The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sounded the alarm on global health disparities, revealing that people born in the world’s wealthiest countries can expect to […]
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Senate sets up oversight committee to monitor Rivers administrator
The Nigerian Senate has inaugurated an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of the Rivers State Sole Administrator.
Trump tariffs force Hong Kong watchmaker to pivot toward European market
The introduction of steep U.S. tariffs on low-value shipments from China and Hong Kong has pushed a Hong Kong-based watch company to shift its business […]
Merz loses Germany’s CDU seat in first parliament vote
In his bid to become the country’s 10th chancellor, Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has failed by falling short by […]
Ukrainian drones strike Moscow, force airport closures
A second consecutive night of Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow has heightened tensions ahead of Russia’s 9 May Victory Day parade, prompting temporary closures of […]
Over 8,000 terrorists killed in 2024, says Defence minister
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has revealed that security forces neutralised more than 8,000 terrorists and armed criminals across Nigeria in 2024,
UK lagging behind in global fight against microplastics, scientists warn
The United Kingdom is falling behind international efforts to tackle the growing crisis of microplastic pollution.
Nigeria loses over N2bn yearly to poor electricity supply – UNDP
The UNDP has revealed that Nigeria suffers economic losses exceeding N2 billion each year due to its unstable and insufficient electricity supply.
African nation bans MDAs from importing goods produced locally
President Bola Tinubu has directed all Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to stop purchasing foreign goods and services where viable local alternatives exist. […]
Drone strikes Port Sudan for third consecutive day
Port Sudan, once a sanctuary for thousands fleeing the brutal two-year conflict tearing Sudan apart, has come under heavy drone fire for the third day […]