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The mighty Congo River is raging. At its highest level in over 60 years, its swollen waters have wreaked havoc across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), claiming over 300 lives and displacing countless others. The tragedy exposes not only the destructive power of nature but also the vulnerabilities exacerbated by climate change and inadequate […]
In a swift move to stabilize three struggling banks, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dissolved their boards and appointed new executive directors to lead them forward. Announced in a statement this morning, the appointments are effective immediately. Union Bank: Yetunde Oni, previously the first female CEO of Standard Chartered Bank in Sierra Leone, steps in […]
Just 21 days remain until the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) deadline for all bank customers to obtain a Bank Verification Number (BVN). Encouragingly, data from the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) shows a surge in registrations, bringing the total number of BVN holders to over 60.2 million. This marks a significant jump of 2.6% […]
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, dismissed three separate appeals by the All Progressives Congress, Young Progressives Congress and New Nigerian Peoples Party and their candidates against Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno. This was after counsel for the parties involved in the matter opted to withdraw the appeals. The parties had asked the apex court […]
Outraged by persistent violence against citizens, legal legend Femi Falana (SAN) today spearheaded a powerful protest in Lagos State, denouncing alleged acts of police brutality. Organized by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch, the mass demonstration unites voices against injustices plaguing the community. Stay tuned for updates as this impactful movement unfolds. READ ALSO: […]
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China and the Maldives have upgraded their relationship during newly elected President Mohamed first state visit to Beijing, following a campaign in which he cast China’s regional rival India as a threat to its sovereignty. China and the Maldives have upgraded their relationship during newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu’s first state visit to Beijing, following […]
Dozens of people took to the streets in Cape Town on Thursday in one of several demonstrations planned across South Africa in support of the government’s “genocide” case against Israel. Lawyers for Pretoria are presenting their case at the United Nation’s top court in The Hague, where South Africa lodged an urgent appeal to force […]
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a warning that the ‘no gree for anybody’ slogan is capable of triggering crises in the country. The force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja. The ‘no gree for anybody’ slogan has gained popularity among Nigerian especially on the social media space. ‘No […]
Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has said the remains of the singer will not be laid to rest until the autopsy result is released and a DNA test is conducted on his grandson, Liam. He assured that once the two issues are sorted out, Mohbad’s body […]
