A Nairobi mosque held the funeral of 19-year-old Ibrahim Kamau on Friday after he was shot during a protest on Tuesday against the government's since-withdrawn proposed tax bill. Mourners paid their respects and carried the coffin through Nairobi's streets after the funeral service. Protesters stormed parliament on Tuesday and drew police fire in chaos that

Data from the Nigerian exchange shows total transactions on the local bourse hit 2.35 trillion at the end of May. This shows a 115.4 per cent increase compared to the first five months of 2023. Meanwhile, analysts at Sterling Asset Management and Trustees say strategic positioning of investors on fundamentally sound stocks for dividend income

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Last updated: 7 hours ago The protest, under the slogan "Children are not mothers," saw demonstrators wearing black and holding candles. Critics highlight that late-term abortions often involve child rape victims. Proposed by Sóstenes Cavalcante of the Liberal Party, the bill's vote is delayed due to widespread backlash and protests, and may not occur until

The Debt Management Office (DMO) of Nigeria has announced that as of March 31, 2024, the country’s total public debt reached N121.67 trillion (approximately $91.46 billion). This total reflects the debts of the Federal Government of Nigeria, all thirty-six state governments, and the Federal Capital Territory. At the close of December 2023, the total public

The DA's Federal Executive will continue negotiations with the ANC about the composition of the government of national unity despite major differences over the allocation of Cabinet posts. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has resolved to persist with negotiations with the African National Congress (ANC) over the composition of the government of national unity (GNU), despite

IN SHORT: There is no proof that justice Monica Dongban-Mensem said that Bola Tinubu had "failed" and that the 2023 presidential election petition tribunal had been offered bribes they couldn't resist. A report posted on Facebook attributed a controversial statement to justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, president of Nigeria's court of appeal. The poorly written post reads:

YAOUNDE, CAMEROON —  Nigeria and Cameroon said Thursday they would no longer seek a court ruling to settle their disputed border. Rather, the two nations said, joint delegations will validate a demarcation plan on site and put an end to long-standing territorial disputes. The nations share about 2,100 kilometers (1,300 miles) of border, from Lake

The Federal Government, through the 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) program, has announced job opportunities for the 30,000 graduates from the first cohort. This announcement was made on Thursday, urging fellows to apply for available positions. The specific nature of the jobs was not disclosed, but the program coordinators assured that graduates would find both

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As the rainy season starts, we often see more colds and sickness because the weather gets colder and wetter.  Many people would rather stay inside, but as Nigerians pursuing our daily bread, we must go out to work, which can expose us to the common cold.  Also, the damp and chilly weather can make our

If you want to know about the top music record labels in Nigeria, this article looks into the world of Nigerian music and the six record labels that have shaped the industry.  From launching superstars to setting trends, these labels have made a mark on the global stage. These record labels represent the heartbeat of