Naira Depreciation Streak Against Dollar Continues Despite CBN Policies
The Naira has continued its depreciation streak against the dollar in the foreign exchange market despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s policy interventions. FMDQ data showed that the Naira slightly depreciated to N1509.45 against the dollar on Tuesday from N1508.99 traded on Monday. This represents a marginally N0.46 loss compared to the
Southeast Senators To Meet AGF Over Nnamdi Kanu
Hope of release from the federal government’s custody appears to be in the offing for the detained Biafra nation agitator, Nnamdi Kanu as Senators from the South-East region of Nigeria will today, Wednesday, July 3, hold a crucial parley with the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of
Japanese Hairdresser Accused Of Rape To Be Caned By Singapore
A Singapore court has sentenced a Japanese man to jail and caning for the “brutal and cruel” rape of a university student in 2019. The 38-year-old hairdresser, Ikko Kita, is set to be the first Japanese national to be caned in the city state, the Japanese embassy in Singapore told
Ukraine Rushes To Recruit From Prisons After Suffering Heavy Casualties
Since the start of the war, Ukraine has lost hundreds of thousands of soldiers who have been killed or wounded, according to German newspaper Welt. The prominent newspaper reports the seriousness of the situation is shown by the fact that the Ukrainian army is already recruiting in prisons, as it
A Peak Into Donald Trump and Joe Biden Election Polls
With just four months left until the 2024 presidential election, most national polls show Donald Trump slightly ahead of President Joe Biden. Since Biden’s disastrous performance in the June 27 presidential debate, Trump has been pulling ahead slightly in national polls, according to FiveThirtyEight’s aggregator. The pair have generally been polling neck-and-neck,
French Far-Right Candidate Withdraws From Race After Nazi Costume Incident
A candidate for France’s far-right National Rally party will not run in the second round of the legislative election after a photo showing her wearing Nazi regalia circulated online, a party official said Tuesday. Ludivine Daoudi, a candidate in the 1st constituency of Calvados in northwestern France, received nearly 20
Ditch the Cash: Embrace the Convenience of Digital Payments
Hey there, savvy spenders! Tired of carrying around a bulky wallet stuffed with cash and cards? Say goodbye to the hassle and hello to the convenience of digital payments! Whether you’re shopping online, splitting the bill with friends, or treating yourself to a coffee on the go, digital payments make
Kenya Prepares For New Protests After Dozens Killed In Anti-Tax Rally
Kenya was bracing today for fresh protest action against the government after anti-tax hike demonstrations last month descended into violence that left dozens of people dead. Activists have stepped up their campaign against President William Ruto despite his announcement last week that he would not sign into law a controversial
North Korea Test-Fired A New Missile With ‘Super-Large Warhead’
North Korea said on Tuesday it had test-fired a new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying “a super-large warhead”, a claim quickly disputed by South Korean officials and experts who speculate the North likely fabricated a successful test to conceal a botched launch. It is the second time that South