ABUJA SUBMERGED:‘We have not seen anything like this before’
The rain started in trickles, small drops at a time. Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, is not immune to rainfall.
But by 10pm last Tuesday, it was no longer raindrops. It was a flood — the first of its kind in recent history. By the time the rains eased, it had caused serious upset in the city’s prime towns-Asokoro, Maitama, Guzape, Lokogoma, Garki and Wuse.
US stocks retreat in election eve session
Wall Street stocks finished lower Monday following a choppy session as markets gird for volatility connected to the US presidential election.
5 local superfoods to incorporate into your daily diet
Eating healthy can be simple and affordable. Nigeria is home to many nutrient-packed foods that support a balanced diet.
Alleged N13bn Fraud: Court orders arrest of Dana Air MD, Ranesh
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, issued a warrant for the arrest of the Managing Director, MD, of Dana Air, Mr. Hathiramani Ranesh, who is facing a criminal charge over his alleged complicity in a N13billion fraud.
Top 5 fastest-growing sectors in Africa
By Akanni Dorcas Africa is a large and vibrant continent with many cultures, natural resources, and a big potential for growth. Many African countries are making changes to improve their economies and investing in important industries. This effort is helping jobs grow fast, raising productivity, and boosting local economies. Africa’s economy is growing quickly, with […]
Hardship: Protest in Abuja over fuel crisis, inflation
Scores of Nigerians gathered in Abuja on Monday, launching a large-scale protest over escalating fuel costs, chronic fuel shortages, and mounting economic hardship.
Meet Baltasar Ebang Engonga, Equatorial Guinea’s financial crime chief embroiled in scandal
Baltasar Ebang Engonga is the Director General of ANIF, Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency.
Appeal Court acquits ex-CJN, Onnoghen, orders FG to unfreeze his account
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Monday, discharged and acquitted a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, of the charge that led to his removal from office in 2019.
First Lady, NSA to lead national prayer for Nigeria’s economic turnaround
ABUJA – First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu will spearhead a national prayer session aimed at addressing Nigeria’s numerous challenges.
Withheld salaries: Normalcy returns to varsities as workers suspend strike
Normalcy is expected to return to the Federal Universities tomorrow as striking non-academic workers of the Joint Action Committee, JAC, of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, have announced the suspension of the ongoing nationwide indefinite strike over the four months withheld salaries.
EndBadGovernance protest: ACF, NHRC, CISLAC, SERAP, CHRICED slam police over trial of minors
•SERAP gives Tinubu 48 hours to release detained minors•Falana wants AGF to terminate charge without delay By Adesina Wahab, Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Gabriel Ewepu, Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Luminous Jannamike The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, CHRICED, Concerned Parents and […]
