The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has questioned the justifications for the recent upward adjustment in water and electricity tariffs stressing that the increment will further reduce the purchasing power of consumers. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) on Saturday, September 28, announced a 3.02% increase in electricity tariffs and a 1.86% rise in…
Osun Youths Celebrate Oyetola @ 70 Osun Youths under the aegis of Congress of Progressives Youth(COPY) has rejoiced with the immediate past Governor of Osun State and current Pioneer Minister of Marine and Blue Economy,Alhaji Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola,CON, as he turned 70 years of age on earth,describing his 70th year birthday as a year of…
The Aburi Girls Senior High School (SHS) in the Eastern Region is grieving the unexpected death of its esteemed Headmistress, Cynthia Anim. The tragic incident occurred while she was in Rome, Italy, attending an educational workshop alongside the Deputy Minister of Education, other heads of senior high schools, and selected students. Cynthia Anim was a…
Source: ADENIYI ALIMI SULAIMAN A human rights activist and Executive Chairman,Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ), Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman, has comiserated with the authourity of the premier university in Nigeria,the University of Ibadan and the University Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of the University(ASUU) over the sudden demise of the University…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has stated that he will not compromise his well-being or principles to demonstrate loyalty to anyone. He made the remarks in the wake of the ongoing political crisis in the state. Fubara who emphasised his commitment to standing on the side of what is right, even if he stands alone,…
These richest families contributed massively to America’s reputation as a world power, dominating areas such as technology, entertainment, retail, energy, hospitality, banking and more. By Lawrence Agbo The United States of America maintains the status of a global world power due to its powerful economy, military domination, technological breakthroughs, and cultural impact. Its economic power…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a wanted drug kingpin, Damilare Ajiboye aka “Na God” after 12 months of evading arrest. The arrest followed a raid on his warehouse in Akala, Mushin area of Lagos. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that the suspect was…
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has stressed the need for collective action to salvage Nigeria. Speaking at the interdenominational service to mark the country’s 64th Independence anniversary at St Faith Anglican Cathedral, Awka, the governor called for continued prayers for the nation and its leaders as they strive to meet the aspirations of the…
Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have decried increased transport fares, which has limited their movement around the city centre. They told the News Agency of Nigeria that one of the greatest challenges they encountered was the non-availability of fuel despite its increased cost. According to them, fuel is not readily available at…
Seventeen people have been killed in a mass shooting in a remote South African town with a manhunt underway to find the perpetrators, police say. Two homesteads in the town of Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape were targeted, police said, with 12 women and one man killed in one location, and three women and one…
Al least $2.4 trillion is being lost annually in terms of annual Gross Domestic Product, GDP, to seeking medical care abroad. From this amount, Nigeria losses $1billion monthly. The Head, African Development Bank, AfDB, Mission to Nigeria, Mr. Babatunde Omilani, disclosed this when he led a delegation on a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor,…
Nigerian Gospel singer, Peterson Okopi, has officially tied the knot with his fiancée, Prudent Gabriel, in a beautiful civil wedding ceremony. The elated groom took to Instagram to share the joyful news, expressing gratitude and enthusiasm for his new chapter in life. “I’m truly blessed,” Peterson Okopi declared. A video accompanying the post showcased the…
A whistleblower, Isaac Bristol Tamunobifiri, who was arraigned and detained in prison custody for allegedly exposing a classified document, on Friday, secured N5million bail from the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendant, who is popularly known as PIDOM, is facing a nine-count charge that was instituted against him by the Nigeria Police Force, NPF….
The Vice-Chancellor, Osun State University, Professor Clement Adebooye warned new students of the institution to steer clear of social vices that could lead to losing their studentship. He stressed the University’s zero-tolerance for cultism and other acts of indiscipline capable of dragging the institution’s reputation to mud. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony for part-time degree…
A widespread reliance on bottled water is posing significant threats to both human health and the environment, with an estimated 1 million bottles bought every minute worldwide. This alarming figure is expected to increase as demand continues to grow, warn health experts in a new commentary published in BMJ Global Health. While around 2 billion…
The construction of the National Cathedral is set to resume soon, according to the board chairman, Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah. The announcement was made after a meeting held on September 20 between the Board of Directors of the National Cathedral of Ghana and auditors from audit firm Deloitte. During the meeting, church leaders were briefed…
