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Israel military is accusing the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas of “violating” its current cease-fire agreement following a series of explosions and gunfire in the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said “Over the last hour, 3 explosive devices were detonated adjacent to IDF troops in 2 different locations in northern Gaza, violating the framework of the operational pause. “In one of the locations, terrorists also opened fire at the troops, who responded with fire. A number of soldiers were lightly injured during the incidents,” it added. “IDF troops were located in positions as per the…

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, ruled that old and new Naira notes will co-exist as legal tender until further notice. Recall that in March 2023, the apex court had extended the deadline to phase out old Naira notes to December 31, 2023. Also, on November 21, the federal government had filed an application before the Supreme Court seeking an extension for old Naira notes to remain in circulation. The Federal Government subsequently urged the Supreme Court to grant an extension of time for old naira notes to remain in circulation as a legal tender. In an application by the…

Telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has officially released its updated tariffs, effective today, November 28, 2023. MTN clarified that the tariff adjustments were prompted by increased operational costs. The price hikes affect calls, SMS, data and other offerings of the company. Under the revised tariffs, a 4.3-gigabyte Turbonet fixed bundle is now priced at GHS43. Meanwhile, the 91-gigabyte bundle has been adjusted to GH₵253, and the 350-gigabyte bundle is now available for GH₵516. MTN’s Broadband Special Bundles have also undergone upward revisions. A fee of GH₵150 will now provide access to a 39-gigabyte bundle, while GH₵300 will grant users a…

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan Oyo State Government on Tuesday called for more awareness, Early Diagnosis and detection of Scoliosis to provide necessary support for people living with Scoliosis in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, made the call, while declaring open the Year 2023 Scoliosis Week hosted by Beyond A Curved Spine at Trinity Hospital,Old Ife Road, Ibadan. She explained that there is a need to support the scoliosis warriors, dispel cultural myths, ensure early diagnosis and better prognosis. She speaks further : “Scoliosis is abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, usually diagnosed in adolescents. The prevalence of…

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on Tuesday lock a branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and seven hotels over noise pollution. LASEPA, in a statement on its X (formerly Twitter) handle added that they were also shut for environmental degradation. The establishments sealed are Infinity Westabul Hotel & Suites, De-Orange Place Lounge & Event, Hollysee Hotel & Suites, B & S Hotel & Suites and the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Others are INN Hotel and Suites, Bellevouge Lodge and Bar, and 924 Hotel & Suites. The sealed properties are located…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the rehabilitation of dilapidated federal roads across the country. In a statement on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, said the President is aware of the state of the Nigerian road infrastructure, which he inherited from the Muhammadu Buhari government, Umahi said the President has directed that rehabilitation work commence immediately on the roads for more accessible and smoother movement of men and goods to save quality man-hours lost due to the poor state. He stated that despite inheriting an N6 trillion deficit in road infrastructure, President Tinubu is…

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan Nigerian singer and activist, Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy has taken to Instagram to lambast the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, for saying that Tinubu’s presidency was ordained by God. Recall that the monarch paid a visit to Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the state house in Marina over the weekend. During the visit, the monarch was quoted to have said; “God has ordained that Tinubu would become President of Nigeria. We are all one. I am for peace and tranquility. We must live together as one. Nigeria is big. We must iron out our…

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan The embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, will spend both the Christmas and New Year Day celebrations behind bars. This is as he failed to meet his bail conditions on Tuesday. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) charged Emefiele with six counts bordering on alleged breach of procurement procedure in the award of the contract to April1616 Investment Limited. In August, the anti-graft agency had first charged Emefiele and one Mrs Sa’adatu Yaro and April 1616 Investment Limited, purported to belong to Mrs Yaro, on alleged breach of the procurement…

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan Ondo State Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is to sign and submit an undated resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu. This was part of the resolution reached during the peace meeting brokered by President Tinubu on the political crisis in the Sunshine State. Ondo Speaker, Hon Olamide Oladiji, disclosed this during Tuesday’s plenary while presenting report of the resolutions reached at the Abuja meeting to the people of the State. Oladiji said three enforcers including Ondo APC chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, Secretary to the State Government, Princess Catharin Oladunni Odu and himself were appointed to monitor compliance with the…

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan Nigeria now has one hundred and forty-seven private universities, following the recent provisional licences given to 37 more between January 1, 2023, and June 27, 2023, by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Naija News reports that the latest data was obtained from the official website of the NUC, the regulatory body for universities in the country. The increased number of private tertiary institutions across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory of the federation is said to have become necessary due to the quest for quality university education owing to industrial crises and issues of poor…