Ukraine War: Guterres Discusses Civilian Evacuation
UN Secretary-General António Guterres and his delegation (left) meet the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Tuesday. UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has reiterated the United Nations’ position on Ukraine and discussed proposals for humanitarian assistance and evacuation of civilians from conflict zones in relation to the situation in Mariupol. Speaking in Moscow […]
2023: Stakeholders Call For Electoral Offences Commission
The Electoral Hub, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and a former chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, have called for the establishment of a National Electoral Offences Commission ahead of the 2023 General Elections. They made the call on Tuesday, at a roundtable on Electoral Offences; Ensuring Documentation and Effective Prosecution organised by the Electoral Hub, […]
Nigeria Best Place To Be Despite Challenges, Says Writer
Itoro Bassey, a writer says in spite of her sojourn in America for many years, Nigeria still remains the best place to be, notwithstanding its numerous challenges. “Though Nigeria is presently going through some economic and security challenges, I chose to come home to deal with the challenges and see how I can contribute my […]
Vice-President Kamala Harris Tests Positive For COVID-19
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19 after taking a rapid and PCR test but has no symptoms. According to a White House statement, Harris is the highest-ranking official in the Biden administration to catch the virus. “Today, Vice President Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on rapid and PCR tests. “She has […]
‘Sand 2nd Most Exploited Resource, 50bn Tons Used Annually’
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says 50 billion tons of sand, enough to build a wall 27 metres wide and 27 metres high around planet Earth, are used annually, making it the most exploited resource in the world. UNEP, in a report released from Geneva on Tuesday, stated that the volume of sand and gravel […]
UN Assembly To Scrutinise Veto Of Security Council Members
The UN General Assembly decided on Tuesday to meet within 10 days to deliberate on a draft resolution to scrutinise the veto power of the five permanent members of the Security Council. China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States have the power to veto Security Council resolutions as enshrined in the UN […]
Russia Cuts Natural Gas Deliveries To Bulgaria, Poland
Bulgaria and Poland said Russia was halting delivery of natural gas supplies, marking a major escalation in the face-off between Moscow and Europe over the war in Ukraine. The Bulgarian Energy Ministry said late Tuesday that the Bulgarian natural gas supply company Bulgargaz had received a notification of the gas cut from Russia’s state-backed energy […]
Israel Reopens Gaza Border, Contingent On Improved Security
Israel has reopened its border with the Gaza Strip to allow the entry of workers and traders following a slight easing of the security situation. The Eres border crossing was closed on Sunday after several rocket attacks fired by Palestinian militants in Gaza. Read Also: European States Call On Israel To Halt West Bank Settler […]
Buhari Lauds AfDB For Steps Taken To Avert Food Crisis
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) for planning ahead of whatever negative consequences may come from the Russia-Ukraine war in terms of food security. The President’s spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in a statement said the president made the commendation during an audience with the AfDB President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, on Tuesday […]
Court Remands 53-Year-Old Man For Allegedly Defiling Minor
A Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, on Tuesday ordered that a 53-year-old man, Olumuyiwa Adjoto, be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly defiling a seven-year-old girl. The Chief Magistrate, Mr Patrick Adekomaiya, who did not take Adjoto’s plea, ordered that he should be remanded in Kirikri Correctional Centre. Read Also: NSCDC Official Arrested For […]
CBN: FGN Records ₦2.23Tn Fiscal Deficit ln Three Months
The Federal Government of Nigeria recorded N2.23tn fiscal deficit in the fourth quarter of 2021. This was revealed by figures obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s economic report for the fourth quarter of 2021. The report stated, “Federation receipts in the fourth quarter of 2021 declined, following shortfalls in oil revenue. At N2.84tn, […]
WHO: Nigeria’s Cholera Outbreak Is Worse Than In Years Past
Nigeria recorded more than 100,000 suspected cases of cholera in 2021, its highest in recent times, the WHO declared in Abuja on Monday. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) had said earlier in the year that Nigeria recorded 111,062 cases of cholera in 2021 with 3,604 deaths, figures exceeding the number of cases and […]