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NELFUND Approves Immediate Student Loan Disbursements in Landmark Decision
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved the disbursement of student loans, as announced in a statement on the...
Former New Zealand Lawmaker Golriz Ghahraman Convicted Of Shoplifting
An ex-New Zealand lawmaker, Golriz Ghahraman has been sentenced for shoplifting and was fined on Thursday, June 27, in a...
Yahaya Bello Seeks Transfer of N80.2bn Fraud Case to Kogi State
In a recent development, former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has petitioned the Federal High Court in Abuja to transfer...
Tinubu Govt Allocates N245m for Security Tyres
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has approved the sum of N244,654,350 for the procurement of bulletproof tyres. This expenditure,...
Bolivian General Arrested Following Failed Coup Attempt
Bolivia's military forces apprehended the general suspected of staging a failed coup on Wednesday. On Wednesday night, the South American...
Vice President Shettima Talks Big on Security While Mourning Mother-in-Law
In a display of political showmanship, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima assured Nigerians on Wednesday that President Bola Tinubu is...
Kenya’s President Ruto Withdraws Controversial Tax Plan
Kenya’s President, William Ruto has said he will retract a finance bill containing contentious tax hikes after dangerous protests saw...
US Offers $5 million Bounty to Anyone Who Can Help in The Arrest of Bulgarian Cryptoqueen
The US offered on Wednesday a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest of fugitive...
The Government Will Not Offer Workers a Salary That It Cannot Afford – FG
The Federal Government stated that President Bola Tinubu's administration cannot offer a "impossible" wage that it will not be able...
Kenyan TV Station Faces Shutdown Threat Amid Anti-Finance Bill Protest Coverage
A Kenyan TV station, KTN News has made an announcement, saying that they had received threats from the authorities about...
State Governors Convene Emergency Meeting to Address Minimum Wage Proposals
The governors of the 36 states of Nigeria have scheduled an emergency meeting for today, Wednesday, over the proposed new...
U.S. Reporter Faces Closed-Door Espionage Trial in Russia
U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, shaven-headed and sporting a faint smile, stood in a glass box as his espionage trial commenced...
Iranian Officials Condemn Telegram-Based Web3 Game Hamster Kombat Amid Rising Popularity
Iranian government officials and hardliners have voiced strong opposition to the play-to-earn blockchain game "Hamster Kombat," claiming it serves as...
North Korea Hypersonic Missile Test Fails
North Korea conducted a test launch of a suspected hypersonic missile on June 26, 2024, which reportedly failed mid-flight. The...
Rand Slips Amid Cabinet Speculation
The South African rand took a hit in early trade on Wednesday, dropping by approximately 0.45% against the dollar to...
