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World Bank, IMF meetings held as Americans prepare to elect new president

At the headquarters of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, DC, imposing images announcing the start of the fund's and the bank's annual meetings adorn huge walls: there are inscriptions advocating for global trade,...

The alleged Akpabio impeachment saga, the terrible experience of the Super Eagles in Libya and other notable news from the Senate

The Senate resumed its legislative activities on Tuesday, expressing anger over the treatment of the Nigerian football team, Super Eagles, in distant Libya, and demanding justice for the team. The team was roughed up at the airport upon arrival in...

A glorious life at 90, by Wole Olaoye

When I turn 90, if I had the choice, I would like to be like General Yakubu Dan-Yumma “Jack” Gowon: in good health, full of joy and with my better half whispering sweet nothings in my ear while she...

Gunmen kill police officer during attack on quarry workers

Gunmen shot dead a police inspector during an attack on workers at a quarry in the Ihivbe-Ogben area of ​​Edo State, south-south Nigeria. Edo Police Spokesperson, Moses Yamu, confirmed to journalists on Sunday the murder of the inspector in Benin. The...

Governor orders payment of minimum wage of N70,000 from October

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the payment of the new minimum wage of N70,000 to workers in the state from October. The approval was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the state's Finance Commissioner, Hauwa Nuru. The...

Flamencos reach the round of 16 of the World Cup

The Nigerian women's under-17 football team, the Flamingos, has reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup. This was after a humiliating 4-0 victory over Ecuador at the Cibao Stadium in the Dominican Republic. For the second game in a row, Nigeria...

Akwa Ibom explains N14.7 billion budget for building renovations and vehicle purchases

The Akwa Ibom State Government has explained why it estimated N14.7 billion in its 2024 budget for the purchase of vehicles and renovation of certain government buildings in the state. The Commissioner for Information in Akwa Ibom, Ini Ememobong, said...

Security agents arrest journalist | Premium Nigeria Schedules

Security officers, believed to be from the State Security Service (SSS), arrested Edna Ulaeto, a journalist with the news outlet OrderPaper, in a raid on her home on Friday. According to a statement from the OrderPaper management, a group of...

Representatives mourn Nigerian journalist

The House of Representatives has expressed sadness over the death of Elijah Olaluyi, a member of the House Press Corps, who passed away on Thursday. Olaluyi, 62, died after a brief illness. Akin Rotimi, Speaker of the House, in a statement...

Nigerian senator says monthly salary of N14 million is not enough to hold office

Abia North Senator Orji Kalu has said he earns a total of N14 million monthly in running expenses, salaries and benefits. However, Kalu, former governor of Abia State and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the monthly salary...
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Nigeria's population could rise to 450 million by 2050: experts

Experts have expressed concern about the possible increase in Nigeria's population, which could reach 450 million by 2050 if...
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