India Enhances Border Security Amid Bangladesh Crisis
In response to the escalating tensions, high-ranking officials from India’s Border Security Force (BSF) visited the Bangladesh border in West Bengal on Monday.
Category: Politics
Import Duty Suspension on Food Items to End Soon, Says Abubakar Kyari
Minister Kyari emphasized that the federal government’s decision to import food items is a temporary strategy aimed at curbing food inflation and will not be a permanent measure.
US Justice Department Sues TikTok and ByteDance
The US government accused TikTok of breaching the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which mandates that services directed at children must obtain parental consent before collecting personal information from users under the age of 13.
Hunger Protest: Military Poised to Intervene if Protest Violence Escalates, Chief of Defence Staff Warns
The Nigerian military announced on Friday its potential involvement in managing the looting crisis amid the nationwide hunger protests, dubbed #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria. During a press conference in Abuja, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, addressed the issue, highlighting the military’s stance and the measures they are prepared to take. General Musa acknowledged the protesters’…
Turkey Blocks Instagram Access Without Explanation or Indication of Duration
On Friday, Turkey’s national communications authority, BTK, blocked access to the Instagram social media network without providing an explanation, following allegations of censorship by a high-ranking Turkish official against the US-based company. The BTK’s brief statement on its website read, “instagram.com has been blocked by a decision on the date of 02/08/2024,” offering no additional…
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: LG Chairman Joins Protest
The Vice Chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area, Mr. Akinpelu Johnson, stated on Thursday that his decision to oversee the “End Hunger Protest” in the Egbeda area was driven by a desire to prevent any instances of lawlessness. During an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Johnson explained that his actions were a…
Massive Crowds Gather in Iran for Funeral of Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh
Thousands have gathered for the funeral procession in Iran of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in a strike in Tehran on Wednesday. The somber event saw Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading the prayers for Haniyeh. Following the ceremony, Haniyeh’s body is set to be buried in Qatar. The assassination has…
US Embassy in Nigeria Transitions to New Visa Service Provider
This transition to a new visa services provider aims to streamline and enhance the application process for Nigerian applicants.
Hunger Protest: Federal Government Begins Sale of 50kg Rice Bags for N40,000
Minister Idris highlighted that this measure is part of a broader effort by the Tinubu administration to alleviate the living conditions of Nigerians.
Tinubu Orders NNPC to Supply Crude Oil to Dangote Refinery in Naira
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to sell crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other upcoming refineries in Naira. This directive was announced by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, through an official post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday. Onanuga…
