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Gunmen suspected to be cultists have k!lled a member of a local vigilante group and shot four others in the Obele community of Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State.   The deceased identified as a member of the ONELGA Security Peace and Advisory Committee, was shot d3ad in Omuwhoke Ngbume village, Obele on Wednesday night, November 6, 2024.    According …

The US Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates again this week as post-election uncertainty grows. ADVERTISEMENT Federal Reserve officials are poised Thursday to reduce their key interest rate for a second straight time, responding to a steady slowdown of the inflation pressures that exasperated many Americans and contributed to Donald Trump’s presidential election victory. Yet the Fed’s future …

This year’s AMAA, which will be held at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja, will bring together over 60 notable figures from Africa’s film industry. “We’re thrilled to host some of the continent’s most accomplished creatives,” Anih said. “This year’s AMAA will be unforgettable with the talent we have on board.” L-R: Sunny McDon, AMAA CEO Dr Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe, COO …

Gunmen have k!lled a 48-year-old businessman and member of the local security, Michael Nnaji, and set his body ablaze at Amaka Ngbo community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi state.    The native of Amuri in Nkanu Local Government Area of Enugu State was said to have been shot twice by the hoodlums who invaded his business area at …

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has warned the judiciary not to engage in acts capable of setting Rivers State on fire.   His caution comes in the wake of Wednesday’s order by a Federal High Court in Abuja, telling the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to halt all payments to the state.   In a statement signed on …

Fires were set in ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and in nearby Vancouver, Washington, where hundreds of ballots were destroyed.  The Portland Police Bureau reported that officers and firefighters responded to a fire in one ballot drop box at about 3:30 a.m. and determined an incendiary device had been placed inside.  Multnomah County Elections Director Tim Scott said a …

Further talks are planned between Volkswagen and trade union leaders on Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT Volkswagen’s management wants to close at least three plants, cut tens of thousands of jobs, and also slash pay by 10% for remaining staff, according to a statement from staff representatives. The manufacturer is also seeking to downsize all remaining plants, added the document. This will, it …

Murphy compiled a break of 104 to win the first frame against Bingham, who responded with 121 to draw level. Essex veteran Bingham moved 3-1 ahead, helped by a run of 101 in frame four, but breaks of 56 and 52 helped Murphy draw level before the world number eight got over the line. Despite a break of 60 from …

Speaking as a Layperson from the West-Central Africa Division during the Seventh Day Adventist General Conference Annual Council on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Adedeji Adeleke revealed that it is a 1,250MW power plant and it will be the biggest thermal power plant in Nigeria. He also shared his experience during the process of getting the environmental permit for the power …

Idia is based on a story by the co-director, Ese Ariremu, a rising film director with several works to his credit including, Prey, Sweet Girl, Widow’s Mite and Children of the Night. Arerimu’s knack for socio-cultural issues and psychological elements is evident in his works. His short film Prey has been selected for over 7 film festivals including the Toronto …