Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises to 33.2% in March 2024
Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to 33.2% in March 2024, marking a 1.5% increase from the previous month, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The new figure reflects a significant uptick in inflationary pressures, with the headline inflation rate soaring by 11.16% points compared to March 2023 […]
President Tinubu Declares April 7 as National Police Day
President Bola Tinubu has designated April 7 as National Police Day, a significant acknowledgment of the invaluable contributions of law enforcement officers to national security and public safety. The announcement was made by Vice President Kashim during the inaugural award and commendations ceremony organized by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Abuja on Monday night. […]
NYC: Increased Security Measures in Lower Manhattan for Trump’s Trial
The NYPD has increased security measures in Lower Manhattan as Former President Donald Trump faces trial this week for his involvement in a hush money case. Barricades now line Fifth Avenue near Trump’s residence in Manhattan, with 56th Street closed between Fifth and Madison Avenues. Periodic road closures will be enforced as the former president […]
Effect Of Russian Strikes on Kharkiv’s Thermal Power Plant
Russia’s military campaign against Ukraine has reached a new phase, characterized by frequent and extensive drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. These attacks are proving overwhelming for Ukraine’s existing air defense capabilities. Similar to the drones used in recent attacks by Iran against Israel, Ukrainian officials are facing significant challenges in defending against […]
Former President Donald Trump’s Trial Begins Today
Donald Trump is scheduled to appear in a New York courthouse on Monday, making history as the first former US president to stand trial in a criminal case. He faces charges of falsifying business records to conceal a hush-money payment made to Stormy Daniels, a former adult film star, just before the 2016 election. If […]
US to Refrain from Retaliatory Actions Against Iran, Supports Israel
The White House has conveyed to Israel that the United States will refrain from participating in any retaliatory actions against Iran, according to senior administration officials. Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles overnight in response to an April 1 strike on its consulate in Syria. The majority of these weapons were intercepted by Israeli, […]
Nigerian Army Denies Recruiting Repentant Boko Haram Members
The Nigerian Army has refuted a viral report that it recruited repented Boko Haram members. The Army made this known in a statement on Sunday by its spokesman, Onyema Nwachuckwu. On Thursday, one Hauwakulu Tabra was reported to have been killed by Adamu Muhammad, a soldier she was in a relationship with, at the army […]
Betta Edu: EFCC Denies Clearing Anyone in Probe, Recovers Billions in Funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a statement clarifying that it has not cleared anyone amid the ongoing investigation into alleged financial misappropriation within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development. The ministry, previously overseen by the suspended Betta Edu, has come under scrutiny following allegations of financial irregularities. […]
Parents Gather to Pray for Return of Chibok Girls 10 Years After Abduction
Exactly a decade after the abduction of 276 students from the Government Girls’ Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, former abductees, parents, and relatives convened at the school’s multipurpose hall on Sunday for a solemn interfaith prayer service. The gathering aimed to pray for the safe return of the 92 girls who are still unaccounted […]
Organised Labour Demands ₦615,000 as New Minimum Wage
The Organised Labour has demanded ₦615,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the country. An executive of the organized labour, who requested anonymity, disclosed to Sunday PUNCH that the consensus on the new monthly wage of ₦615,000 was reached through consultations facilitated by the NLC and TUC. The source emphasized, “We (NLC and […]
