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The World Bank has said it will revise the global poverty line from $1.90 to $2.15 due to increases in the costs of living across the world. According to the bank, the real value of $2.15 in 2017 prices is the same as what $1.90 was in 2011 prices. Over the years, the World Bank has revised the international poverty line from $1 a day in 1985 to $1.08 with […]
Guinea’s attorney general has ordered legal proceedings against former President Alpha Conde. According to a document signed by the attorney general, the charges against Conde and his allies range from complicity in murder and assault to destruction of property. Among the former officials to be prosecuted are a former president of the constitutional court, ex-speakers of parliament, a former prime minister and many former ministers. The former President was overthrown in […]
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has said perpetrators of terrorism in Nigeria must be held accountable. Guterres, who was in the country on a two-day visit, called for the prosecution of the attackers on the UN House in Abuja on August 26, 2011. He assured that the UN remains steadfast in its commitment to support a peaceful Nigeria for all people. The UN Chief thanked the government of Nigeria […]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, has decried the rate of kidnapping in his constituency, in Plateau State. Wase raised the alarm when a member of the House, Abdullahi Salame called for the establishment of a national task force to combat insecurity. The deputy speaker, however, opposed the establishment of a new security outfit, noting that the existing ones should be allowed to discharge their duties.
Meanwhile, The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has upheld the disqualification of two of its presidential aspirants. Chairman of the screening committee, David Mark, noted that the two aspirants will not be refunded their N40m fees paid for nomination and expression of interest forms. The appeal committee led by the PDP national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, maintained the party’s stance on the disqualification status of the two aspirants. Recall that the David […]
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has extended deadline for the sale of its Expression of Interest and Nomination forms. A statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the partu, Felix Morka, revealed the sale has been extended from May 6 to May 10. The statement noted that the last day for submission of completed forms is set for Wednesday, May 11. It added that the APC Congresses for election […]
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has backed Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo’s decision to end the Monday sit-at-home in the State. National Coordinator, APGA Media Warriors Forum, Chinedu Obigwe, maintained that the Governor will not succumb to criminal elements working hard to derail his efforts at curtailing insecurity in the state. Obigwe noted that the state government had given the criminals enforcing the already cancelled sit-at-home order enough time […]
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has introduced two phone lines for residents to report cases of insecurity. While announcing this, Soludo urged citizens of the state to report suspected activities through the lines, assuring of confidentiality and swift response. The governor urged them to feel free to report any unlawful activity within and around them. There has been cases of insecurity in the state, with security agents being the primary […]
Motorsport pioneer Tony Brooks, has died at the age of 90. Brooks had been the last surviving Formula One race winner of the 1950s. He won six Formula One grands prix in the 1950s and was nicknamed the “Racing Dentist”. The Pioneer also won his F1 debut at the non-championship 1955 Syracuse Grand Prix.
