Report has it that the overall occupancy rate in the prisons in France is currently 122.8%, and it 146.3% in remand prisons. The country broke a new record with 74,513 inmates, marking the sixth time it exceeded its previous high number. Despite being severely criticized for overcrowding, the situation remains […]
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Regardless of The Military Coup, Mining Operations of Uranium Continues in Nigeria Republic
On The Foreign Scene The price of uranium has risen only slightly since the military coup in Niger last week as mining operations have continued in the world’s seventh largest producer of the radioactive metal, but a consultancy said prices may rise in coming weeks. According to market research firm […]
A Ghanaian Student Loses Scholarship After Twitter Attack On LGBQT in USA.
The scholarship of a Ghanaian student in the United States of America, Derrick Boadi Sakyi, has been withdrawn following his involvement in hateful attacks against LGBT Ghanaians on Twitter. The attacks were exposed by Ghanaian LGBT activist known as Papa Kojo after receiving a threat from Sakyi. Papa Kojo’s search […]
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau Begins Investigation Into Light Single Plane’s Crash in Lagos.
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has begun an investigation into Tuesday’s crash, which involved a light single airplane in the Ikeja area of Lagos State. The accident involved a Jabiru J430, a light single airplane with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-CCQ operated by Air First Hospitality & Tours, which […]
Professor Yemi Osinbajo Floats a Non Profit Organization To Empower Young Educational Stakeholders
The UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (IESALC) is teaming up with Yemi Osinbajo’s newly established non-profit organization, Future Perspectives. Together, they are launching the “Innovation to Transform Education Training” (ITET) in Nigeria. The aim is to empower young educational stakeholders with innovation, policy, […]
Nigeria Labour Congress Insists Planned Protest Will Go On Today
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has refuted rumors claiming that it canceled the planned nationwide protest set for today. Online reports which went viral on Tuesday, suggested that the union had decided to abandon the protest after a meeting with government officials. However, NLC’s President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, stated on […]
At least five killed in clashes in Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon.
At least five people have been killed and seven others wounded in clashes in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp near the southern port city of Sidon, Palestinian officials have said. The Palestinian faction Fatah in a statement on Sunday confirmed the death of commander Ashraf al-Armouchi and four of his […]
JUST IN: Lagos reduces bus fares by 50 per cent
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has slashed the transportation fares of the state-owned buses by 50 per cent and also rolled out other palliatives to cushion the impact of subsidy removal. He said this in a media briefing on Monday afternoon after a state security council meeting, adding that […]
JUST IN: Senate confirms Wike as minister
The Senate has confirmed the immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, as minister on Monday. Wike after reeling out his Curriculum Vitae and achievements, noted that his passion for Nigeria propelled him to accept the ministerial offer. Meanwhile, the lawmakers representing River State represented by Senator Barinada Mpigi […]
Two Bauchi motorcycle thieves in police net
Men of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested two men who allegedly specialise in snatching motorcycles from their owners in the Gudum Hausawa area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Bauchi on Sunday. Wakil […]