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Nigerians Express Safety Concerns After Benin CNG Explosion Critically Injures Three, Causes Amputation of Victim’s Foot
An explosion at the NIPCO gas station in Aduwawa, Benin City, Edo State, has prompted widespread reactions from Nigerians concerned about safety standards....
Mali Government Releases 600 Million FCFA to Rehabilitate Flood-Damaged Classrooms
The Malian government has announced the release of 600 million FCFA to repair and rehabilitate school infrastructure damaged by recent floods. This decision...
Nigeria Beats New Zealand 4-1 in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Opener
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team began their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over New Zealand in their...
Road to Extortion: How Security Forces Prey on Travellers on Lagos-Cotonou-Lome-Accra Route – Part I
Prologue: In the heart of West Africa, a long stretch of road connecting Lagos, Cotonou, Lome, and Accra conceals a dark secret —a...
Peter Obi Laments Rising Hunger in Nigeria, Urges Shift to Production Economy Amid Severe Food Crisis
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Wednesday, lamented that severe hunger has now become an unfortunate member of...
Liberia’s Former UN Ambassador Sarah Fyneah Declines New Role Offer by President Boakai
Liberia’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Sarah Safyn Fyneah, has rejected an appointment from President Joseph Boakai after being recalled...
BRICS Investment in Nigeria Soars 189% in Six Months
Nigeria’s foreign investment inflows from BRICS nations have soared to 189 per cent in the first two quarters of 2024, being January to...
Nigeria’s Inflation Surges to 32.70% in September, as Petrol Prices Rise
Nigeria’s inflation rate in September 2024 rose to 32.70 per cent, an increase from 32.15 per cent in August. This is according to...
GTBank Faces Backlash From Customers as Transition to New Banking System Causes Prolonged Delay
GTBank’s transition to the Finacle core banking system has encountered delays, leading to frustration among its customers. The bank initially announced branch closures...
DR Congo Halts Licensing Process for 27 Oil Blocks
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has halted the licensing process for 27 oil blocks, launched in 2022. This was announced through a...
At This Point I’m Even Tired of Laughing Instead of Crying — Super Eagles Captain Laments
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has announced that despite fuel being available at Libya’s Abraq International Airport, the team has been stranded for...
JUST IN: Air Peace E145 Aborts Takeoff in Asaba Due to Burst Tyre, 51 Passengers Evacuated
An Air Peace Embraer 145 aircraft (E145) carrying 56 people, including 51 passengers and five crew members, aborted takeoff at the Asaba airport...