December 17, 2024 - Pen Agency News

Wisconsin School Shooting: Police Investigate Motive

Tragedy Strikes Christian School in Madison A 15-year-old girl, Natalie Rupnow, carried out a deadly school shooting Monday at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. The attack killed a teenage student...

Tension Escalates in Ekosodin

Incident Sparks Outrage and Retaliation Tensions rose sharply on Tuesday in Ekosodin community, Benin City, following a fatal accident involving a tricycle driver and a wheelbarrow pusher. According to sources, the tricycle...

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Soars to 34.60% in November 2024

Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed to 34.60% in November 2024, marking its third consecutive monthly rise, reports the National Bureau of Statistics. This figure increased by 0.72 percentage points from October’s 33.88% inflation...

Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Final-Stage Negotiations Underway Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have reached a critical phase, signaling a potential breakthrough in ending the ongoing Gaza war. A senior Palestinian negotiator disclosed that the discussions...

Global Suicide Rate

Experts Highlight Mental Health Crisis Among Youth Nigeria has been ranked sixth globally in suicide rates, with mental health professionals identifying alarming trends driving this public health crisis. Prof. Adesanmi Akinsulore, a...

Abia Governor Presents 20 Vehicles to Security Agencies

Governor Otti Highlights Commitment to Statewide Security Governor Alex Otti handed over 20 Toyota Hilux trucks to security agencies, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to safety. The event occurred in Umuahia on Monday...

Otti Approves Reconstruction of Omenuko

Governor Alex Otti Orders Bridge Reconstruction On Monday, Governor Alex Otti approved the long-overdue reconstruction of the dilapidated Omenuko Bridge in Arochukwu Local Government Area. The bridge, a vital connection between Abia...

Tinubu Defends Tax Reform Bills

On December 17, 2024, President Bola Tinubu defended his four proposed tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. President Tinubu sees the bills as crucial for boosting Nigeria’s revenue and ensuring...

French Military Presence in Nigeria: Clarifying the Claims

Recent reports have raised concerns about a potential French military base in Nigeria, following claims of French personnel’s arrival. Human rights activist Mahdi Shehu alleged that France intends to establish a permanent...

Africa’s Footballer of the Year 2024: Lookman Emerges Winner

A Historic Achievement for Nigeria Ademola Lookman has been crowned the 2024 African Men’s Player of the Year, marking a landmark in Nigerian football history. The forward’s extraordinary performances over the past...

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