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By: Ekpenyong Emmanuel After months of intense conflict, Israel and Hamas have finally reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement, facilitated by Qatar’s prime minister. This development marks a significant step towards peace in the region, although the Israeli prime minister’s office notes that “several unresolved clauses” remain ¹. The …

By: Ekpenyong Emmanuel Nigeria’s inflation rate has risen to 34.80% in December 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This represents a marginal increase of 0.20% compared to the 34.60% recorded in November 2024. The NBS attributed the rise to the December festive period increases in demand for …

By: Ekpenyong Emmanuel A disturbing incident of violence erupted outside the Edo State High Court premises, venue of the Election Petition Tribunal, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenged the declaration of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the winner of the September 21, 2024 governorship poll. …

By: Ekpenyong Emmanuel A devastating oil well fire has ravaged a bunkering site and damaged a facility operated by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in Rivers State. The inferno, which lasted for four days, has sparked widespread condemnation from civil society organizations and local communities. The fire outbreak …