ Forum, have called for each state’s ability to pay the new minimum wage to be considered. This appeal comes amidst ongoing discussions by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) to find a mutually agreeable solution to the minimum wage...
Read MoreIn a decisive move, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has ordered the arrest of two officers implicated in the alleged manhandling of a female staff member at the Regional Hotel in Ojo, Lagos. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, was captured in a viral...
Read MoreIn a move to address the cholera outbreak, the Federal Government has commenced talks with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) to acquire emergency supplies of oral cholera vaccines (OCV). This initiative arises as Nigeria grapples with the disease amidst a global scarcity of the vaccine. Dr. Jide Idris, Director-General of the...
Read MoreMr. Femi Otedola, billionaire businessman and Chairman of First Bank Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc, has acquired an additional 797,946,415 units of the company’s shares through the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). This purchase, valued at N17.219 billion with shares traded at N21.58 each, further solidifies Otedola’s majority stake, raising his shareholding to 11.63%, the highest...
Read MoreA wave of cholera cases has been sweeping through Lagos, causing widespread anxiety, illness, and fatalities. The Lagos State Ministry of Health has reported 579 suspected cases and 29 confirmed deaths. While cholera outbreaks are common during the rainy season, this outbreak’s suspected source is surprising—tiger nut drink, a popular local beverage known for...
Read MoreMeta Description: “Unusually intense rainfall and subsequent floods and landslides have claimed at least 24 lives in Abidjan, Ivory Coast’s largest city. With water levels rising dramatically, the West African nation faces significant devastation. News Article: Floods and landslides killed at least 24 people in 10 days in Abidjan, Ivory Coast’s largest city, authorities...
Read MoreIn a startling revelation, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) of deliberate sabotage aimed at crippling Dangote Refinery’s operations. Edwin claims these companies are inflating the prices of local crude oil, forcing the refinery to import more expensive crude from abroad. Edwin...
Read MoreNigeria Named a Chronic Violator of Workers’ Rights by Global Organization The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has released its 2024 Global Rights Index, identifying Nigeria as a chronic violator of workers’ rights. This report, which includes input from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), places Nigeria among other...
Read MoreFollowing reports that over 50,000 Boko Haram terrorists have been arrested by the Nigerian Army and other security agencies and only about 300 have been prosecuted, Director General of the Nigeria Army Resource Centre, Major General Garba Wahab (retd), has urged the judiciary to expedite judgments on terrorists, saying it is one of the...
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