September 17, 2024 - Pen Agency News

Boarding Fees Hike: Lagos Government Insists Despite Protests

The Lagos State Government stands firm on increasing model college boarding fees from ₦35,000 to ₦100,000 per term. Despite parents’ discontent, the state will implement the fee hike for the 2024/2025 academic...

Hezbollah and Israel Tensions Rise as Fighting Escalates

The ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has intensified, raising fears of a potential all-out war. Since the war in Gaza began in October 2023, daily exchanges of fire have occurred along...

Cholera Outbreak in Adamawa Claims Seven Lives

A cholera outbreak has claimed the lives of seven people in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the tragic development on Tuesday, citing...

Okonjo-Iweala Seeks Second Term as WTO Director-General

Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the current Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has expressed her intention to seek a second term. Having served since 2021, she has garnered significant support from various...

Meta Suspends African Stream Accounts Following US Sanctions

Meta has suspended the social media accounts of African Stream, a pan-African digital media platform, following sanctions imposed by the U.S. State Department. The move comes just days after U.S. Secretary of...

Fatal Accident in Ijebu-Ode Claims 18 Lives Due to Fuel Explosion

A tragic accident on the Ijebu-Ode/Ore expressway in Ogun State has claimed the lives of 18 passengers. The incident happened when a Toyota Hiace bus, registered as XA 690 AKU, caught fire...

NiMet Forecasts More Severe Weather Following Flooding

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that more severe weather conditions are imminent, following weeks of devastating floods that have affected many regions across Nigeria. In its latest forecast, the agency...

US Withdraws Military from Niger Completely

The United States has officially completed the withdrawal of military personnel and assets from Niger. This marks the end of a long-standing military presence in the country, which had been central to...

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Day: 17 September 2024