September 16, 2024 - Pen Agency News

Odo Iya Alaro Bridge: Lagos Reopens Bridge After Rehabilitation

Odo Iya Alaro Bridge Reopened The Lagos State Government has announced the reopening of the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge in Maryland after completing rehabilitation work. The government opened the bridge ahead of...

UN Official Criticises the World for Failing Gaza Civilians

UN Aid Chief: World is Failing Gaza Civilians The UN’s top official overseeing aid in Gaza, Sigrid Kaag, has criticised the international community for its failure to meet the urgent needs of...

Nigeria’s Inflation Drops Slightly to 32.15% in August

Inflation Rate Drops for Second Consecutive Month Nigeria’s inflation rate slightly declined to 32.15% in August 2024, down from 33.40% in July, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks...

NMA Warns of Imminent Disease Outbreaks After Maiduguri Floods

Floods in Maiduguri Heighten Disease Risks The Nigerian Medical Association has warned of disease outbreaks after last week’s catastrophic floods in Maiduguri, Borno State. Dr. El-Yakub Yakubu Mohammed urged the government and...

VAPP Act repeal: Activists Sound Alarm Over Potential Harm

Concerns Rise Over VAPP Act Repeal Activists across Nigeria have expressed concerns over the federal government’s move to repeal the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act. Activists warn the decision could reverse...

Billions Spent on Flood Prevention Projects in Nigeria

Over 1 Million Nigerians Affected by Floods in 2024 In 2024, Nigeria has witnessed devastating floods that have affected over 1 million people across 29 states, leading to the loss of 259...

Tinubu, 2023 Peace Accord: “Never Signed it”, Bishop Kukah

Bishop Kukah Highlights Tinubu’s Absence from Peace Accord Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has revealed that President Bola Tinubu did not sign the peace accord in 2023 when...

Dangote Refutes NNPC’s Price Claim on Petrol

Dangote Refinery Denies Selling Petrol at N898 Per Litre The Dangote Refinery has firmly denied claims by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) that it sold premium motor spirit (PMS) at...

NNPC Increases Petrol Prices Across Nigeria

NNPC Adjusts Fuel Prices Nationwide The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has increased fuel prices across the country, with petrol now selling at N950.22 in Lagos and N1,019 in Borno. This...

Second Assassination Attempt on Trump Foiled by Secret Service

Trump Survives Another Assassination Attempt Former U.S. President Donald Trump narrowly avoided an apparent assassination attempt at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. The suspect, identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley...

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