FG Maintains No Ransom Payment was Made for Kuriga Children’s Release
The Federal Government has maintained its stance on refusing to pay ransom for the release of abducted victims, reaffirming this position following the recent release of the Kuriga children in Kaduna State. Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, emphasized that the concerted efforts of national security agencies led to the successful rescue operation. In a briefing […]
Senegal: 44-Year-Old Faye Set To Become Youngest Elected African President
At just 44 years old, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a Senegalese politician, is poised to make history as the youngest elected leader on the African continent. Faye’s remarkable journey to the presidency began amidst adversity, with reports emerging that he was in prison just 10 days before the election. Despite this setback, Faye emerged as the […]
FG Summons Islamic Cleric Ahmad Gumi Over Bandit Comments
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that prominent Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has been summoned by security agencies for questioning regarding remarks he made concerning the activities of bandits in the country. Speaking to State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday, Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, emphasized […]
Urgent Vote: U.N. Cease-Fire Resolution for Gaza
The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote on Monday regarding a resolution that calls for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The vote comes after Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-sponsored resolution Friday that would have supported “an immediate and sustained cease-fire” in the Israeli-Hamas conflict. The […]
Alleged Terror Attack at Moscow Concert Hall: Four Suspects Face Charges
Russia has brought charges against four individuals accused of attacking a Moscow concert hall, resulting in the deaths of at least 137 people. Three of the suspects were led into a Moscow court hunched over, while the fourth appeared in a wheelchair. They are all facing charges of committing an act of terrorism. The Islamic […]
Ukraine Intercepts Russian Missiles and Drones in Kyiv Region
According to Ukraine’s general staff, Ukrainian forces have targeted two landing ships, a communications center, and additional infrastructure utilized by Russia’s Black Sea fleet near the annexed Crimea. The announcement from the Ukrainian general staff indicated that the Yamal and Azov ships had been destroyed in the attack. The Russian-appointed governor of the port of […]
Moscow Concert Attack: Russia Mourns the Loss of 133 Lives
Russia is in mourning following a devastating attack that claimed the lives of at least 133 individuals at a crowded concert venue in Moscow on Friday evening. Flags are being flown at half-mast, numerous events have been cancelled, and television schedules have been adjusted in observance of the national day of mourning. The assault, which […]
NBS Reports Significant Rise in Food Prices for February 2024
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its selected food prices watch report for February 2024, revealing a notable uptick in the cost of essential food items nationwide. The report highlights substantial increases in the prices of staples such as beef, rice, beans, onions, garri, yam, and bread over the past year. According to […]
Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Ranks Lowest Among 7 Selected African Nations
A recent analysis has spotlighted Nigeria’s minimum wage of N30,000 as the lowest among seven African countries under scrutiny. At the current exchange rate of N1,500 to a dollar, the monthly wage equates to a mere $20, hardly enough to purchase half a bag of rice amidst the country’s economic strains. In contrast, workers in […]
Trump’s Legal Woes: Fighting $454 Million Civil Fraud Judgment
On Friday, Donald Trump asserted that he possesses nearly half a billion dollars in cash but indicated a preference to allocate these funds towards his presidential campaign rather than settling the $454 million civil fraud judgment against him in New York. The former president pledged to contest the verdict vigorously, expressing readiness to take the […]
