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2024

January 10, 2025

Benue govt orders three ex-Lobi Stars officials to refund N2.4 billion

Governor Hyacinth Alia inaugurated a Forensic Audit Investigation Committee led by Donatus San-Chir-Igba to examine the funds of Lobi Stars.

Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi
January 7, 2025

Singapore recorded 129 knife-linked crimes in 2024

“The 2024 figure is in line with the average of 133 such cases annually between 2021 and 2023,” Mr Sun said.

Knives
November 24, 2024

Stakeholders decry rice price surge despite tax waiver

The federal government temporarily waived import duties and value-added tax on rice and other essential food items to help curb food inflation.

BAGS OF RICE used to illustrate the story
November 12, 2024

Sexual violence against children rises by 1,000% in Haiti: UN

The crisis in Haiti has also disrupted essential services, including education and healthcare, leaving over 300,000 children without access to schools.

Haitian gangsters
November 1, 2024

Bill to streamline drug distribution passes first reading in Oyo assembly

The bill was an executive bill sent to the State House of Assembly by Governor Seyi Makinde.

Pharmaceutical drugs
October 19, 2024

Army will procure new platforms for artillery corps: COAS

The COAS appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his leadership, strategic guidance and unwavering support to the Nigerian Army.

Nigeria Army logo
October 3, 2024
Chukwuma Soludo
September 23, 2024

Kenya’s President Ruto calls for reforms in UN Security Council

He said there was a need to redesign the international financial system, strengthening partnerships for common security, bridging the digital divide and investing in human capacity

President William Ruto
September 17, 2024

Gates Foundation seeks increased global health financing against malnutrition

According to Mr Gates, malnutrition is the world’s worst child health crisis, and climate change is only making it worse.

Malnourished children. [CREDIT: The Cable]
September 13, 2024

FG inaugurates committee to address N70,000 minimum wage salary adjustments

The committee is made up of eight members, each from the federal government and trade union sides.

Didi Walson-Jack