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Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has unveiled the theme for the 2026 edition of Carnival Calabar, outlining plans to expand public participation, strengthen tourism and create more economic opportunities through the annual festival. The governor announced the theme, “Rethinking Our Collective Destiny,” during the launch of the carnival’s 21st anniversary edition at an event […]
Bangladesh has increased the prices of petrol and kerosene for the second time in six weeks as the government grapples with mounting energy costs linked to tensions in the Middle East and growing pressure on public finances. The new rates, announced on Monday, raised the price of kerosene from 130 taka to 135 taka per […]
The Israeli army has confirmed that one of its soldiers was killed during fighting in south Lebanon. The soldier died in a confrontation that took place near the border between the two countries on the night of May 31. The fallen soldier has been identified as Staff Sergeant Adam Tzarfati, aged 20, from Rosh HaAyin. […]
The Take-It-Back movement has staged a protest in Oyo State over the recent abduction of school pupils. The group marched through the streets to demand the immediate and safe release of the kidnapped children. Chanting slogans, the protesters called on security agencies to act swiftly before any harm comes to the pupils. The abductions happened […]
Swedish authorities have issued a strong warning to parents: put down your smartphones when you are around your children. Public health officials are concerned about the effect of adult screen time on young kids. They say parents glued to their phones are harming their children’s emotional development. According to Swedish health experts, children need eye […]
A polytechnic in Ogun State has expelled 365 students for presenting fake results and forged transcripts. The mass expulsion was announced by the school management after a thorough investigation. The affected students were found guilty of using fraudulent documents to gain admission or graduate from the institution. According to the polytechnic’s authorities, the fake documents […]
Traditional rulers in Osun State have praised President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, over the reconstruction of a major road in the state. The monarchs said the project will bring relief to residents and boost economic activities in the area. They spoke during a recent event to mark […]
The company behind Pepkor, PEP, Ackermans and OK Furniture says it plans to launch the new lender in April 2027, targeting 1.8 million primary banking customers within five years. Pepkor wants to use its enormous physical footprint as a competitive advantage. The retailer operates more than 6,500 stores across southern Africa, giving […]