Tag: FIGHT

US to snub Putin inauguration

The United States said it would snub the inauguration Tuesday of Russian President Vladimir Putin after his latest election in which he faced no real opposition. “We will not have a representative at his inauguration,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters...

Enugu begins compensation payment to property owners at Holy Ghost, proposed site for modern transport interchange

Ahead of the commencement of construction of a new and modern transport Interchange (bus terminal) at Market Road, Enugu (Enugu Central Station), popularly known as Holy Ghost, the leaser of properties at the site will, from Tuesday, start receiving...

Rainstorm injures three, damages 200 houses in Plateau

A community official says three persons were injured and over 200 houses were damaged following a rainstorm in Miango District of Bassa Local Government of Plateau. The Publicity Secretary of Miango Youth Development Association, Nuhu Nga, told the News Agency...

Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama won the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year award, the league announced on Monday, marking the first time a Frenchman has captured the honor. The 20-year-old center, a 7-foot-4 (2.24m) prodigy who was the top pick in...

Nigeria may re-introduce telecom tax to obtain new $750 million World Bank loan

The FG may reinstate a previously suspended telecom tax and other fiscal measures in order to secure a new $750 million loan from the World Bank, it has been revealed. According to the Stakeholder Engagement Plan for Nigeria – Accelerating...