Angry Mob Set Suspected Phone Thieves On Fire In Plateau
Two men suspected to have stolen phones, were on Friday, set on fire by an angry irate mob in Plateau State. Edum News gathered that the incident happened in the Kabong community of Jos North Local Government Area in the early hours of today (Friday). Confirming the incident in a statement by its spokesperson, DSP […]
Australia Bans Social Media Use For Under-16
Australia on Thursday passed a world-first law banning social media for children under 16, Edum News reports. The ban according to reports is following the passage of a groundbreaking law in the parliament. According to the Labor Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, who drafted the new law, it is a “clear, causal link between the rise […]
France’s Macron Hosts Nigeria’s Tinubu for Talks in Paris: Strengthening Economic Ties
The French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to Paris for high-level talks aimed at deepening the economic and diplomatic partnership between their two nations. Following the meeting, President Tinubu declared, “Nigeria is open for business,” underscoring his administration’s commitment to fostering investment and economic growth in Africa’s largest economy. This meeting marks […]
Port Harcourt Refinery To Sell Petrol At N1,030 – PETROAN
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) on Friday revealed that the Port Harcourt refinery will sell its petrol at N1,030 per litre. PETROAN further noted that the refinery is working as claimed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Edum News reports that this was contained in a statement by […]
BREAKING: Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed WTO Director-General
The General Council of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reappointed Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second term as its Director-General. Edum News reports that her new four-year tenure is set to begin on September 1, 2025. Speaking in a statement issued on Friday by the organisation, Okonjo-Iweala expressed gratitude to the WTO’s 166 member […]
‘Name Change For Redeployment No Longer Needed’- NYSC
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Friday announced that change of name will no longer be required for married female corps members seeking redeployment. Edum News reports that the announcement was made in a circular signed by the service’s Director Corps Mobilisation, Abubakar Mohammed. According to the circular which is titled, “Review of criteria […]
UBA To Begin Operations In France
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced that it is set to commence full banking operations in France. Edum News reports that the announcement was made by the bank after it announced that it signed a deal to commence operations in France. According to a statement released late Thursday, the banking group said the […]