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FG advised to sustain ongoing economic reforms

The Federal Government has been urged to continue its ongoing reforms despite the hardships faced by Nigerians. Indermit Gill, Vice President and Chief Economist of the World Bank, made this call in Abuja, commending the Central Bank of Nigeria for its efforts in unifying exchange rates. Gill acknowledged that the current administration's reforms have resulted in significant challenges for many, particularly the vulnerable poor. However, he emphasized that these reforms are essential for the economy's recovery. He urged the government […]

10/15/2024 4

World

Hezbollah attack kills 4 Israeli soldiers.

At least four Palestinians have been killed and dozens injured after Israeli fighter jets targeted a tent encampment for displaced Palestinians near al-Aqsa Hospital in central Deir el-Balah, Gaza. Hospital staff are reported to be overwhelmed as they struggle to treat the severely injured, including women, children, and the elderly, with fears that the death toll could rise. In a separate incident, Israeli tank shells struck a school in Nuseirat, central Gaza, killing 22 people and wounding 80 others. In […]

10/14/2024 5

News

Cross-border fuel smuggling dropped after subsidy removal says NNPCL boss

The removal of fuel subsidies in Nigeria has significantly curtailed the cross-border smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), according to the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari. Speaking during an interview with journalists on Sunday, Kyari explained that the subsidy regime had created a wide price disparity between Nigeria and its neighboring countries, which made smuggling a highly lucrative activity. Kyari further highlighted that prior to the subsidy removal, the substantial difference […]

10/14/2024 4

News

Obi expresses concern over spate of killings

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the rising wave of violence, kidnappings, and killings across Nigeria. In a post on his official X account, Obi condemned the recent killing of Supersport TV crew members and a police officer, who were ambushed along the Ihiala-Orlu Road in Anambra State. The victims were en route to cover the Super Eagles' 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Libya. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, […]

10/14/2024 5

News

TETFund commits to funding infrastructure and research in Nigeria

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has pledged to secure the necessary funds for infrastructural and research development at the newly established African University of Aviation in Nigeria. This commitment was made by TETFund's Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, during a meeting with the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, and the university's leadership at the TETFund headquarters in Abuja. Echono praised the minister for his dedication and resolve in supporting the university's establishment, commending Keyamo's patriotism and determination to ensure the […]

10/14/2024 4

Entertainment News

R Kelly’s daughter claims he sexually abused her as a child

Joann Kelly, the daughter of a famous American singer, R. Kelly, has claimed that her father sexually abused her as a child. Speaking in a new two part documentary series for the TVEI Streaming Network, Joann said she first reported the abuse to her mother, Drea, in 2009. The 26-year-old who did not detail the alleged abuse, stated in an episode of the documentary titled ‘Karma: A Daughter’s Journey’, that the jail sentence of the 57-year-old singer is well deserved. […]

10/14/2024 5

Business

NNPCL urged to remove hidden levies on Dangote Fuel Prices

The Coalition for Energy Reforms and Good Governance Advocacy on Sunday called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL to remove hidden levies and charges on Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, better known as petrol, locally sourced from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The coalition said the removal of the levies and charges would make the product affordable for Nigerians and end the worsening hardship being faced by citizens. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the coalition’s […]

10/14/2024 3

World

Israeli shelling of Gaza school kills at least 15

An Israeli attack on a school used to shelter displaced Palestinians has killed at least 15 people in central Gaza Gaza's Hamas-run Civil Defence Agency said the site in Nuseirat camp was struck by a volley of artillery on Sunday, killing entire families and wounding dozens more. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it was looking into the reports. Earlier, five children were reportedly killed by a drone strike while playing on a street corner in northern Gaza. A civil […]

10/14/2024 3

News

Father petitions Senate over daughter’s withheld UTME result

A disappointed parent, Onyebuchi Obioha, has petitioned the Senate over the non-release of his daughter Chizitere Obioha’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result. Obioha alleged that the development was caused by the misconduct of a Joint Admissions Matriculation Board supervisor. In a petition submitted through a senator, Neda Imasuen, Obioha accused a JAMB supervisor of giving his 16-year-old daughter his phone number after the exam, suggesting inappropriate intentions. He suspected the supervisor may be responsible for the “examination infraction” listed as […]

10/14/2024 4