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  • Yuan weakens to 7.2095 against dollar

    By Ifunanya | May 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Yuan weakens to 7.2095 against dollar

    The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the Yuan, weakened 22 pips to 7.2095 against the dollar on Friday. This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot […]

  • Vice President Shettima Inaugurates First Flight of Nigerian Pilgrims for 2025 Hajj Operation

    By Ifunanya | May 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Vice President Shettima Inaugurates First Flight of Nigerian Pilgrims for 2025 Hajj Operation

    In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s aviation and religious sectors, Vice President Kashim Shettima recently inaugurated the first flight of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj operation at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in […]

  • Trump Proposes 39.6% Tax Bracket for Americans Earning $2.5 Million or More

    By Ifunanya | May 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Trump Proposes 39.6% Tax Bracket for Americans Earning $2.5 Million or More

    In a significant shift in policy, US President Donald Trump has proposed increasing tax rates for the country’s highest earners, according to multiple media reports citing sources close to the matter. This move is intended […]

  • Germany Declares National Emergency to Tackle Migration Crisis

    By Ifunanya | May 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Germany Declares National Emergency to Tackle Migration Crisis

    Germany’s new Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has announced plans to declare a national emergency in response to the country’s migration challenges. According to reports by Die Welt, Merz, who was elected on Tuesday, intends to turn […]

  • ‘Laughable suspension’: Labour Party Reps criticize Abure’s action

    By Ifunanya | May 9, 2025 | Comments Off on ‘Laughable suspension’: Labour Party Reps criticize Abure’s action

    Three Labour Party members of the House of Representatives have dismissed their purported suspension from the party by the embattled factional chairman of the party, Julius Abure, describing it as “laughable.” This was contained in […]

  • 2025 BET Awards: Burna Boy, Rema, Ayra Starr, others bag nominations

    By Ifunanya | May 9, 2025 | Comments Off on 2025 BET Awards: Burna Boy, Rema, Ayra Starr, others bag nominations

    The nominees for the 2025 BET Awards have been revealed. The organisers released the list on Thursday, May 8, 2025. A quintet of Nigerian Afrobeats stars, Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, Ayra Starr, and Shallipopi, were […]

  • NHRC Receives 124 Human Rights Violation Complaints in Two Months

    By Ifunanya | May 9, 2025 | Comments Off on NHRC Receives 124 Human Rights Violation Complaints in Two Months

    A recent report from the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has shed light on a concerning trend in human rights violations. According to the commission, a total of 124 complaints were received in March and […]

  • Labour Party: Group hails Supreme Court, INEC for upholding democratic principles

    By Ifunanya | May 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Labour Party: Group hails Supreme Court, INEC for upholding democratic principles

    The Liberal Progressive and Patriotic Members Congress, LPPMC, has lauded the Supreme Court of Nigeria for its landmark judgment reaffirming the rule of law and the sanctity of democratic processes in the ongoing leadership crisis […]

  • Kenya’s Presidential Security Protocols Under Scrutiny After Shoe Throwing Incident

    By Ifunanya | May 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Kenya’s Presidential Security Protocols Under Scrutiny After Shoe Throwing Incident

    Kenya’s Presidential Security Under Scrutiny After Shoe-Throwing Incident A recent incident in which a shoe was thrown at President William Ruto during a public event has raised concerns about the effectiveness of Kenya’s presidential security […]

  • It’s now more expensive to be boyfriend than husband – BBNaija Tochi

    By Ifunanya | May 9, 2025 | Comments Off on It’s now more expensive to be boyfriend than husband – BBNaija Tochi

    Former Big Brother Naija reality star, Tochi, has sparked debate with his recent comparison of the financial burden between a boyfriend and a husband. The reality star, known for sharing hot takes on relationships, recently […]

  • Mali Suspends All Political Activities Amid Pro-Democracy Protests and Election Delays

    By Ifunanya | May 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Mali Suspends All Political Activities Amid Pro-Democracy Protests and Election Delays

    Mali’s military government has taken a drastic step by suspending all political activities across the country indefinitely. The decree, signed by transitional president General Assimi Goita, cites “reasons of public order” as the motivation behind […]

  • Awolowo’s grand-daughter resigns from Labour Party’s executive committee

    By Ifunanya | May 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Awolowo’s grand-daughter resigns from Labour Party’s executive committee

    A granddaughter of the late Obafemi Awolowo, Funke Awolowo, has resigned her membership of the Labour Party Executive Committee in Lagos State. Awolowo was, until her resignation, the party’s Head of the Mobilisation and Integration […]

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