U.S. Warns Israel to Increase Humanitarian Aid to Gaza or Risk Losing Military Funding
The United States has issued a warning to Israel, urging it to increase the amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza or risk losing access to U.S. military funding. This comes after concerns that aid deliveries to the region have significantly dropped, leaving civilians in Gaza in desperate need of food, water, and medical supplies. The […]
Donald Trump Dances for 30 Minutes as Rally Turns Into a Concert
At a town hall in the Philadelphia suburbs on October 14, 2024, Donald Trump surprised his supporters by dancing on stage for 30 minutes, turning the rally into an unexpected concert. The event was interrupted twice by medical emergencies in the crowd. After the first emergency, Trump paused the question-and-answer session while a doctor helped […]
EFCC Explains Raid on Enugu Radio Station Over Alleged N700m Ponzi Scheme
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed why it raided Urban 94.5 FM, a private radio station in Enugu State, on the night of Monday, October 14, 2024. The operation led to the arrest of a presenter, Favour Ekoh, and three other staff members, amid allegations of involvement in a N700 million Ponzi […]
Nigeria’s National Grid Fails Twice in 24 Hours, Leaving Millions Without Power
Nigeria’s national power grid has collapsed twice within a span of 24 hours, causing major blackouts across the country. This latest crisis adds to the ongoing challenges of the nation’s energy infrastructure, which has struggled for years to provide reliable electricity to its population. The first grid failure occurred on Monday evening, throwing the country […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Surges to 32.70% in September 2024 Amid Fuel Price Hike
Nigeria’s inflation rate jumped to 32.70% in September 2024, a sharp rise from 32.15% recorded in August. This increase, reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its Consumer Price Index and Inflation report for September, has largely been driven by a series of fuel price hikes across the country. One of the key […]
Rivers Assembly: Wike Supporters Declare Seats of Pro-Fubara Lawmakers Vacant
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has taken a significant step by declaring the seats of Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other lawmakers vacant. This move comes after these lawmakers were absent from Assembly sittings for a continuous period of 152 days without […]
Six Suspects Arrested in Niger State for Thuggery, Armed Robbery, and Dangerous Weapons Possession
The Niger State Police Command recently arrested six suspects involved in serious crimes, including thuggery, armed robbery, and possession of dangerous weapons. In addition to these charges, the suspects were also found with illegal drugs. Police spokesperson SP Wasiu Abiodun announced the arrests in a statement on Monday, October 14, 2024. This action reflects the […]
Naira Rises to N1,680 per Dollar in Parallel Market
On Monday, October 14, 2024, the Naira strengthened to N1,680 per dollar in the parallel market, improving from N1,690 per dollar over the weekend. This increase shows a positive shift in the currency’s value in the unofficial exchange market. In the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the Naira also saw significant gains. According to […]
15-Year-Old Student Challenges New University Admission Policy in Court
A 15-year-old Senior Secondary School student named Chinaemere Opara has taken legal action against Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and the National Universities Commission (NUC). He is contesting a recent government policy that restricts university admissions to students aged 18 and older starting in 2025. In July, Prof. […]
Real Madrid Star Kylian Mbappe Accused of Rape at Swedish Hotel as Police Investigate
Kylian Mbappe, the star player for Real Madrid and France, is facing serious accusations of rape and sexual harassment. The alleged incident took place at the Bank Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden, where Mbappe stayed with friends last week. Reports say that on Thursday evening, Mbappe and his group visited a restaurant called Chez Jolie and […]