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Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 44 people on Thursday, including 25 in Gaza City, where the military has increased bombardments ahead of a planned offensive. Nearly two years into the devastating conflict, Israel has built up its forces in recent days, with troops operating on the outskirts of Gaza … Continue reading “Gaza Civil Defence Says Israeli Fire Kills 44”
By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted the Federal Government’s introduction of a 5% petrol tax, describing it as an additional burden on Nigerians still grappling with the effects of subsidy removal. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the timing of the … Continue reading “ADC slams 5% petrol tax as extra burden on struggling Nigerians”
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State has dismissed former Senator Kabiru Marafa’s claim that he could deny President Bola Tinubu one million votes in the 2027 elections. In a statement by its state chairman of the party, Tukur Danfulani, the party said Marafa’s threat was baseless, describing him as “a rejected politician … Continue reading “2027: Zamfara APC Dismisses Marafa’s One-Million-Votes Claim”
Amnesty International has called on the Federal Government to urgently investigate the widespread killings, enforced disappearances, and other grave human rights violations in the South-East region of Nigeria. The organisation made the call during a launch of its new report,” A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in Southeast Nigeria” on Thursday in Ikeja. … Continue reading “Amnesty International urges probe into South-East killings”
A Russian rocket attack on Thursday on northern Ukraine killed two people from the Danish Refugee Council who were clearing mines in an area previously occupied by Moscow’s forces, the local Ukrainian governor said. Experts say Ukraine is the most heavily mined country in the world, with teams of deminers across the north, south, … Continue reading “Russian Attack Kills Two Deminers From Danish Refugee Council in Ukraine”
Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani, king of a high-end lifestyle empire, has died at the age of 91 “surrounded by his loved ones”, his company said Thursday. “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani,” it said in a statement. The best known … Continue reading “Italian Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies At 91”
By John Alechenu, Abuja The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to suspend the newly announced 5 percent fuel tax until Nigerians begin to experience tangible benefits from ongoing economic reforms. Obi, in a post on his verified X handle titled “When will Nigerians truly breathe?”, … Continue reading “Why Tinubu’s 5% fuel tax should wait – Peter Obi”
The US trade deficit expanded more than expected in July, government data showed Thursday, on a surge in imports analysts expect was driven by a rush to beat another wave of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The overall US trade deficit jumped 32.5 percent to $78.3 billion in July, the Department of Commerce said. This … Continue reading “U.S. Trade Gap Widens Beyond Expectations”
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The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified reports circulating on social media regarding monetary gifts presented to Nigerian winners of the TeenEagle 2024/2025 Global Competition in the United Kingdom. In August 2025, ₦200,000 was presented to Nafisah Abdullahi, winner of the TeenEagle Global Finals. Later, Nigeriastartupact.ng reported that the CEO of Manga Automobiles, … Continue reading “FG Clarifies Monetary Gifts To TeenEagle 2024/2025 Winners”