Plateau Massacre: May God Deliver Nigeria From Horrors – Pope
The head of Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has prayed for Nigerians and thousands of lives across the worlds that were shattered by violence and war in the year that ended. While sharing his thoughts on violence across the globe yesterday, Pope Francis reflected on the killings that took place in Plateau State on Christmas […]
Stock Market Sees ₦13 Trillion Surge In One Year
Against a backdrop of heightened insecurity and a medley of macroeconomic obstacles, the Nigerian equities market exhibited a noteworthy upswing in the year 2023, yielding investors a substantial N13 trillion in nominal terms. However, the improvements in equities valuation, in real terms, could have been diminished by a substantial haircut due to the pronounced depreciation […]
Dangote Refinery’s 4th Crude Shipment Arrives, 5th On The Way
Dangote Refinery is gearing up for production commencement, having received its fourth crude shipment of one million barrels of Bonny Light Crude from the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). Anytime now, Dangote Refinery is set to receive its fifth crude shipment, with expectations building for its arrival in the near future. According to a […]
Insecurity: Nigerians Now Need To Carry Arms – MBF
In response to Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) opposes the notion that Nigerians should be barred from carrying arms, emphasizing that such a directive would be against the overall well-being of the populace. In a statement on Monday, Dr. Bitrus Poguthe, the National President of the Middle […]
Japan Rattled By 7.6 Magnitude Quake, Sparks Tsunami Concerns
A seismic jolt registering 7.6 on the Richter scale struck Japan, resulting in the crumbling of residences, the violent upheaval of roadways, and the issuance of tsunami alerts along coastal regions. Authorities have instructed tens of thousands residing near the Sea of Japan to evacuate to elevated areas as a precautionary measure. Central Japan has […]
Nobel Laureate Yunus Convicted Of Labor Law Violation
Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel Peace laureate, was found guilty on Monday of breaching Bangladesh‘s labor laws in a case denounced by his followers as politically driven. At 83, Yunus, renowned for elevating millions from poverty through his groundbreaking microfinance bank, faces opposition from longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who accuses him of “sucking blood” from […]
Tinubu: Officials Must Deliver, Excuses Not Tolerated
President Bola Tinubu asserted that his appointees will not have room for excuses when it comes to the non-performance of their assigned duties and responsibilities. Tinubu, in his New Year address to the nation on Monday, renewed his pledge to serve the country, promising to dedicate his best efforts for the welfare of the Nigerian […]
2024: Abiodun Promises Ogun Residents Infrastructural Growth
Ogun State residents can now expect an unparalleled surge in infrastructure projects in 2024, as Governor Dapo Abiodun underscores his commitment to transformative development. Abiodun stated this in his New Year broadcast to the people of the state on Monday in Abeokuta. The governor appealed to the public to approach 2024 with renewed hope, highlighting […]
Israeli Army Sets Course For Gaza Conflict Throughout 2024
Israel forewarned of a protracted Gaza war, projecting its continuation throughout 2024. The relentless strikes claim numerous lives in the Palestinian territory, met with a midnight rocket barrage from Hamas. Daniel Hagari, the spokesperson for the Israeli military, discloses a tactical decision to afford a respite to a portion of the 300,000 army reservists engaged […]
Delta Announces March 31 Deadline For Tax Return Payments
Businesses and self-employed individuals in Delta State are urged to meet their obligations under the Personal Income Tax Act of 2004, as amended, by submitting their annual tax returns for 2023 before January 31 (employers) and March 31, 2024 (self-employed). The disclosure was made on Monday in a statement issued by Mr. Solomon Ighrakpata, the […]
EU Implements Visa-Free Travel For Kosovo From Mondays
On Monday, the European Union‘s visa liberalization plan, eagerly awaited by Kosovo nationals, was implemented, allowing them to traverse Europe’s borderless zone without a visa—an occasion marked by the initial travelers as a momentous relief. The recently activated regulations, effective from midnight (2300 GMT Sunday), grant Kosovars entry into the passport-free Schengen zone without requiring […]
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II To Finally Quit After 52 Years
Denmark’s popular Queen Margrethe II who is Europe’s longest-serving monarch has disclosed that she would abdicate the throne on January 14 and pass the baton to her son Crown Prince Frederik. Africa Today News, New York reports that the 83 year old Margrethe has reigned for 52 years and has been Europe’s only reigning queen […]