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UPDATED: Death Toll in Katsina Mosque Attack Hits 32
The Katsina State Government on Wednesday confirmed that the death toll from the bandits’ attack on worshippers at a mosque in Malumfashi Local Government Area [more…]
Eight Operatives Dismissed in Anambra, to Face Prosecution for Attack on Corps Member
The Anambra State Government has relieved eight operatives of the Agunechemba Security Outfit of their duties following their involvement in the assault of a female [more…]
Court Bars Reps From Summoning 17 Insurance CEOs Over Alleged Debt
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the House Committee on Capital Market and [more…]
Tinubu at TICAD9: Africa Must Secure Two Permanent UN Security Council Seats
On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu emphasized the need for comprehensive reforms at the United Nations to ensure Africa secures permanent representation on the Security Council. [more…]
Trump Raises Pressure On Central Bank, Calls For Fed Governor To Resign
President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank on Wednesday, calling for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down — after [more…]
US Revokes 6,000 Student Visas —State Dept
The US State Department has revoked 6,000 student visas since Secretary of State Marco Rubio took office seven months ago, it said Monday. Rubio, [more…]
Benin Bus Accident Toll Rises To 37 After 10 Bodies Found
Rescuers have recovered 10 more bodies from a Beninese river which a bus plunged into at the weekend, bringing the accident’s total death toll to [more…]
Wike Declares Amaechi’s Presidential Ambition ‘Dead on Arrival’
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the presidential ambition of former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, describing it as “dead [more…]
NBA Condemns Attack on Corps Member in Anambra, Calls for Prosecution of Offenders
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the assault on National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Elobor, by security operatives in Anambra, describing [more…]
President Tinubu Orders Removal of 5% Telecoms Tax — NCC
President Bola Tinubu has officially scrapped the contentious 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, in a bid to reduce financial burdens on consumers and stimulate [more…]
