Author: News Room

The convenor of the ‘StopGalamseyNow’ protest, Oliver Mawuse Barker Vormawor, alongside 11 other protesters, has been remanded into custody until October 8. This brings the total number of remanded protesters to 52, sparking widespread public outcry. Heavy police presence filled the Accra Circuit Court as the accused, all in handcuffs, made their appearance. … Read the full article here

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms and the removal of the fuel subsidy. Bagudu noted that the removal of fuel subsidy is a crucial step for Nigeria’s economic development. In an article published in The Explainer, Volume 28, dated Friday, 27th September 2024, Bagudu pointed out that discussions on fuel subsidies often neglect the fact that prices for diesel and… Read the full article here

The stakeholders in the housing sector have warned that the high interest rate in the country is hampering mortgage adoption and limiting access to affordable housing. According to them, the elevated interest rates are exerting pressure on the supply and demand sides of the housing market, resulting in increased costs for developers and reduced access to affordable mortgages for prospective homebuyers. In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH,… Read the full article here

Antoine Griezmann, one of France’s most decorated footballers, has officially announced his retirement from international football. The 33-year-old forward leaves behind an illustrious career with the French national team, where he earned 137 caps, scored 44 goals, and provided 38 assists. Griezmann played a crucial role in France’s triumphs on the global stage, including winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2021 UEFA Nations League. He… Read the full article here

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Chinese equities on Monday posted their single best day since the 2008 global financial crisis as investors raised their bets on increased momentum from a stimulus package promised by Beijing.China’s blue-chip CSI 300 index of Shanghai- and Shenzhen-listed companies soared 8.5 per cent on Monday, their biggest gain since September 2008. Mainland Chinese markets are… Read the full article here

Matrixport has completed its all-cash acquisition of Switzerland-based Crypto Finance Asset Management. Read the full article here

Janelle Brown claimed in the latest Sister Wives episode that there was “separateness” at Robyn Brown and Kody Brown’s house — and all the kids felt it. “My children, like, were scolded if they would open up Robyn’s fridge,” Janelle, 55, alleged during the Sunday, September 29, episode of the TLC series. Janelle, who separated from Kody, 55, in 2022 after 30 years together, argued that Kody’s children with his first three wives were never… Read the full article here

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has called on Nigerians to remain optimistic and resilient in the face of the country’s current economic hardship. Speaking at an interdenominational thanksgiving service at the Cathedral Church of St. Peters in Asaba, Mr Oborevwori emphasised the importance of staying positive, citing the phrase “tough times don’t last, but tough people do.” He paid tribute to Nigeria’s founding fathers. He urged citizens to remain hopeful and… Read the full article here

The Senator representing the Southern Kaduna, Sunday Mashall Katung, has condemned the killing of Raymond Timothy Adai, a councilorship candidate in the Kaduna State local government election. Ada was reportedly killed alongside his younger brother, James Timothy. The senator condemned the killing in a statement he issued on Monday. “Mr Adai, a councillorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and his younger brother were attacked and killed on Sunday evening, 29th September… Read the full article here

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday again stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from releasing voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, for the purpose of conducting the October 5, 2024 local government election in the state. The court also barred the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Ind the Department of the State Service DSS from providing security. Justice Peter Lifu issued the order while delivering judgment in a suit… Read the full article here