Protesters Rally in Ibadan over Economic Hardship
Following recent protests in various parts of Nigeria, including Kano, Niger, and Lagos, citizens in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, took to the streets on Monday morning to voice their grievances over the high cost of living and food inflation. The demonstrators gathered in the Mokola area carrying placards with messages such as ‘The […]
Cement Manufacturers in Nigeria Agree to Reduce Prices with Condition
Nigeria’s cement manufacturers have agreed to reducing the price of cement to a range of N7,000 to N8,000 per 50kg bag across the country. During a meeting convened by Minister of Works Senator David Umahi in Abuja on Monday, manufacturers affirmed their willingness to further decrease prices once the Federal Government fulfills its intervention promises. […]
Nigeria’s Unemployment Surges, Hits 5.0% in Q3 2023
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed a concerning rise in Nigeria’s unemployment rate, surging from 4.2% in Q2 2023 to 5.0% in Q3 2023, as reported in the ‘Nigeria Labour Force Survey Q3 2023’ published on Monday. The report highlights a notable decline in the labour force participation rate among the working-age population, dropping […]
Eiffel Tower Maintenance Budget Controversy Sparks Union Strike
Paris, France – The iconic Eiffel Tower is set to be closed to visitors on Monday as workers stage a one-day strike, demanding an immediate review of the financial management of the 135-year-old monument by Paris City Hall. The workers claim that maintenance costs are being underestimated, especially in light of the upcoming Summer Olympic […]
Israel Sets March Deadline for Potential Ground Offensive in Rafah, Gaza
Benny Gantz, an Israeli war cabinet member, has issued a warning that if Hamas does not release all hostages held in Gaza by March 10, Israel will launch an offensive in Rafah. This marks the first time Israel has specified a potential entry date for its troops into Gaza’s densely populated southern city. There is […]
India’s Top Airlines Given Deadline to Deliver Passenger Bags Promptly
Indian aviation authorities have mandated that leading airlines in the country must dispatch passengers’ luggage within 10 minutes of the plane’s engine shutdown. The civil aviation ministry issued an order specifying that baggage should reach passengers within 10 to 30 minutes after landing. Carriers, including Air India, Vistara, and IndiGo, have been instructed to comply […]
Michael J Fox’s Unexpected Appearance At The Baftas Leaves Viewers Emotional
Michael J. Fox, known for his role in “Back To The Future” and living with Parkinson’s disease, delivered an unexpected appearance at the Baftas to present the Best Film award. Despite appearing onstage in a wheelchair, the 62-year-old actor insisted on standing up at the podium to present the award to Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” Fox […]
Nigerian Catholic Bishops Defy Pope’s Same-Sex Blessing Decree
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have opposed Pope Francis’ stance on blessing same-sex marriages, which some perceive as an implicit endorsement of gay unions within the church. Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), conveyed this position in a speech on Sunday, February 18th. “We must sincerely admit that […]
Tinubu Enlists Former NYSC D-G to Combat Social Vices
President Bola Tinubu has tasked Maj.- Gen. Suleiman Kazaure (rtd), former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), along with four others, to establish a special committee aimed at combating social vices in tertiary institutions. In a statement released on Sunday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students Engagement, Hon. […]
Akume Asked Nigerians To Continuously Pray Amidst Hardship
George Akume secretary to the government of the federation (SGF) has asked Nigerians to pray continuously amidst economic hardship and security challenges. Akume urged Nigerians at the Catholic Bishops Conference in Abuja to unite and support one another amidst economic hardship. He also highlighted achievements under President Tinubu’s administration, including measures to mitigate fuel subsidy […]
