His excellency, Hope Uzodimma, the executive Governor of Imo State, has reached out to the families of the murdered security agents in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of the state. The just re-elected Governor recognized the anguish they may be going through because of their selfless service to the state and sustainably compensated them….
A top US official says a deal to release Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks is “closer than ever before. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said both parties are willing to do a deal. His comments come after US President Joe Biden also said he believed an agreement is close….
As Nigeria’s rising inflation bites harder, pushing more people into poverty following the increase in the cost of living, President Bola Tinubu seems to have no answer to resolving the crisis This is as headline inflation increased 24 times in two years to 27.33 per cent in October, propelled by food inflation, which soared to…
Brazil has recorded its hottest ever temperature as parts of the country endure a stifling heatwave. The record 44.8C (112.6F) was hit on Sunday in the town of AraçuaÃ, in Brazil’s south-eastern state of Minas Gerais. The unprecedented weather has been attributed to the El Niño phenomenon and climate change. Forecasters say some of the…
Rice consumption in the country has been on a steady rise, beyond the reach of local supply, leading to a supply gap of about two million metric tonnes annually, a new report has disclosed. This has led to an over 37 per cent increase in the price of the commodity so far in 2023. This…
The Abia State Government has given more clarifications on the state Governor, Alex Otti allegedly spending over N900m on food. In a Monday viral report, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, allegedly spent a whopping N927million within three months on refreshment/meals, settlement of honorarium, allowances, welfare packages for the eggheads. The report titled “Abia State…
According to recent reports, the Somalia flash flood has killed 50 people and driven nearly 700,000 from their homes. It is speculated that the heavy rains starting Tuesday are expected to worsen the country’s already bad condition to the dismay of its citizens. The devastated region is experiencing torrential rainfall and floods linked to the…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that a cabal must have hijacked his eight-year administration. Buhari made this revelation in a recent interview with the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA). The former president said there is a possibility of losing the grip of power to a cabal. When asked if losing his administration to a cabal,…
The Presidency has responded to Olusegun Obasanjo’s comments made at the high-level consultation on Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy in Africa held at Green Resort Legacy, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta. The elder statesman criticized Western democracy, suggesting it had not delivered good governance and development in Africa. Furthermore, he called for a reexamination and moderation…
The Federal Government has disclosed that it has raised N585million to be used for the payment of fines to secure the release of 4, 068 inmates across the federation. According to the minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said the money was donated by several organizations as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, to…
