West Norfolk’s best-known royal watcher had a special and poignant wish as she cut her Birthday cake, writes RICHARD PARR. Mary Relph, of Shouldham, celebrated her 90th birthday with a fervent hope that King Charles would come through his current cance…
Transitory? UK inflation can’t be explained away by Bank of England’s easy answers
By Chris Dorrell Last week new figures on the UK economy suggested that something unusual is happening – inflation and unemployment are falling at the same time. In January, inflation came in below expectations at four per cent, down from peaks of over…
The Notebook: LSEG’s data business success calls LSE into focus
By Laura Forsyth Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, it’s City A.M.’s own editor Andy Silvester with the pen.It would be churlish to complain about David Schwimmer’s reported pay bump. After all, since he took the reins of the Lo…
Declare state of emergency on food production – Actor Seun Jimoh urges Tinubu
Popular Nollywood actor, Seun Jimoh has urged the Nigerian government to declare a state of emergency on food production. The actor made this appeal in a post on his official Instagram page while reacting to the level of hardship in the country. While …
Protests imminent as fuel scarcity worsens Nigeria’s cost of living crisis
The NLC is gearing up for a nationwide protest over the economic situation of Nigeria. Following the strike embarked upon by petroleum truck drivers on Monday, February 19, 2024, fuel queues have surfaced in many parts of the country, compounding Niger…
Gaza death toll hits grim milestone as UN votes on ceasefire
More than 29,000 Palestinians killed in warIsrael’s war in Gaza has become one of the deadliest and most destructive military campaigns in recent history. The enclave’s health ministry on Monday said more than 29,000 Palestinians had been killed since …
Pakistan: HRFP demands protection and justice for blasphemy victim
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 20 (ANI): Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has demanded protection and justice for blasphemy victim Younas Masih and his family. Younas Masih (68) was accused of blasphemy in Khurrianwala village in Pakistan’s Faisalaba…
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan flags off ‘Aastha Special Train’
Sambalpur (Odisha) [India], February 20 (ANI): Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off the ‘Aastha Special Train’ on Tuesday, carrying approximately 1500 devotees from Sambalpur to Ayodhya. While speaking to the media, Union Minister Dharmendra P…
West Bengal: Governor CV Anand Bose reaches Islampur to speak with families of children killed in Chopra
North Dinajpur (West Bengal) [India], February 20 (ANI): West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose arrived at Islampur Circuit House in North Dinajpur district on Tuesday to meet the family members of the four children, who died allegedly after a mound of so…
Fuel queues: FG begins intervention as oil marketers down tools
The Federal Government on Monday vowed to address the concerns of oil transporters and distributors to ensure smooth operation despite the high cost, especially in the maintenance of trucks used in the distribution of petroleum products. This was made …