US President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday that a major ground offensive in Gaza’s Rafah would be a “mistake,” as the two leaders spoke for the…
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NGX: Investors lose N239bn
The Nigerian Exchange Ltd.(NGX) market capitalisation on Monday closed on a negative note, losing N239 billion.
SSANU, NASU Begin Nationwide Strike
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) on Monday commenced a nationwide strike, effectively disrupting administrative functions across public universities in Nigeria.
Nigeria to host 7th African Spelling Bee competition
Nigeria has been selected to host the 7th African Spelling Bee competition in December.
Gunmen Kidnap Edo PDP Chairman Aziegbemi
Gunmen have kidnapped the Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Aziegbemi.
‘Bloody’ Ramadan Friday as Gaza strike kills 36 relatives
Displaced by Israeli bombardment, the Tabatibi family gathered in central Gaza to eat together during the first Friday night of Ramadan, a scene that soon turned into a bloodbath. An…
US Senate Rejects Expedited Process for TikTok Bill
A bill that would force the sale of TikTok from its Chinese owners or see it banned in the United States will move cautiously in the US Senate, key lawmakers said, after it sailed through the House.
EU Set To Impose Sanctions On ‘Violent’ Israeli Settlers, Hamas
EU countries have reached a preliminary agreement to impose sanctions on “violent” Israeli settlers in the West Bank, and on Hamas for sexual violence during the October 7 attack, officials said on Friday.
Coalition of Allies Forming to Deploy Long-Range Weapons in Support of Ukraine – Scholz
"We are establishing a new capability coalition for long-range rocket artillery," Scholz told journalists on Friday.
Tinubu Sends Student Loan Proposal to Reps for Review
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking repeal of the Students Loans Act 2023 and enactment of the Students Loan Bill 2024.