Cybersecurity Levy: Tinubu Out To Milk A Dying Economy — Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labor Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has berated the President Bola Tinubu led-government for imposing a cybersecurity levy on Nigerians despite prevailing economic hardship. He said the Federal Government is more interested in milking a dying economy instead of nurturing it to recovery and growth. The […]
TUC Threatens Nationwide Shutdown Over Cybersecurity Levy
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has threatened to shut down the Nigerian economy through a massive protest should the Federal Government insist on implementing the controversial cybersecurity levy recently introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria. in a statement signed by its President, Festus Osifo, the TUC bemoaned the directive by the CBN to banks […]
Madrid Reach UCL Final After Incredible Bayern Comeback
Spanish Champions, Real Madrid produced a spectacular comeback against Bayern Munich last night to reach the Champions League final. Joselu got on the scoresheet twice to earn them a 2-1 win to progress 4-3 on aggregate. Alphonso Davies had earlier put the visiting German giants ahead in the second half but record 14-time winners Madrid […]
Bill For Prisoners To Join Army Passed By Ukraine Parliament
The parliament in Ukraine has passed a bill that would enable some prisoners to fight in the armed forces at a time when the military is facing a critical personnel shortage and Russian forces continue to advance on the battlefield. The action on Wednesday represents a reversal of Ukraine’s stance on the issue. For a […]
Governors Not Against New Minimum Wage – Gov Sule
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has clarified the governors’ stance regarding the new minimum wage for workers, emphasising that they were not opposed to it. Governor Sule who spoke to State House Correspondents after a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima, maintained that he was expressing his personal opinion, said he was unaware […]
Why We Paused Shipment Of Bombs To Israel, US Opens Up
The government of the United States, last week paused a bomb shipment for Israel over concerns it was going ahead with a major ground operation in Rafah, southern Gaza, a senior administration official has revealed. The shipment consisted of 1,800 2,000lb (907kg) bombs and 1,700 500lb bombs, the official told CBS News on Wednesday. Israel […]
Children Among 4 Missing In Nairobi Apartment Block Collapse
No fewer than three children are among four individuals who have reportedly gone missing after a five-storey apartment block collapsed in the Kenyan capital last night, a local official revealed. The cause of the accident in Uthiru, which is located to the northwest of the city centre, is not yet known according to Bramwel Simiyu, […]
NLC, CBN Clash Over Cybersecurity Levy
The recent order by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), of 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levied on electronic transfers has been completely rejected by the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC), Africa Today News, New York reports. Comrade Joe Ajaero who is the President of the NLC stated the NLC position in a statement which was obtained […]
Rivers Crisis: Impeach Fubara Now, APC Urges Lawmakers
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has directed members of the House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule to immediately begin impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Mr Tony Okocha who is the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, gave the directive during a media conference in Port Harcourt, following the governor’s recent […]
Putin Takes Oath For Record Fifth Presidential Term
The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin was officially sworn into office on Wednesday at a lavish Kremlin ceremony for a record-breaking fifth term with more power than ever before. Africa Today News, New York reports that the 71-year-old has ruled Russia since the turn of the century, securing a fresh six-year mandate in March after […]
ECOWAS To Raise $2.4bn To Fund Counter-Terrorism
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has said that it is working to establish a counter-terrorism force to tackle security threats within the sub-region. Amb. Abdel-Fatau Musah who is the Commissioner of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of ECOWAS, made this statement at the opening of a three-day consultative meeting of the commandants […]
Stormy Daniels Testifies In $130,000 Hush Money Against Trump
Controversial Porn star, Stormy Daniels testified last night in the ongoing hush money trial against former President Donald Trump during a heated court appearance. Daniels claimed that her life descended into “chaos” after her hush-money deal with Trump to stay silent about their alleged sexual encounter was made public. She told the New York jury […]