Nigerian Private Sector Advocates Dialogue Over Protest Amid Economic Hardship
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN), including key organizations like the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), and the Manufacturers Association…
TotalEnergies Withdraws from South African Offshore Gas Fields
French energy giant TotalEnergies announced on Monday that it is exiting two offshore gas fields off South Africa’s southern coast, citing economic challenges. The fields, known as Brulpadda and Luiperd,…
NSCDC Deploys 1,190 Officers in Anambra Ahead of Nationwide Protest
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Anambra State Command has mobilized 1,190 officers in preparation for the nationwide protest scheduled to start on August 1. The announcement was…
Headline: Nigerian Defence Minister Criticizes Anonymous Protest Organizers
Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle has expressed concerns over the upcoming nationwide protest scheduled for August 1-10, 2024, criticizing the anonymity of its organizers. In a statement released…
Headline: Hamas Leader Dies in Israeli Custody Amid Controversy
Mustafa Muhammad Abu Ara, a Hamas leader from the West Bank, died in Israeli custody on Friday, according to Palestinian authorities and the militant group. Abu Ara, 63, passed away…
Muslim Rights Concern Calls for Ban on Controversial Film Depicting Muslim Women with Weapons
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has demanded an immediate ban on an upcoming film featuring popular actress Nancy Isime, which shows actresses in Islamic purdah (niqab) wielding weapons. The group…
Passenger Plane Crashes on Take-Off in Kathmandu, Killing 18
On Wednesday, a passenger plane belonging to Saurya Airlines crashed during take-off at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, resulting in the deaths of 18 passengers. The pilot was rescued from…
Four Convicted for Internet Fraud by Federal and State High Courts in Kaduna
The Federal High Court and State High Court in Kaduna have convicted and sentenced four individuals—Anthony Chukwu, Madaki Ismail, Samson Aliyu, and Christopher Israel—to various jail terms for internet fraud.…
Solarcool Launches New Smart Hub Office in Lagos, Nigeria
Solarcool, a pioneering company in off-grid cooling solutions, proudly announces the opening of its new Smart Hub office in Lagos, Nigeria. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s…
Legendary Folklore Musician Gentleman Mike Ejeagha Gains Renewed Recognition with Viral Song
Legendary Nigerian folklore musician Gentleman Mike Ejeagha is experiencing a resurgence in popularity with his 41-year-old song “Onye Ori Utaba.” The track, which explores the cunningness of the Tortoise and…