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Top news from Nigeria today

Good evening from MEZIESBLOG! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. President Bola Tinubu on Friday praised the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, following their unanimous support for the four Tax Reform Bills now awaiting consideration by the National Assembly. Tinubu described the governors’ action as a sign of their commitment to advancing Nigeria’s economic development … Continue reading Top news from Nigeria today

GASLIGHTING: Nigerians angry with ‘T Pain’ for diverting attention from failed policies

Since President Bola Tinubu’s October 1 Independence Speech, where he announced to the world that he was ready to organize a youth conference to address the many concerns of young people in Nigeria, not many have come to terms with such a move. While some people have dismissed it as another round of political jamboree … Continue reading GASLIGHTING: Nigerians angry with ‘T Pain’ for diverting attention from failed policies

Nigerian govt explains reason for Tinubu’s journey to France – after UK visit

President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has addressed fresh criticisms trailing his principal’s trip to France. Tinubu is currently on a two-week leave in the UK. On Friday, it emerged that the president had left the UK for France. This news led to mixed reactions on social media, with several people … Continue reading Nigerian govt explains reason for Tinubu’s journey to France – after UK visit

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Millions of UK residents to get cost of living payments this winter as scheme extended

Millions of Britons could receive extra cash to help with the cost of living this winter after the UK government extended the Household Support Fund. A £421m pot will be given to local councils in England to distribute, while £79m will go to the devolved administrations. The fund will now be available until April 2025 … Continue reading Millions of UK residents to get cost of living payments this winter as scheme extended

Top news from Nigeria today

Good morning from MEZIESBLOG team! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has terminated the appointments of all executive directors at the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agriculture Lending (NIRSAL). The decision, approved by CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso on Friday, marks the latest in a series of layoffs … Continue reading Top news from Nigeria today

UN slams China for ‘unfair policies’ in Xinjiang

The United Nations Human Rights Office said on Tuesday (Aug 27) "problematic" policies persist in China, two years on from its bombshell report citing possible "crimes against humanity" in Xinjiang. https://twitter.com/SpiritofHo/status/1828763059114151967 China has been accused of incarcerating more than 1 million Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in the northwestern Xinjiang region - charges Beijing vehemently … Continue reading UN slams China for ‘unfair policies’ in Xinjiang

Southeast youths will not protest against Tinubu – Gov Uzodinma

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has assured that Southeast youths will shun the intending national protest against President Bola Tinubu. Uzodinma said those behind the planned protest are enemies of Nigeria who wants to destabilise the national government. He spoke in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State during the grand finale of the campaign … Continue reading Southeast youths will not protest against Tinubu – Gov Uzodinma

Nepal’s president calls for formation of new coalition

 Nepali President Ram Chandra Poudel on Friday evening called on political parties commanding a majority in the lower house to form a new coalition government by Sunday afternoon, hours after Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal lost a vote of trust. "As a letter has been received from the House of Representatives that the prime minister … Continue reading Nepal’s president calls for formation of new coalition

Top news from Nigeria today

Good morning from MEZIESBLOG! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Amnesty International, on Wednesday, reported that at least 540 people have been killed within the first two months of this year by armed invaders in rural communities of four local government areas in Benue State. Mrs Barbara Magaji, the programme manager of Amnesty International, … Continue reading Top news from Nigeria today

Tinubu stresses reforms as country celebrates 25 years of civilian rule

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said on Wednesday that the African country's democratic journey had become "steadied" since breaking the yoke of dreadful military rule in 1999 and paving the way for successive civilian administrations. Delivering a national broadcast commemorating the 25th anniversary of unbroken democracy in Nigeria Wednesday morning, Tinubu described the West African nation … Continue reading Tinubu stresses reforms as country celebrates 25 years of civilian rule