Federal Government Approves Upward Review Of Oil Transporters Freight Rate
President Muhammadu Buhari has authorized the upward review in freight rates for transporters to alleviate the challenges associated with the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) nationwide. The revised freight rate of PMS, otherwise known as petrol, took effect from June 1 while still maintaining the current regulated pump price of N165.00 per liter. The […]
In Rare Interview Biden Says Americans ‘really, really down’
In a rare interview, President Joe Biden has said Americans are “really, really down” as they grapple with soaring inflation after two years of a pandemic. He told the Associated Press the “need for mental health in America has skyrocketed”. Mr Biden said he wanted Americans to “be confident. Because I am confident.” The president’s […]
2 People Killed During A Shooting At A Church Near Birmingham, Alabama
Two people were killed Thursday in a shooting at a small group church meeting in a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, police said. A suspect, who was not identified, is in custody, said Capt. Shane Ware with the Vestavia Hills Police Department. The shooting was reported at St. Stephens Episcopal Church at about 6:22 p.m. CT […]
Three American Fighters Reported Missing In Ukraine
The US Department of State says it is aware of reports that three American fighters are missing in Ukraine, with two of them feared captured. Two military veterans who were fighting for Ukraine were named in reports this week as having been taken prisoner. The state department said on Thursday: “There are reports of one […]
North Korea Confirms The Outbreak Of Another Infectious Disease
North Korea confirmed an outbreak of another infectious disease at home on Thursday, as the country has been fighting the spread of the coronavirus. According to the official Korean Central News Agency, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed officials to adopt measures such as quarantine, medical treatment, and sterilization to manage an “acute […]
Enugu Catholic Diocese Distance Herself From Mbaka Political Utterance
The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has condemned and distanced herself from the political utterance made by the Director of Catholic Adoration Ministry Chaplaincy, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, against Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections. Mbaka’s utterances against Obi were deemed unsuitable and divisive by the diocese. Rev. Fr. Wilfred […]
Man Kills 3-Year-Old Girl After Dispute With Father
Onwele Anayo, 34, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for the heinous murder of Divine Eze, 3, at Hillview Estate, Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi LGA, Anambra State. DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, the state police command’s spokesperson, said in a statement made on Thursday that the suspect had spent the night at the victim’s father’s house. […]
PDP: Atiku Picks Okowa As His Running Mate
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, has formally announced Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate for the 2023 general elections. After being inspected and passed by a Screening Committee on Thursday, Atiku formally announced Okowa as his running mate at the party’s National Secretariat. Okowa had earlier arrived at the PDP National Headquarters, […]
Ukraine Pleads For More Weapons As European Leaders Head For Kyiv
Ukraine said it urgently needed more weapons to fend off Russian advances in the south and the east, an appeal aimed at the West as the leaders of Germany, France and Italy headed to Kyiv by night train for a visit on Thursday. Russia has focused most of its firepower on the eastern city of […]
California Man Indicted For Allegedly Attempting To Assassinate Brett Kavanaugh At His Home
The California man arrested last week near Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home has been indicted on a charge of attempted assassination. The federal grand jury on Wednesday formally accused 26-year-old Nicholas Roske, of Simi Valley, of attempting to kill Kavanaugh. According to the indictment, prosecutors will also seek to have Roske forfeit various property if convicted, […]
