FG Halts 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy on E-Banking Transactions
The Federal Government of Nigeria has suspended the controversial cybersecurity levy on electronic banking transactions. This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday. He said the policy is undergoing a review. “The position of […]
NMDPRA Meets Oil Marketers to Address Persistent Fuel Scarcity
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) convened a critical meeting on Tuesday with major oil marketers to tackle the ongoing fuel scarcity issues in the country. NMDPRA Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ahmed, addressed the press afterward, providing reassurances to the public and outlining steps taken to ensure a steady supply of petroleum […]
Governor Fubara Inherits Massive Debt from Predecessor Wike
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara disclosed inheriting significant debt from the Nyesom Wike administration. The revelation came during the commissioning of the Aleto-Ogale-Ebubu-Eteo Road, known as Old Bori Road, in Eleme Local Government Area. Governor Fubara said that many projects commissioned under former Governor Wike, now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), were […]
Georgia’s Parliament Nears Final Approval of Controversial Foreign Agent Law
Georgia’s parliament is poised to grant final approval to a contentious “foreign agent” law that has ignited weeks of widespread street demonstrations. Opponents of the ruling Georgian Dream party argue that the legislation, dubbed the “Russia law,” poses a threat to civil liberties. Crowds numbering in the thousands are congregating near the parliament to denounce […]
From Loyalty to Testimony: Michael Cohen’s Journey with Trump
Facing his former employer, Michael Cohen provided a firsthand account of his tenure working behind the curtains for Donald Trump, a man he once vowed unwavering loyalty to, in a Manhattan courtroom. Reflecting on the highs and lows of his decade-long association with Trump, Cohen conveyed his single-minded dedication to fulfilling Trump’s wishes. “My sole […]
Israeli Protesters Block Aid Trucks Destined for Gaza
Israeli protesters blocked aid trucks destined for Gaza on Monday, throwing food packages onto the road and ripping bags of grain open in the occupied West Bank. The lorries, which were set upon at the Tarqumiya checkpoint west of Hebron, came from Jordan and were headed to the Gaza Strip, where people are in desperate […]
Operation Whirl Punch: Troops Neutralize Notorious Bandit Leader, Three Others in Kaduna
Troops deployed for Operation Whirl Punch in the North-West zone have dealt a significant blow to bandits, eliminating four criminals, including the notorious Dongon Bangaje, during intense fighting patrols in Kaduna State’s Giwa Local Government Area. In a statement issued by Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, it was revealed […]
Indonesia Flash Floods: Death Toll Rises To 50 as Rescuers Race Against Time
Rescuers in Indonesia intensified efforts on Tuesday to recover more bodies following devastating flash floods and cold lava flow on Sumatra island over the weekend, which claimed the lives of at least 50 people and left 27 others missing, according to the country’s disaster agency. Heavy rain triggered large volcanic rocks to cascade down one […]
Conflict in Sudan, Gaza Pushes Global Internal Displacement to Record 75.9m
Global Internally Displaced People (IDPs) reached an unprecedented 75.9 million by the end of 2023, driven by conflicts in Sudan and Gaza, NGO monitor said Tuesday. The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre said the figure marks a new record high at the close of the year, with the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) within their […]
Peter Obi Meets with Atiku, Saraki, and Lamido Amidst Concerns Over The State Of The Nation
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, held separate meetings with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and former Governor of Jigawa State Sule Lamido on Monday. Atiku shared snapshots of his encounter with Obi on his X handle, expressing his honor and privilege […]
