Author: Akintayo Adams

Police in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, have reportedly shot dead at least five people during huge protests against planned tax increases. The Kenya Medical Association disclosed the news. Reuters News Agency also reported counting the bodies of at least five protesters outside parliament. Earlier, the crowds broke through police cordons and entered parliament, setting part of the complex ablaze. Fire also broke out in Nairobi City Hall. Meanwhile, the BBC reported that about 40 people are being treated in hospital. “I’m outside the emergency unit at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi. Ambulances are coming in with casualties – about four…

For only the second time in their history, Austria advanced from the group stage of a UEFA European Championship. Ralf Rangnick’s team achieved this by defeating the Netherlands 3-2 in Berlin, marking their first win in eight encounters and clinching second place in Group D. Despite knowing that a draw would suffice for both teams to advance to the Round of 16, the game began with high intensity and a clear aim to win the match and the group. Austria dominated early with a high press that kept the Dutch pinned back. Their pressure paid off in six minutes when…

Award-winning artist David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has given his newlywed wife, Chioma, a new Sport Utility Vehicle. The white SUV, labeled CHIVIDO, was revealed on Tuesday after the couple received their parents’ blessings at their wedding in Lagos. The event was attended by family, political figures, entertainment stars, and others. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has helped Zainab Jummai Ado Bayero, a daughter of the late Emir of Kano, along with her brother and mother, who were facing eviction from their residence in Lagos. In a statement, the governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature, said he arrived in Lagos early on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, to discuss with the apartment’s General Manager, Mr. Sunel Kumar, who had planned to remove them today. Bature stated that the governor stepped in after Princess Zainab Bayero’s appeal in the newspapers on behalf of her mother and brother, who were allegedly abandoned by…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed he needs more time to consult widely on the right amount to be paid as new minimum wage for workers in the public sector. This was made known by the President at the Federal Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, when the matter was tabled for discussions. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris revealed this on Tuesday, while briefing State House Correspondents. “A lot of people have been asking me questions pertaining to whether the New Minimum Wage would come up for deliberations today at FEC, especially whether government was going to have…

Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.9 per cent in May. In a report by Statistics Canada, it is largely driven by higher prices for services. The result was up from an annual inflation rate of 2.7 per cent in April. The report says the overall increase for May came as prices for services rose 4.6 per cent from a year ago, up from a 4.2 per cent increase in April. Prices for goods grew at the same rate as April at one per cent. Following the Bank of Canada’s recent decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by a…

Afrobeat star Davido made a sincere vow to his fiancée’s parents, pledging that their daughter will be shielded, honored, and cared for forever. In a moving scene caught on video, Davido knelt before Chioma’s parents, promising to ensure their daughter’s happiness and safety. He said, “Your daughter will be protected, respected and connected.” Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The Aliyu Sokoto-led Sokoto State Government has urged Vice President Kashim Shettima to always verify facts before reacting or commenting on sensitive matters that are of national importance. This was in response to the public warning Shettima made about the claims of Sultan dethronement at the Northwest Security Summit in Katsina on Monday, According to the statement by Governor Aliyu’s spokesman, Abubakar Bawa, the Vice President should always have full knowledge of issues of national concern before commenting on them. The statement read in part, “We sincerely expected the Vice President to have consulted the Governor before going public. “As…

Sèyí Mákindé, Governor of Oyo State has announced the reshuffling of his cabinet. Makinde made this known via a statement issued on Tuesday and made available to newsmen through his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaiman Olanrewaju. According to the statement, the Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, Ademola Ojo, has been moved to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters. It added that Segun Olayiwola, who until the reshuffling was heading the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Establishment and Training. The erstwhile Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Hon. Adeniyi…

Nvidia, a top AI chip maker, has faced an extraordinary three-day decline, losing a massive $430 billion USD ($646 billion AUD) in market value. This sharp decline came after Nvidia briefly became the most valuable company by market capitalization, overtaking Microsoft just last week. Over three days, Nvidia’s shares fell by 13%, leading to a steep drop in its market value. Even with this significant drop, Nvidia’s share price has still increased by nearly 11% over the past month, now at $118.11 USD, down from its high of $135.58 USD. This record-setting loss represents a notable setback for Nvidia, yet…