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Inibehe Effiong: I Am Very Suspicious Of The Intent Behind The Foreign Aid Bill
A lawyer and human rights activist, Inibehe Effiong, has expressed concerns over the proposed Foreign Aid Bill, questioning the motives behind its introduction and the potential implications for non-governmental organisations
HSBC To End German Transaction Services Operations, Over 300 Jobs Affected
HSBC has confirmed plans to end its transaction services operations in Germany, affecting about 320 positions across two of its local entities. The bank said on Wednesday that around 300
Kwara APC’s Senator Ashiru Collapses Structure into PDP
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin The political realignment in Kwara State ahead of the 2027 elections intensified yesterday as all the political structures of the Deputy Senate Leader, Lola Ashiru, in Offa
US Bans Canadian Alcohol, Motorbikes As Trade War Escalates
The United States has imposed fresh import restrictions on Canadian goods, including alcoholic drinks, dairy products and motorbikes, escalating the months-long trade war between the two neighbours. The new restrictions,
Terhemba Shija: Benue Govt Has Ended Up Ranching Human Beings, Over 900,000 Residents Live In IDP Camps
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Benue State, Prof. Terhemba Shija, has said the state government’s attempt to introduce ranching has resulted in displaced residents living
Brent Crude Climbs Above $100 As Middle East Tensions Threaten Oil Supply
Benchmark Brent crude futures rose $2.15, or 2.2%, to $100.07 a barrel by 0721 GMT on Wednesday, while US West Texas Intermediate gained $1.70, or 1.83%, to $94.73 a barrel.
Netherlands Public Transport Disrupted As Unions Strike Over Welfare Cuts
Train, bus and ferry services were widely disrupted across the Netherlands on Wednesday as labour unions staged a nationwide strike against planned welfare cuts. The action also disrupted international rail
German Defence Firm ARX Robotics Expands Into Polish Market
Excerpt: German defence firm ARX Robotics expands into Poland, establishing a subsidiary and planning multimillion-euro investment to support autonomous ground systems. German defence firm ARX Robotics is expanding into Poland
Keyamo: Peter Obi’s Benue Blockade Unacceptable But Press Must Stop Partisan Reporting
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has called on the media to stop partisan reporting and apply consistent standards when covering political confrontations involving candidates and supporters
Osun CSOs Raise the Alarm over Adeleke’s Vacation, Demand 48-hour Clarification on Power Transfer
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo A fresh constitutional storm may be brewing in Osun State as the Civil Society Coalition has demanded an urgent clarification over who is currently exercising executive authority
