Category: News

Peter Obi Condemn FG Over Lagos-Calabar Highway Demolitions

Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to demolish businesses and residences along the designated right of way for the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project. In a statement released via his social media handle on Tuesday titled, ‘Lagos-Calabar Highway: FG adamant on Misplaced Priority,’ Obi expressed […]

US Newspapers Sue OpenAI, Microsoft for Copyright Violations

Eight prominent US newspapers, including The New York Daily News and The Chicago Tribune, filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft in a New York federal court on Tuesday, alleging copyright infringement related to the training of ChatGPT and Copilot chatbots. The newspapers, which include The New York Daily News and The Chicago Tribune, are […]

Gas Explosion in Lagos Injures Nine, Including Pregnant Woman

A gas explosion in the Ajegunle-Apapa area of Lagos State left nine individuals injured, including a pregnant woman, late Tuesday. The explosion, attributed to a gas leakage igniting a high-tension cable, sparked a fire outbreak in the vicinity known for its gas cylinder trading activities. Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue […]

House of Reps Halts Electricity Tariff Increase for Band A Customers

The House of Representatives issued a directive on Tuesday, instructing the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to suspend the implementation of the proposed new electricity tariff for Band A customers. The decision was reached during the plenary session of the lower legislative chamber, following the passage of a motion addressing significant public concerns raised about […]

Rowdy Session Erupts Among Senators Over Sitting Arrangement in Renovated Senate Chamber

A tumultuous scene unfolded in the upper legislative chambers on Tuesday as Senators engaged in a heated dispute over the seating arrangement in the newly renovated Senate Chamber of the National Assembly. The commotion erupted among three Senators during the session, with disagreements arising over the seats assigned to them in the chamber, which was […]

Deadly Standoff in Charlotte Leaves Four Officers Dead, Four Injured

Officials in Charlotte, North Carolina, reported that four law enforcement officers were fatally shot and four others sustained injuries while executing a warrant. Following a three-hour standoff, at least one suspected assailant was discovered deceased in the front yard of a barricaded residence. Police stated that two armed suspects were implicated in the incident. This […]

Escalating Friction: Chinese Enterprises Clash with Latin American Locals

In northern Argentina earlier this year, Ai Qing found herself abruptly awakened in the dead of night by the clamorous uproar of angry chants resonating outside her dormitory. Peering through her window, she witnessed Argentine workers encircling the compound, their protest escalated by the blockade they erected at the entrance using flaming tires. Recalling the […]

Nigerian Naira Plummets to ₦1,340/$ Amid Economic Concerns

The Naira, has undergone a significant decline in value, plummeting to ₦1,340 per dollar in the parallel market, marking a notable decrease from ₦1,300 per dollar just last Friday. This downward trend has sparked concerns among investors and the public, as economic pressures continue to weigh heavily on the nation. According to reports, the depreciation […]