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ACF Expresses Concern Over Rising Insecurity and Poverty in Northern Region

Emeka Udeh - July 23, 2024

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), the leading socio-cultural organization in Northern Nigeria, has voiced deep concerns over the region's ongoing challenges. According to the ACF, the North is grappling with severe issues related to insecurity, poverty, and illiteracy, which...

Governance

FG Explains Need for Extra N6.2trn in 2024 Budget

Abbah Umar - July 23, 2024

The federal government has defended its request for an additional N6.2 trillion to the 2024 N28.7 trillion budget, stating that the extra funds are essential for infrastructure projects and the implementation of the new minimum wage. These projects include...

Governance

NLC Urges Tinubu: Engage National Protest Leaders in Dialogue

Mfon Ekanem - July 23, 2024

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to engage in discussions with the leaders of the upcoming protest to address their grievances. In a statement titled "Mr President should listen to the cry of the people,"...

Foreign

Democrats Urge Biden to Step Down from 2024 Presidential Race

Mfon Ekanem - July 20, 2024

Pressure is increasing on President Joe Biden to step aside from the 2024 presidential race. On Friday, five additional House Democrats joined the growing number of lawmakers urging Biden to withdraw from the election. These lawmakers are Representatives Jared...

Economy

TinubuMustGo hashtag gains traction amid anti-government protests

Mfon Ekanem - July 20, 2024

Ahead of the planned nationwide protests over the ongoing economic hardship, netizens have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, with many calling for his resignation. Using the hashtag #TinubuMustGo, a broad section of...

Mfon Ekanem - July 19, 2024

Several civil society organizations under the Committee Against Oppression and Persecution (COMAP) have raised serious concerns regarding the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and its handling of the arraignment of Abdullahi Ganduje, the immediate past governor of Kano...

Governance

Minister of Women Affairs Meets with Displaced Family, Requests Details on Their Eviction

Mfon Ekanem - July 19, 2024

In a surprising move that captured the nation's attention, the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, paid an unexpected visit to Mrs. Zemilasi Tafida and her children on Thursday. The family had recently been evicted from their home, an...

Feature

Climate Change in Nigeria: Threats of Flooding and Mitigation Strategies

Emeka Udeh - July 18, 2024

Nigeria is a nation teeming with vibrant cultures, rich history, and diverse landscapes. However, beneath its beauty and prosperity, a formidable challenge looms: climate change. Among the most significant impacts of climate change on Nigeria is the increasing frequency...

Entertainment

Video Game Marathon: Nigerian Oside Oluwole Breaks Guinness World Record Oside Cites Chef Hilda Baci as Inspiration

Emeka Udeh - July 18, 2024

A Nigerian man, Oside Oluwole, known by his gaming alias Khoded, has made headlines by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest video game marathon playing a soccer game. This remarkable achievement was officially confirmed by the Guinness...

Emeka Udeh - July 16, 2024

Justice Hamza Muazu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja has denied a request from Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to travel abroad for medical treatment. On Tuesday, Justice...

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