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  • Death Toll in DRC Attack Rises to 41 Amid Escalating Violence

    By Ifunanya | June 11, 2024 | Comments Off on Death Toll in DRC Attack Rises to 41 Amid Escalating Violence

    The death toll from an attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by militants and Islamist rebels has risen to at least 41, the government confirmed on Monday. The assault, which occurred on Friday, […]

  • Military Searches for Missing Plane Carrying Malawi’s Vice President

    By Ifunanya | June 11, 2024 | Comments Off on Military Searches for Missing Plane Carrying Malawi’s Vice President

    Soldiers are scouring mountainous forests near Mzuzu, a city in northern Malawi, for a military plane that went missing on Monday while carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima and former First Lady Shanil Dzimbiri. The aircraft […]

  • Ayra Starr Makes History as First Nigerian Female Artist on U.S. Billboard 200 Album Chart

    By Ifunanya | June 11, 2024 | Comments Off on Ayra Starr Makes History as First Nigerian Female Artist on U.S. Billboard 200 Album Chart

    Ayra Starr has made history by becoming the first Nigerian female artist to appear on the U.S. Billboard 200 Album chart. The singer achieved this milestone with her sophomore album, “The Year I Turned 21,” […]

  • U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Negotiates Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas

    By Ifunanya | June 11, 2024 | Comments Off on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Negotiates Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas

    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The meeting, part of efforts by the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt to address […]

  • Carlo Ancelotti Clarifies Comments on Real Madrid’s Participation in FIFA Club World Cup

    By Ifunanya | June 10, 2024 | Comments Off on Carlo Ancelotti Clarifies Comments on Real Madrid’s Participation in FIFA Club World Cup

    In a turn of events, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has backtracked on his earlier comments dismissing the club’s participation in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. “In my interview with Il Giornale, my words […]

  • Currency in Circulation Hits N3.97tn in May

    By Ifunanya | June 10, 2024 | Comments Off on Currency in Circulation Hits N3.97tn in May

    The currency’s value in circulation has risen to N3.97tn at the end of May, representing an all-time high and a 1.07 per cent increase over the previous month. The data released on the Central Bank […]

  • WHO Issues Warning on Food Safety During Power Outages

    By Ifunanya | June 10, 2024 | Comments Off on WHO Issues Warning on Food Safety During Power Outages

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned that foods exposed to temperatures above 5 °C (41 °F) for over two hours can become unsafe to eat. This warning was issued on Friday via a series […]

  • Nigerian Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Amendments for Rotating Presidency and Single Six-Year Term

    By Ifunanya | June 10, 2024 | Comments Off on Nigerian Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Amendments for Rotating Presidency and Single Six-Year Term

    A group of lawmakers in Nigeria’s House of Representatives is advocating for significant changes to the 1999 Constitution. The proposed amendments aim to rotate the Presidency among the six geo-political zones and establish a single […]

  • Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti Rejects FIFA’s Club World Cup Offer

    By Ifunanya | June 10, 2024 | Comments Off on Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti Rejects FIFA’s Club World Cup Offer

    Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, has revealed the club’s decision to decline participation in FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup next season. The tournament, scheduled for the United States at the end of the […]

  • Iraq Sentences Seven Drug Dealers to Death, Including Foreigner

    By Ifunanya | June 10, 2024 | Comments Off on Iraq Sentences Seven Drug Dealers to Death, Including Foreigner

    An Iraqi court has issued death sentences for seven drug dealers, one of whom is a foreign national, according to a statement from the Supreme Judicial Council. The Central Criminal Court handed down the verdict, […]

  • Depreciation of Naira Boosts Nigeria’s Exports to Neighbouring Countries

    By Ifunanya | June 10, 2024 | Comments Off on Depreciation of Naira Boosts Nigeria’s Exports to Neighbouring Countries

    The Customs Area Controller of Seme Command, Timi Bomodi, highlighted on Sunday the positive impact of the depreciation of the Naira on Nigeria’s exportation of local products to neighbouring West African countries. In an interview […]

  • Schengen Visa Fee for Nigerians and African Nationals Increases to £90

    By Ifunanya | June 10, 2024 | Comments Off on Schengen Visa Fee for Nigerians and African Nationals Increases to £90

    Nigerians and other African nationals seeking a Schengen Visa to enter the European Union will now have to pay an extra £10, as the visa fee has surged to £90 from £80. The latest data […]

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