By Chinedu Echianu The Cuban Government has lamented the current energy crisis in the country occasioned by what it described as the continued blockade of its economy by the United States, making it difficult for it to import fuel and other equipment necessary to run the power grid. With Hurricane Oscar causing huge damage to the island nation, the government has once again cried out to the world to come […]
Writing by Julian Adetinuyo Experts often recommend that students focus on flexible income opportunities that align with their class schedules. This will help them become proactive and resourceful in making income while in school. By leveraging skills, networks, and available resources, students can successfully earn extra income to support themselves during their studies, while also enabling them contribute meaningfully to the economic growth of the society. Student experiences Adebimpe Oluronke, […]
South Africa has been removed as the Country-in-Focus for the Puebla International Festival 2024 due to the alleged "victimization" of Nigerian-born Miss South Africa contestant, Chidimma Adetshina. The decision was announced by Festival Director Ikenna Okeh, who expressed deep regret over the move and confirmed the cancellation of invitations extended to South African guests. Okeh explained that the decision stemmed from "distressing events in South Africa," where state apparatuses and […]
President Bola Tinubu has pledged that his administration will ensure companies engaged in mineral exploration prioritize the health and safety of Nigerians and the communities hosting these operations. The President made this commitment while receiving a presentation from Course 32 participants of the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja. The presentation was titled Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2035. During […]
Nigeria faces significant challenges in achieving food self-sufficiency and becoming a net exporter, partly due to the lack of domestic production of essential agrochemicals like fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. The devaluation of the naira and forex shortages also contributes to high production costs, leading to increased market prices for food items. Photo Credit: Julian Osamoto/ Democracy Radio Climate change is posing severe threat to food security in Nigeria, as it […]
Kamala Harris will announce her running mate today, as she prepares for a tour of US battleground states aimed at turning excitement over her presidential bid into durable support that can power her to victory. All paths to the White House run through a handful of swing states, and Harris will kick off her five-day run Tuesday in the largest — Pennsylvania — as she builds momentum for her showdown […]
Editing by Julian Adetinuyo Katsina State government has imposed a twenty-four hours curfew on Dustinma Local Government Area of the state while in the thirty-three other Local Government Areas, its from seven in the evening to seven in the morning. A statement signed by the Director Press office of the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Aliyu, explained that the State Acting Governor, Faruk Jobe, took the decision after an […]
Venezuela’s opposition has declared victory in Sunday’s presidential election, challenging the government’s earlier announcement that President Nicolás Maduro won. The National Electoral Council, controlled by Maduro loyalists, reported that Maduro secured 51% of the vote to González’s 44%. However, they withheld the detailed tallies from the 30,000 polling booths, promising to release them in the “coming hours,” which has hindered verification of the results. In his victory speech, Maduro mocked […]
A series of fires has hit French high-speed rail lines, hours before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Rail company SNCF says it's a "massive attack aimed at paralysing the network" France's transport minister condemns the "co-ordinated malicious acts" Some 800,000 customers will be affected with disruption expected all weekend, the rail firm says One in four Eurostar services across its entire network will be cancelled until Monday. Image credit: france24.com
