by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 19, 2024 | International, NEWS
The government in Kenya has scrapped some proposed taxes in this year’s controversial finance bill, including a 16% levy on bread, after a public outcry. The announcement by members of parliament came as police fired tear gas and used water cannon to disperse...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 19, 2024 | International, NEWS
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has assured Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia that their stay in the Holy Land would not exceed 45 days. The Chairman of the Commission, Jalal Ahmed Arabi gave the assurance during an inspection tour of some Nigerian...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 19, 2024 | International, NEWS, Politics
President Bola Tinubu has left the country for Pretoria, South Africa – to attend the inauguration of re-elected South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other dignitaries saw the President off at the Muritala...
by David Bright | Jun 18, 2024 | International, NEWS, Politics
Priyanka Gandhi, sister of India’s main opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, is set to contest her first election, ending decades of anticipation by her supporters. Ms Gandhi is a descendant of the Nehru-Gandhi family, India’s most famous political...
by David Bright | Jun 18, 2024 | Health, International, NEWS
A Nigerian pilgrim who was on his way to Jamrate to perform the ritual of throwing stones collapsed and eventually died due to heatstroke. Head of Nigeria’s Medical Team for the 2024 Hajj, Dr Abubakar Adamu, confirmed this in an interview with newsmen on Monday in...
by Oni Kayode Philips | Jun 17, 2024 | International, NEWS
The Israeli military has announced a tactical pause of military activity along a route in southern Gaza to allow aid to be distributed but stressed that there would be no let up in fighting in and around Rafah in southern Gaza. Israel Defense Force (IDF) said the...
