Climate change: UN agencies seek protection for children
The United Nations agencies have said pregnant women, babies, and children face extreme health risks from climate catastrophes that warrant urgent attention. They called on…
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Niger Coup: ECOWAS Court Sets Date For Ruling on the Legality of Sanctions
The ECOWAS Court of Justice will on December 7, deliver its ruling on interim measures in a case between the State of Niger and seven…
Naira scarcity hits Kano, Sokoto, Edo, others
Despite recent assurances by the Central Bank of Nigeria that there is enough naira in circulation, reports of scarcity have emerged across the country.A survey…
Jamie Foxx, Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose, accused of sexual assault
US actor, Jamie Foxx, and music band Guns N’ Roses frontman, Axl Rose, were each accused of sexual assault Wednesday, part of a flurry of…
‘ Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff is alive’ – Defence Headquarters dismisses reports of Gen Musa’s death
The Defence Headquarters has debunked reports that Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, has died. An online medium had earlier reported the death…
States spend N1.7tn on trips, meals, others, borrow N988bn
The 36 states of the federation have spent N1.71tn on recurrent expenditures including allowances, foreign trips, office stationery, aircraft maintenance, and more in the first…
Tanzania confirms death of student missing since Hamas attack on Israel
The Israeli government had named two students from Tanzania — 22-year-old Clemence Felix Mtenga and 21-year-old Joshua Loitu Mollel — among those missing since the…
Rescuing workers trapped in Indian tunnel may take 48 hours
Indian rescuers warned Friday, it could take another two days of clearing rubble before they can reach 40 workers who have been trapped in a…
From Recreation To Chronic Diseases, Poverty: How sachet alcoholic drinks breed alcoholism, thwart national devt
The intractable economic downturn in the country led to the presentation of alcoholic beverages in pocket-friendly sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles by distilleries. But…
Chinese President Xi Jinping Brings His 18-foot Armored Hongqi Limo To United States
Chinese President Xi Jinping brings his luxurious 18-foot armored Hongqi limousine to United States of America. Xi’s custom-designed Hongqi, codenamed N701, travels to every country…
American Airlines pilot gives heartwarming farewell speech after 32 years of service bringing passengers to tears
An American Airlines pilot brought passengers to tears in a heartwarming farewell speech . Jeff Fell stood at the front of the aircraft and said…
Vatican confirms Catholics still forbidden to join Masonic lodges
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, in a document signed by Prefect, Cardinal Victor Fernadez and approved by Pope Francis, has reaffirmed that…