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March quake to drive 2.5% drop in Myanmar GDP, says World Bank
Myanmar's economy is set to shrink 2.5 percent in the 2025/26 financial year, largely as a result of March's devastating magnitude-7.7 earthquake, the World Bank said on Thursday. A World Bank report predicted GDP will contract 2.5 percent in the financial year ending in March 2026 "mostly due to earthquake impacts", with output $2 billion lower than it would have been without the disaster.
Democracy Day: 5 Reasons why June 12 is significant in Nigeria's history
The date June 12 holds significant historical importance in Nigeria's democratic journey as a nation. It commemorates the annulled presidential election of 1993
Justin Bieber posts screenshot of FaceTime with Tems, fans worry about his wife: “Doesn’t look good”
Canadian singer Justin Bieber posted a screenshot of his FaceTime with Tems on her 30th birthday and it raised questions about his wife Hailey Bieber.
After 32 years, Babangida finally admits MKO Abiola won 1993 election
After 32 years, Ibrahim Babangida has finally admitted that MKO Abiola won the 1993 election. The admission came to light on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
London-bound airplane carrying 200 passengers crashes after take-off
A London-bound Air India flight crashed after take-off in Ahmedabad, India, with 200+ passengers onboard. Authorities mobilise emergency response teams.
Nigerian governor declares state of emergency, appoints sole administrator
Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, declared a state of emergency to revive Ibom Paint and appointed a sole administrator of the company on June 4, 2025.
2027 election: Cleric releases prophetic warning amid APC’s 'power grip'
As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a cleric, Pastor Ferdinand Nwojeh, has released a prophecy. The prophecy came amid APC’s power grip.
Nigerians experience blackout in 6 states as FG commences repairs on national grid
It is blackout for Nigerian electricity consumers, as the government is carrying out a phased repair on the grid. The first phase has thrown 6 states into darkness.
UK economy shrinks in April as US tariffs kick in
Britain's economy shrank more than expected in April following a tax hike on UK businesses and a record drop in exports to the United States due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, official data showed Thursday. Exports of British goods to the United States fell by a record £2 billion ($2.7 billion) the same month, the ONS revealed, following the introduction of Trump's tariffs onslaught.
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