IN the bustling factories of Maseru, the heartbeat of Lesotho’s fragile economy reverberates through rows of sewing machines. But behind the rhythmic hum is growing unease. Thousands of workers in the tiny mountain kingdom now fear their livelihoods are under…
THE Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has once again expanded its lexicon to reflect the evolving influence of African cultures on the English language. In its latest update, the dictionary includes nine new borrowed words from South Africa, and 20 from Nigeria…
THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara Command, has deployed 2,800 personnel, to secure national assets and ensure public safety across the state during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The State Commandant of the corps, Mr Umar Mohammed, said…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the upgrade of the Buruku-Gboko water supply project, valued at ₦18.8 billion. The project, located in Ameladu, Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, is a major underground water collection site in the…
On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed for second reading a bill that seeks to bar individuals above the age of 60 from contesting for the offices of President and Governor in Nigeria. Sponsored by Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, the bill proposes amendments to the…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 8 for a ruling in the case initiated by MultiChoice Nigeria Limited against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Naija News reports that Justice James Omotosho set the date after attorneys representing…
ANDRE Onana has recently been approached by clubs in Saudi Arabia keen to secure his services, but the Manchester United goalkeeper has opted to remain at Old Trafford, according to Daily Mail. Andre Onana, 28, has faced some challenges since joining…
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced its readiness to commence the highly anticipated listing on the capital market, by the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 provisions. Trojaninsights reports that the NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, made…
CHILD poverty reached almost 4.5 million in 2024, the highest level for more than 20 years in the United Kingdom, according to PA Media reports. The number of children living in poverty in the UK has reached the highest…
THE landing cost of imported premium motor spirit increased to N885 per litre on Wednesday from N797. The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria disclosed the rise in the landing cost of petrol in its daily energy bulletin released…
