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The Police Command in Anambra has declared Insp Audu Omadefu, with force number AP No. 362178, wanted for murder. DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra Command, stated this in a statement in Awka on Tuesday. Ikenga said that the command urges any member of the public who sees the fugitive or has information on his whereabouts to …

The JIgawa chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected a N10,000 wage award offer to the civil servants by the State Government. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the chairmen and secretaries of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Joint Public Service Negotiation Council after an emergency meeting in Dutse. The statement indicated that …

Canada is one of the most popular study destinations for international students but it has issued some new rules for 2024 student visa. If you are actively planning to study in Canada, you should be aware that the Canadian government has recently announced some changes to the study permit. The new rules also affect the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) requirements. …

He died at Lady Pohamba Hospital with wife and children by his side. First elected President in 2014, Geingob was Namibia’s longest serving Prime Minister and third President. In 2013, Geingob underwent brain surgery, and last year he underwent an aortic operation in neighbouring South Africa. The 82-year-old president who also served for 12 years as Prime Minister, had a …

Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, will appear before the House of Representatives to speak on the state of the economy, the Clerk of the House, Yahaya Danzaria, announced on Monday. Mr Cardoso is scheduled to speak to the lawmakers during plenary to brief them on the free fall of the naira and other issues affecting the monetary side of …

Like every other sector, the building and construction industry may be witnessing one of its worst moments, as exchange rate, building materials, and labour prices have triggered an increase in construction costs by 200 per cent in the last two years. Nigeria’s inflation rate as of December 2023 climbed to 28.9 per cent. The recent upsurge in inflation is primarily linked …

TEL AVIV, Israel — A ship traveling through the southern Red Sea was attacked by a suspected Yemen Houthi rebel drone early on Tuesday, authorities said, the latest assault in their campaign targeting vessels over Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The attack happened west of the Yemeni port of Hodeida, and the projectile caused “slight damage” to the vessel’s …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) uncovered invalid foreign overdue claims totalling $2.4 billion, which have pressured the naira for long and spooked the currency market, Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso said on Monday. Mr Cardoso said the discovery was made after an audit by the consultant that the Central Bank engaged brought several shady deals to light. After seven years of …

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Yemi Cardoso said the apex bank has discovered $2.4 billion  invalid forex outstanding claims pressuring the naira and causing anxiety in the currency market. Cardoso disclosed this in an interview with Arise Television on Monday. According to Cardoso, this was uncovered during an audit by the consultant the CBN hired, which exposed a number of …

Residents of Minna, the capital of Niger State on Monday morning blocked main roads in the city to protest the high cost of living. Women and young people were among the demonstrators heard shouting protest songs while police officers and other security personnel observed the situation.. The protesters said that the increase in food prices and the inadequate response from the government compelled …