Warren Buffett Donates $5.3bn to Charity, Boosts Total Donation to $57bn
Buffett has donated 695,122 shares to each of three children-led charities, bringing total donation to $57 billion.
Singapore Charges Activists Over Pro-Palestinian Protest Event
Activists in Singapore have been charged for organising a protest, after urging the government to sever ties with Israel.
Palestinians Flee Amid Israeli Evacuation Orders and Intensified Bombing In Gaza City
New evacuation orders from Israeli military have led Palestinians to flee from areas in Gaza following intensified bombing.
Tinubu Approves Immediate Rollout Of National Construction And Household Support Programme
President Tinubu has given governors seven days to submit to him a list of support required to ameliorate people’s suffering.
E. Coli Outbreak In England Leads To First Reported Death
E. coli, a disease typically found in human and animal intestines, has led to one death in England.
Health Experts Warn Of Rapid Spread Of Mpox Strain In Congo
WHO has reported at least 8,000 Mpox cases in Congo in 2024 resulting in 384 deaths.
Trump, Biden Set for High-Stakes Debate Showdown in Atlanta
A current American president has never before debated his predecessor, and the animosity between Biden and Trump will be evident.
Coup Attempt Foiled In Bolivia, General Arrested After Military Rains Assault On Presidential Palace
President Luis Arce has called for international support following a coup attempt by military units in Bolivia on Wednesday night.
Former Honduran President Sentenced To 45 Years For Drug And Firearm Offences
Juan Orlando, the former president of Honduras, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for drug and firearm offences.
Benue Residents Living In Fear As Bandits Demand N20 Million Monthly Tax
Suspected bandits have reportedly begun demanding monthly taxes from Benue residents, with a levy as high as N20m per month.
Iconic Harry Potter Artwork Breaks Auction Record, Sold for $1.9m
An original watercolour artwork from Harry Potter’s first edition sold at $1.9m at US auction, exceeding expectations threefold.
NSIA Announces Phase 2 of $220,000 Start-Ups Innovation Prize
NSIA has announced start-ups advancing to the bootcamp stage of the NPI 2.0 for a chance to win prizes worth $220,000.
Dangote Refinery Contains Fire At Treatment Plant, No Injuries Recorded
Dangote Refinery spokesperson Anthony Chiejina confirmed a fire on Wednesday was contained with no injuries recorded.
Kenyan Protesters Vow To Continue Demonstrations Against Tax Hikes Despite Violent Clashes
Protesters in Kenya have promised to continue their demonstrations against the government’s new tax hikes.
El-Rufai Sues Kaduna Assembly Over N432bn Probe Report
El-Rufai has asked a court to declare the Kaduna parliament report indicting hIm of fraud as unconstitutional.
NATO Appoints Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte As Secretary-General
NATO ambassadors have appointed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as next Secretary-General to succeed Jens Stoltenberg of Norway.
Tinubu To Submit N6.6trn Supplementary Appropriation Bill To National Assembly Thursday
Tinubu will submit a supplementary budget to National Assembly on Thursday, which includes the cost of a presidential private jet.
Mandate CBN to Reverse Suspension of Heritage Bank Licence, Afenifere Tells FG
Afenifere has urged federal government to reverse Heritage Bank’s license suspension, describing it as former governor governor Ajasin’s economic legacy.
Nigeria Bans Single-Use Plastics in Government Agencies
Nigeria’s federal government on Tuesday announced a ban on single-use plastics in all its ministries, departments, and agencies.
FEC Steps Down Memo On Minimum Wage For Tinubu To Consult Further
An executive bill on minimum wage will be forwarded to the National Assembly for approval after Tinubu consults further.
