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Brazil’s government has announced new regulations to expand payroll-deductible loans for private-sector workers through the country’s digital work card app. This initiative aims to provide domestic and rural workers with access to lower-cost credit. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that the measure comes at a time when his popularity has sharply declined in opinion polls and is expected to increase loan accessibility. The initiative seeks to extend payroll loans to workers under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) regime. According to the government, the system will launch on March 21 and is designed to reduce excessive debt by…

By Fatimah Idera In a response to the recent expulsion of two British embassy staff from Moscow earlier this week,The British government announced on Wednesday that it has expelled a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse. This was made known in an official statement, the UK Foreign Office said it had summoned Russian Ambassador Andrei Kelin over what it described as an “increasingly aggressive and coordinated campaign of harassment” against British diplomats in Russia. The UK government made it clear that it will not tolerate the intimidation of British embassy staff and their families. “In response, the Foreign Office revoked…

​On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara was denied access to the official quarters of the State House of Assembly along Aba Road, Port Harcourt. This development occurred as Fubara attempted to present the 2025 budget, following a Supreme Court judgment mandating such action. Governor Fubara arrived at the complex accompanied by top government officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie. However, they were met with locked gates, preventing their entry. Addressing journalists at the scene, Fubara expressed his frustration, stating that prior to his arrival,…

The National Association of University Students (NAUS), through the Office of the Director of Campus Intervention, has strongly condemned the recent increase in data plan tariffs by MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria. The student body describes the price hikes as exploitative and detrimental to students, particularly at a time when they are already grappling with rising tuition fees, soaring living costs, and an inflation rate at an all-time high. In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 13, by Comrade Ologe John Tobiloba, the Director of Campus Intervention, NAUS decried the timing of the tariff increases, noting that Nigerian students are…

With just months to go before the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State, the political scene is heating up, with significant battles brewing between the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and opposition parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Labour Party (LP). However, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) could be facing a crisis, with no aspirants reportedly stepping forward to contest under its banner. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set the primaries for March 20 to April 10, 2025, ahead of the election. As of now, 12 out of 19 registered parties have…

President Bola Tinubu has made key appointments, appointing Dr. Mohammed Aminu as the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). Dr. Aminu, who holds a Ph.D. in Automobile Technology and a Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, brings a wealth of experience to the role. The President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the appointment in a statement released on Tuesday, March 11. With 28 years of professional experience spanning teaching, administration, research, and policy development, Dr. Aminu is well-equipped to lead NABTEB. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Director of…

Inter Milan cruised into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening, securing a 2-1 victory over Feyenoord to progress 4-1 on aggregate. The match, which saw Inter dominate for large portions, was effectively sealed early on thanks to a thunderous strike from Marcus Thuram in the eighth minute and a second-half penalty by Hakan Calhanoglu. The Italian champions, already holding a strong 2-0 advantage from the first leg, had little trouble holding on to their lead, although Feyenoord did manage a brief glimmer of hope. Thuram opened the scoring after receiving a pass from Carlos Augusto on…

Bayern Munich are through to the Champions League quarter-finals after securing a commanding 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday, completing a dominant 5-0 aggregate victory. Having already taken a commanding 3-0 advantage in the first leg, Bayern had one foot firmly in the last eight before the return fixture even kicked off. However, it was Harry Kane’s brilliance that ensured Leverkusen never stood a chance, with the England captain scoring once and setting up another. The first half ended without a goal, with Leverkusen throwing caution to the wind in search of a lifeline. Yet, it was Bayern who…

By Adeniyi Yusuf In a strategic political manoeuvre that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s political landscape, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) is making significant strides in recruiting high-profile figures from the nation’s two dominant parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This move has left both major parties scrambling, raising questions about the future of political alignments ahead of the 2027 elections. The SDP, not previously a major force in Nigerian politics, may emerge as a serious contender in the political arena by attracting key figures from the APC and PDP. These political bigwigs may…

The Nigerian House of Representatives has ordered the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block all pornographic websites in the country. Lawmakers want the NCC to make sure that internet service providers stop access to these websites immediately. The motion was brought forward by Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker from Katsina State and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said that online pornography is a serious problem and that Nigeria has not done enough to stop it. “Nigeria is a religious country where most people do not support nudity and indecent content,” Tafoki said while presenting his motion. He…