In response to the United Nations Security Council’s resolution calling for a Gaza cease-fire, Mahmoud al-Aloul, vice president of the Fatah Movement, emphasized the critical next 48 hours to determine Israel’s adherence to the resolution. Al-Aloul expressed skepticism about Israel’s compliance, stating, “it is frankly expected” that Israel will not …
Read More »Govt may allow customers acquire meters from any manufacturer – Adelabu
In a bid to hasten up the metering programme of the Federal Government, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said customers may be allowed to buy their meters from any accredited manufacturer. Adelabu, who spoke during a recent visit to Momas Electricity Meters Manufacturing Company Limited, Ibafo, Ogun State, …
Read More »Anambra man jailed 10 years for defiling nine-year-old daughter
A middle-aged man, Kenneth Nwangu, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Court sitting in the High Court, Awka, Anambra State, for defiling his nine-year-old daughter and only child. The judgment was delivered in a three-count brought against the defendant by the state …
Read More »Princess Kate reveals she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
Kate, Princess of Wales, has released a statement saying she has been diagnosed with cancer. The princess disclosed her condition in a video message recorded Wednesday (Mar. 20) in Windsor and broadcast Friday (Mar. 22). In it, she said she wanted to thank people for their messages of support after …
Read More »Palm Sunday: Pope skips sermon, prays for Moscow attack victims
Pope Francis on Sunday sent prayers to the victims of the concert hall attack in Moscow, calling the violence “inhuman acts” that offended God. “I assure my prayers for the victims of the cowardly terrorist attack carried out the other evening in Moscow,” said the 87-year-old pope, following a Palm Sunday …
Read More »FG suspends 25% penalty on improperly imported vehicles
The Nigeria Customs Service said it was directed by the Minister of Economy and Coordinating Minister of Finance, Mr Wale Edun, to suspend the 25 per cent penalty on improperly imported vehicles. The service’s National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced this in a statement on Friday. …
Read More »Somali pirates resurface, raising concerns for global shipping
A recent incident involving Somali pirates has underscored the renewed threat they pose to global shipping. In the western Indian Ocean, a Bangladeshi-owned bulk carrier fell victim to pirates, signaling a resurgence of piracy in the region. This development adds to the challenges already faced by shipping companies, including drone …
Read More »Japa: Council, nurses begin legal battle over new certification guidelines
Some Nurses in the country have sued the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, and the Minister of Health among others over the new certificate verification guidelines. The NMCN had on February 7, 2024, issued a circular revising the guidelines for requesting verification of certificates for nurses and midwives. The …
Read More »Withheld salaries: SSANU, NASU strike grounds varsities
National President, Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has called on the Federal Government to pay the four months withheld salaries of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational Associated Institutions. This was in reaction to the seven-day warning strike that SSANU/NASU began on Monday, …
Read More »South Africa withdraw hockey teams from African Games due to poor pitch
South Africa’s hockey teams have withdrawn from the hockey competition at the 2023 African Games. Citing concerns over the poor condition of the pitch at the Theodosia Okoh Stadium in Accra, the teams have opted to prioritize the safety and well-being of their players. Expressing dissatisfaction with the preparation efforts …
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