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Biden warns Iran over risks of retaliation against Israel

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

The United States, US, President, Joe Biden, has urged Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to carefully consider any Israeli retaliatory strike against Iran and the consequences this might have. In a telephone conversation between both leaders, Biden made it “very clear’’ to Netanyahu that he needed to “think carefully and...

Nigerian Govt appeals to Iran, Israel to exercise restraint

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

The Federal Government of Nigeria has called for restraint from all sides involved in the fresh conflict in the Middle East. This is contained in a statement released by the spokesperson for Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francisca Omayuli, on Sunday in Abuja. “The Federal Government of Nigeria joins other...

Nigeria’s inflation increases to 33.20% in March

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 33.20 per cent in March 2024 from 31.70 per cent in February 2024. This was disclosed in the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, March Consumer Price Index and Inflation report. The March 2024 headline inflation rate increased by 1.50 per cent compared to the February...

Iran’s missiles, drone attack declaration of war – Israeli president

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

The President of Israel, Isaac Herzog has said Tel Aviv was “considering all options” following Iran’s overnight missile and drone attacks. Herzog said Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel was a “declaration of war.” Speaking with Sky News, Herzog said: “Every one of us should look and ask, what...

Trump’s hush-money trial begins

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

Former President Donald Trump makes history on Monday, as he becomes the first current or former president in the nation’s history to go on trial. Fox News reports that Trump’s hush-money trial, which will get underway in a New York City courtroom, will have an instant impact on his 2024...

Don’t devalue naira after implementing new national minimum wage – Workers tell Tinubu

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2024April 15, 20240

Workers under the auspices of Federal Workers Forum, FWF, have advised the Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to devalue the naira after the implementation of the new national minimum wage. The forum said this during a meeting held on Sunday. A communique issued at the end...

Man Inhumanity To Man: Emmanuel Omebije Ran Away With Money Meant For My Transplant Operation – Acid Victim Cries Out

NewsDeskNgApr 14, 2024April 14, 20240

In a pathetic story described by many as man inhumanity to man, an acid victim of Kogi Gubernatorial election dated back in 2007, Mr Okpanachi James Okolo, a native of Ojuwo Ajonucheyo Gbo – Egume in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, has cried out how Former Assembly member...

Jnr Pope: Gov Eno visits, consoles family of late Nollywood makeup artist

NewsDeskNgApr 13, 2024April 13, 20240

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Nollywood makeup artist, Abigail Edith Frederick, in Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement by Ekerete Udoh, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Pastor Eno, on arrival from...

Ebonyi-Enugu highway abandoned due to kidnappers’ siege

NewsDeskNgApr 13, 2024April 13, 20240

The security situation on the Idodo boundary axis of Ebonyi and the Enugu Expressway has deteriorated due to the criminal activities of kidnappers who lay siege to the road. This development has forced many road users who use the route to suspend their trips. The deteriorating situation has paralysed movements...

Be proactive, defend Niger Delta people – Factional IYC caution South-South Governors

NewsDeskNgApr 12, 2024April 12, 20240

The leadership of the factional Ijaw Youths Congress, IYC, Worldwide led by Dr Theophilus Alaye, has cautioned the six governors of the South-South states to be more proactive on issues concerning the Niger Delta region. Part of the concern raised by the group is the need for the governors to...