Libya’s Haftar Leaves Moscow Without Signing Peace Deal
Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar left Moscow on Tuesday without signing a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending nine months of fighting, leaving the future of a fragile truce uncertain. The commander’s abrupt departure in the early hours of Tuesday was a setback for an international diplomatic push in recent days, though Moscow insisted it would […]
Plane Crash: Trudeau Blames Trump For Death Of 176
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the 176 people, including 57 of his countrymen and women, that died in the Ukrainian plane crash last week would have still been alive if not for the crisis generated by the US in the Middle East. None of the 176 passengers on board the Ukrainian aircraft survived […]
Amotekun: Southwest Govs Copied Our Initiative – Ebonyi
Ebonyi State Government has accused the South West governors of ‘copying’ the idea of the security outfit ‘Operation Amotekun’ from the state. The South West Security Network, christened Amotekun has since commenced operations in all the six states in the South West Reactions have also trailed the creation of Amotekun which was launched on January 9, 2019. Read Also: […]
Uncertainty As Philippine Volcano Spews Lava
Taal volcano in the Philippines could spew lava and ash for weeks, authorities warned Tuesday, leaving tens of thousands in limbo after they fled their homes fearing a massive eruption. The crater of the volcano exploded to life with towering clouds of ash and jets of red-hot lava on Sunday, forcing those living around the […]
US Treasury Removes Currency Manipulator Label On China
The United States on Monday removed the currency manipulator label it imposed on China last summer, in a sign of easing tensions between the economic powers after nearly two years of conflict. Just two days before President Donald Trump is set to sign a “phase one” trade agreement with China, the US Treasury said in […]
5,000 Feral Camels Culled In Drought-Hit Australia
Helicopter-borne marksmen killed more than 5,000 camels in a five-day cull of feral herds that were threatening indigenous communities in drought-stricken areas of southern Australia, officials said Tuesday. Aboriginal leaders in South Australia state said extremely large herds of the non-native camels had been driven towards rural communities by drought and extreme heat, threatening scarce […]
Imo: INEC Releases Time Table For Supplementary Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said it has developed a timetable of activities with timelines for the re-run and supplementary elections in Imo State scheduled for Jan. 25. According to NAN, Prof. Francis Ezeonu, the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, who made this known at a meeting of the commission with stakeholders in […]
Oceans Were Hottest On Record In 2019
The world’s oceans were the hottest in recorded history in 2019, scientists said on Tuesday, as manmade emissions warmed seas at an ever-increasing rate with potentially disastrous impacts on Earth’s climate. Oceans absorb more than 90 percent of excess heat created by greenhouse gas emissions and quantifying how much they have warmed up in […]
Gowon Speaks On ‘Another Civil War’ In Nigeria
A former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon has urged Nigerians to ensure they avert another civil war in Nigeria. Gowon said leaders and citizens must create enabling platforms for dialogue and proffer ideas on how to live together in peace and harmony for the good of all. He spoke yesterday during the Never […]
IBB Reveals Army Officers That Can Plan Coup In Nigeria
Former military president of Nigeria, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, has said that only a stupid soldier will think of coup. Speaking on Channels Television, Babangida insisted that the mindset of soldiers has changed. “I can tell you no that only a stupid soldier will think of a coup d’état because this is outside their head, it […]
Trudeau Cites US Ratcheting Up Tensions With Iran
Victims of an Iran-downed jetliner would still be alive if not for a recent escalation of tensions partly triggered by the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday. “I think if there were no tensions, if there was no escalation recently in the region, those Canadians would be right now home […]
Nissan Denies Reported Plans To Split With Renault
Japanese auto giant Nissan is “in no way” planning to end its partnership with Renault, the Japanese automaker insisted Tuesday after a report suggested a divorce was possible in the wake of the Carlos Ghosn scandal. Britain’s Financial Times, citing “several people with knowledge of the matter”, said Monday that said senior executives at […]