A Russian missile strike early on Tuesday morning, March 25, hit a densely populated district in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, injuring at least 88 people, including 17 children, as ceasefire talks continued. Regional Governor Volodymyr Artiukh, …
Rivers Head Of Service Resigns, New SSG Takes Over
Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has announced the resignation of the Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, describing the development as sad. The Administrator appreciated the immense contributions of Nwaeke in the short period he served the administration and wished him well in his future endeavors. Ibas said in the …
Australia’s Budget Prioritizes Cost-Of-Living Relief And National Security Before Election
Australia’s Labor government has unveiled its annual budget, featuring income tax cuts, student debt relief, and increased defence spending as it prepares for a closely contested general election. The government, expected to announce the election date by the end of the week, recorded a US$17 billion spending deficit while introducing a series of tax cuts …
Kidnapped Federal University Dutsinma Student Found Dead In Bush
A 100-level Computer Science student from the Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State, who was kidnapped last month, was tragically found dead in a bush on Sunday, March 24. The student was among several others abducted from the university, with some still in captivity. While the identities of the kidnappers remain unknown, residents suspect that bandits …
Super Eagles Celebrate Ademola Lookman For Winning 2024 CAF Award
Super Eagles players honored Ademola Lookman on Monday night, presenting him with a cake to celebrate his triumph as the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. The Atalanta winger was recognized by his teammates during dinner at their Four Points by Sheraton Hotel camp in Ikot Ekpene. Lookman clinched the prestigious award last December …
Senate Poised To Approve President Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills Today
The Senate is set to pass the four tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly today (Tuesday), sources have confirmed. According to two senators who spoke on condition of anonymity, the bills were initially scheduled for approval last week but were delayed due to discussions surrounding the state of emergency …
Natasha Akpoti’s Judge Steps Down From Her Case After Akpabio’s Petition
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused himself from a case involving suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following a petition from Senate President Godswill Akpabio questioning his impartiality. During the court session on Tuesday, Justice Egwuatu announced that he would no longer preside over the case, stating that he would return …