The Rivers State Police Command has recorded a significant success in its fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes with the arrest of an armed […]
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Starmer, Badenoch clash over digital ID u-turn
Prime Minister Keir Starmer came under pressure from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch during Prime Minister’s Questions, with the rollback of the government’s digital ID plans […]
“Without trust, taxation feels like punishment” — Peter Obi calls for suspension of new tax laws
Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on the Federal Government (FG) to suspend the implementation of Nigeria’s newly gazetted tax laws. […]
HYPREP boosts emergency healthcare in Ogoni with 5 new ambulances
Emergency medical care in Ogoniland received a significant lift on Tuesday as the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) rolled out five newly acquired ambulances to […]
Gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu, known for ‘Omije Ojumi’, is dead
Nigerian gospel artiste Bunmi Akinnaanu, widely celebrated for her hit song ‘Omije Ojumi’, has died. Her passing was confirmed on Tuesday through a brief statement […]
Uganda imposes nationwide internet blackout ahead of presidential election
The Ugandan government has disrupted internet access across the country as it prepares for Thursday’s presidential election. Internet monitoring group NetBlocks reported a nationwide connectivity […]
At least 22 dead as crane falls on train in North-East Thailand
Video footage verified by Agence France-Presse showed the broken crane resting on large concrete pillars, with smoke rising from the derailed train.
UK drops mandatory digital ID plan for workers
The move marks a clear shift from last year’s policy announcement, when Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said workers would not be able to work in the UK without a digital ID.
Lagos govt to introduce electric boats as LAGFERRY promises cheaper, cleaner commutes
Commuting in Africa’s most congested megacity is about to get cheaper and cleaner as the Lagos State Government (LASG) announced the imminent introduction of electric-powered […]
Nigeria needs active problem-solvers, not passive graduates — Hamzat
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has said Nigeria no longer needs passive graduates but active, solution-driven citizens capable of addressing the country’s […]