September 2024 - Pen Agency News

Nigeria Secures $1.57 Billion Loan from World Bank

Government Financing Education and Healthcare The Nigerian federal government has secured an additional ₦2.6 trillion ($1.57 billion) loan from the World Bank Group, aimed at financing essential services in education and healthcare....

Kolawole Advocates Patience for Tinubu’s Administration

Former Kogi Speaker Supports President’s Efforts Prince Mathew Kolawole, the immediate past Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, has called for patience regarding President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Kolawole believes that...

INEC Refutes Vote-Buying Allegations in Edo State Election

Commission Refutes Blame for Election Irregularities The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to allegations of vote-buying that marred the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. INEC’s Chief...

October 1 Protest: Police Prepare for Possible Clashes

Police Deployment in Anticipation of Protests As organizers prepare for the October 1 protest, the Nigeria Police Force has mobilized personnel to key locations to prevent unrest. This protest coincides with Nigeria’s...

Plot Against Government House in Edo State Government Alleges

Accusations of an Invasion Plan The Edo State Government has raised alarms over an alleged plot by former Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu to invade the Edo State Government House. The government claims...

SpaceX to Rescue Stranded Astronauts Docks at ISS

Dragon Capsule Arrives at the International Space Station SpaceX’s Dragon capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) to retrieve two stranded astronauts from a previous mission. The capsule, which docked...

Hezbollah Ready for Ground Offensive After Leader’s Death

Hezbollah Prepares for Ground Offensive As tensions rise between Israel and Hezbollah, the militant group has declared its readiness for a ground offensive against Israel.In a significant speech after Hezbollah leader Hassan...

Vehicle Collides with a Heard of Cattle in Lagos

Collision Involving SUV and Cattle An accident on a Lagos highway involving an Acura Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and a herd of cattle has resulted in the death of two cows and...

Constitutional Reform on Regional Governance Surges in Nigeria

Growing Calls for Regional Governance As Nigeria navigates its ongoing constitutional amendment process, a significant number of citizens are advocating for a return to regional governance, reminiscent of the parliamentary system. This...

Russia and Burkina Faso Unite Against Space Weapons

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Burkinabé counterpart Karamoko Traore signed a joint statement on preventing space weaponisation. This important agreement occurred on September 28, 2024, at the 79th United Nations General...

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Month: September 2024