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Kenya’s Finance Bill Passes Second Reading Amidst Nationwide Protest
The contentious Finance Bill has passed a second reading in Kenya’s Parliament on Thursday amidst nationwide protest, leading to the arrest of over...
South Korea Considers Sending Arms to Ukraine Amid Russia-North Korea Pact
South Korea announced on Thursday that it may send arms to Ukraine, a move that can be regarded as a significant shift in...
Cargo From Oldest Deep-Sea Shipwreck Discovered Off Israel’s Coast
Israeli archaeologists have discovered cargo from what is believed to be the oldest deep-sea shipwreck ever found. The remains, dated around 3,300 years...
UK’s Inflation Hits 2% Target for First Time in Three Years
The UK’s inflation rate has reached the Bank of England’s target of 2% for the first time in nearly three years, according to...
Peter Obi Calls For Support For Displaced Nigerians On World Refugee Day
In recognition of World Refugee Day, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has highlighted the plight of refugees and internally...
Cholera Outbreak: Lagos Reports 401 Cases, Death Toll Rises To 21
The Lagos State Government has announced that the total number of cholera cases in the state has risen to 401, with Lagos Island,...
Public Pressure Makes Kenyan Govt. Drop Proposed Taxes On Bread, FX, More
Kenya’s government has amended the controversial Finance Bill 2024 and retracted several proposed tax hikes. This was in response to widespread opposition and...
Japan Expresses “Serious Concern” Over Putin’s Military Pact With North Korea
Japan has expressed “serious concern” over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s refusal to rule out military and technical cooperation under a pact signed with...
Toxic Alcohol Kills 34, Over 100 Hospitalised In India
At least 34 people have died, and more than 100 have been hospitalised in Tamil Nadu, India, due to a batch of toxic...
Imo State Local Government Elections Set For September 21
Chief Charles Ejiogu, the Chairman of the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC), announced on Wednesday that local government elections in Imo State...
Nigeria’s FG Debt To World Bank Soars By $4.95bn In 12 Months, Total Debt Reaches N101tn
Nigeria’s public debt has surged by $4.95 billion in loans from the World Bank over the past 12 months, escalating the nation’s total...
Nvidia Becomes World’s Most Valuable Company Amid AI Boom
Nvidia, a key artificial intelligence (AI) sector player, has become the world’s most valuable company. On Tuesday, its market capitalisation soared to $3.34...