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Foreign Press Association calls on Israel to reverse closure of Al Jazeera
The Foreign Press Association (FPA) has urged the Israeli government to reverse its decision to ban Al Jazeera over what it deemed as...
UAE Hit by Heavy Rains Again, Schools and Offices Close
Schools and many offices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) closed due to heavy rains on Thursday, just two weeks after record-breaking rainfall...
Flood kills 44 people in Kenya
A relentless heavy downpour has claimed the lives of 44 persons and left approximately 60,000 people struggling to cope with the catastrophic effects,...
Tanzania closes five hydroelectric stations over excess electricity
United Republic of Tanzania has shut down five of its hydroelectric power stations to cut down on the surplus electricity produced by its...
Beyond Brain Drain: Nigeria’s Healthcare Workforce Crisis
On November 29, 2023, no fewer than five wards, comprising about 150 beds, were closed at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, due...
House of Representatives to investigate cryptocurrency and e-naira
The House of Representatives has passed a motion to investigate the national security implications of cryptocurrency and other digital asset transactions. Additionally, they...
PCC staff protest non-implementation of salary structure
The staff members of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) on Wednesday shut down the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, following the non-implementation of a...
Canada’s Govt announces a 2-year cap on Students Visas
The Federal Government of Canada has announced a new 2-year cap on the number of International students to be granted Visas over the...
Recap: Some Major Events that Shaped 2023
2023 is a year marked by thrilling triumphs, heart-wrenching losses, and shifts in the landscape of sports, politics, and entertainment. They unfolded in...
Secret Tunnel Found in a Synagogue in New York And Antisemitism
A group of Hasidic Jewish men clashing with New York police about a hidden tunnel found in a Brooklyn synagogue is one of...
Third Mainland Bridge Now Fully Accessible to the Public!
The Third Mainland Bridge, which was formerly shut down for maintenance work, has been reopened by the Federal Government. The Lagos State Commissioner...
NAFDAC Raids Fake Wine Factories in Abia: Destroys ₦750m Worth Of Fake Beverages And Consumables
In a significant move aimed at upholding public health and safety, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has...