Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee To Celebrate Historic 70 Years On Throne
When 25-year-old Princess Elizabeth was proclaimed queen on Feb. 6, 1952, the British Empire stretched across the world, royalty was widely revered and televisions were still a novelty item. The world has undergone profound changes since then and so has the monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II’s empire shrank, then crumbled. While most people in Britain remain loyal to […]
ISIS Leader Killed Himself, Family During U.S. Raid In Syria, Biden Says
The leader of Islamic State killed himself and four members of his family during a high-stakes nighttime raid by U.S. special operations forces in northwest Syria early Thursday, U.S. officials said. The mission, which White House officials said was a success, eliminated a top terrorist leader in the Middle East, a man who officials said posed […]
Covid: South Africa Makes Its Own Version Of Moderna Vaccine
Scientists in South Africa have made a copy of the Moderna Covid vaccine, a move which they say could help boost vaccination rates across Africa. The continent currently has the lowest uptake of Covid shots in the world. The company behind the new vaccine – Afrigen Biologics – says it hopes to start clinical trials […]
China Joins Russia In Opposing Nato Expansion
China has joined Russia in opposing further Nato expansion as the two countries move closer together in the face of Western pressure. Moscow and Beijing issued a statement showcasing agreement on a raft of issues during a visit by Russia’s Vladimir Putin for the Winter Olympics. In it Moscow said it supported China’s stance on […]
State Party Chairmen: Gov Buni, Bello Are Blessings To APC
The Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State chairmen, have described both the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, and his Kogi State counterpart, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, as great blessings to the governing party. The Forum’s chairman and Borno State APC chairman, Alhaji Bukar Dalori, made these remarks Thursday in Abuja, shortly after […]
Saraki Reveals Interest In The Presidential Race Saying ‘I’m The Nigerian For All Nigerians
Bukola Saraki, former senate president, says if he is permitted to lead, Nigerians will “have a greater sense of what it means to be truly Nigerian”. Although there have been calls for the former senate president to contest in the 2023 presidential election, he has not officially declared his intention to run for the position. […]
Okowa: Only Irresponsible Successor Will Abandon My Programmes
Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has said that only an irresponsible successor would not continue with his programmes as they are credible initiatives. The governor stated this yesterday during the graduation of 1,000 youths of the 2020/2021 cycle in the Skill Training Entrepreneurial Programme (STEP) and the Youth Agricultural Entrepreneur Programme (YAGEP). ‘’It is only […]
FG Targets N50bn From Onitsha-Rivers Port Concession
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has said that the Onitsha River Port will serve as an alternative source of transporting goods to the South East from Lagos, Port Harcourt, and other areas with proper water connectivity. The 30-year concession, authorized by the Federal Executive Council, under a rehabilitate-operate and transfer arrangement, targets a revenue […]
Gov. Zulum: ISWAP Would Evolve Deadlier Than Boko Haram If Allowed To Fester
Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, implied concerns over the increasing strength of the Islamic State in West African Province (ISWAP). The governor spoke on Thursday while briefing journalists on the state on internal security, relocation of IDPs, and partnerships between the state and the federal government at the statehouse in Abuja. Zulum had in […]
U.S. Counterterrorism Operation In Syria Kills Civilians, Aid Group Says
The U.S. conducted a counterterrorism operation in northern Syria, according to a statement the released by the Pentagon early Thursday. “U.S. Special Operations forces under the control of U.S. Central Command conducted a counterterrorism mission this evening in northwest Syria,” the statement read. “The mission was successful. There were no U.S. casualties.” The Pentagon did not say […]
