Staff’s Death: World Central Kitchen Halt Gaza Aid Efforts
Following the tragic loss of seven team members in an Israeli airstrike, World Central Kitchen (WCK) has made the difficult decision to pause its operations in Gaza, citing the dangers faced by humanitarian workers in conflict zones. The organization stated that the casualties were among the team members of an aid convoy departing from a […]
Horror Finland School Shooting Claims Child’s Life, 2 Wounded
Police have reported a devastating event at a Finnish school, where one child succumbed to injuries while two others sustained serious wounds in a shooting incident. Earlier statements from the police indicated that the trio of victims, each aged 12, were involved, with authorities also apprehending a 12-year-old suspect in connection with the incident. Parents, […]
FG Rolls Out Revised Gas Pricing Scheme For Electricity Firms
The Federal government’s declaration on Monday unveiled a fresh tariff structure for natural gas aimed at electricity companies The NMDPRA, acting on behalf of the Federal Government, released the new domestic base and wholesale prices for natural gas in 2024, boosting it to $2.42 per metric million British thermal units, up from the former $2.18mmbtu, […]
Peru president’s Rolex investigation: Six Ministers Step Down
Six members of the Peruvian cabinet tendered their resignations on Monday as part of a reorganization amidst an investigation into the acquisition of Rolex timepieces by President Dina Boluarte. Hours later, five additional ministers tendered their resignations, including those overseeing women’s affairs, education, rural development, production, and foreign commerce. As Peru grapples with the fallout […]
Analysts: Bank Recapitalization Could Exacerbate Unemployment
Economic analysts have forecasted that the current bank recapitalization initiative could exacerbate unemployment levels in the nation. During separate discussions with the press, the experts also highlighted that the recapitalization process would compel certain banks to merge, resulting in job losses. Commending the Central Bank of Nigeria, Shadrach Israel, a development economist at Lotus Beta […]
Specialists Seeks Reconsideration Of Law Criminalizing Suicide
In a bid to enhance suicide prevention strategies and mental health support, the Nigerian Suicide Advocacy Alliance has pushed for the removal of legal penalties associated with suicide. Prof. Taiwo Sheikh, a Consultant Psychiatrist, disclosed this information during the Nigeria Suicide Advocacy Group’s first-ever virtual assembly in Lagos, highlighting the importance of virtual platforms in […]
Reassembly Of Minimum Wage Committee Scheduled For Mid-April
The tripartite committee consisting of 37 members, appointed by the Federal Government, will reconvene in mid-April to resume negotiations and consultations regarding the upcoming minimum wage announcement, expected to be made by President Bola Tinubu on May 1, 2024. Hakeem Ambali, the National Treasurer of the Nigeria Labour Congress and a member of the tripartite […]
Ex-governors’ Trial Reflects EFCC’s No-Tolerance — Olukoyede
Ola Olukoyede, the head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has vowed to spearhead a comprehensive crackdown on corruption, promising no leniency for those implicated in any manner of financial wrongdoing. Olukoyede emphasized that the recent indictment of two ex-governors showcased the EFCC’s commitment to impartiality, signaling that no one would be shielded […]
Australia Demands ‘Accountability’ Over Death Of Aid Worker
The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese has called for what he described as “full accountability” over the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza. Frankcom was one of four international aid workers that Palestinian officials say were killed along with their Palestinian driver on Monday in an Israeli air attack in central […]
We’re Addressing Root Cause Of Power Sector Problems -Minister
The Federal Government of Nigeria has asserted that it is currently working on addressing the root cause of the challenges in the power sector to find a lasting solution to them. Adebayo Adelabu who is the Minister of Power said this while addressing reporters after a meeting with some All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders at […]
Panic As Explosion Rocks Ikeja Army Cantonment
An explosion rocked the Ikeja Army Cantonment on Monday spreading fear and panic, however, the Nigerian Army said the explosion was minor. The Director, Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement on Tuesday morning said the minor explosion occurred within the Nigerian Army (NA) Cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos. He said the incident […]
Outrage As 63 Yr Old Ghanaian Priest Marries 12-yr-Old Girl
A 63 year old influential traditional priest has sparked an outrage in Ghana by marrying a 12-year-old girl, Africa Today News, New York reports. The priest who’s name has been identified as Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, married her in a customary ceremony held yesterday. In the face of criticism, community leaders have said people […]