Tag: Freedom

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...

Don’t talk about the case or you might go to jail – Judge tells Trump in hush money trial

A judge in New York has warned Donald Trump that he could be placed in jail if he continues to violate a gag order during his trial over alleged hush money payments. Justice Juan Merchan handed a written order to...

NLC, TUC give NERC deadline to reverse hike in electricity tariff

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have given the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) till May 12 to withdraw the recent hike in electricity tariff or face unprecedented industrial action. The ultimatum was issued...