Ukraine: US Could Sanction Putin Personally If Russia Invades, Biden Says
US President Joe Biden says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine. Mr Biden said there would be “enormous consequences” for the world if Russia made a move on the nation, which sits on its south-western border. His comments came as other Western leaders repeated warnings that Russia would pay […]
France Bans Gay ‘conversion therapy’ With New Law
France has a new law that bans so-called conversion therapies and authorizes jail time and fines for practitioners who use the scientifically discredited practice to attempt to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ people. The National Assembly approved the new law unanimously, voting 142-0 on Tuesday evening. The legislation includes criminal penalties […]
Explosion Damages Offices, Stores In Athens; 3 Hurt
An explosion left three people injured and seriously damaged an office building while shattering nearby storefronts in a busy part of central Athens early Wednesday. Fire department officials said a 77-year-old man was hospitalized with burns. Two others received medical attention for smoke inhalation. The pre-dawn blast occurred 200 meters from the ancient Temple of […]
Gov. Bello Emphasize The Importance Of Sincere Leadership In Stopping Insecurity
Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has said that for Nigeria to overcome its current security challenges, leaders at all levels must renew their minds and be sincere in their leadership responsibilities. Governor Bello noted that without sincerity in leadership, Nigeria will go nowhere in combat against insurgency and insecurity. The governor stated this yesterday in […]
Bauchi Govt Brings COVID-19 Vaccination To Rural Areas
Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has completed modalities for the commencement of enormous administration of COVID-19 vaccine in the 20 local government areas of the state. The executive chairman of the agency, Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, in a statement, said the exercise which is supported by USAID and Breakthrough Action Nigeria is billed to kick […]
Hisbah Police In Jigawa Arrest 92 Persons Seize 1,906 Bottles Of Alcohol
The Jigawa State Command of the Sharia police, also known as Hisbah, announced the seizure of 1,906 bottles of alcohol in the state. The Sharia police also stated that 92 persons have been arrested for prostitution and other related offenses. Mallam Ibrahim Dahiru, the board’s commander, said this while speaking with news reporters in Dutse, […]
Aisha Buhari Wants Public Execution Of Hanifa Abubakar’s Killer
The First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, has supported calls for justice for Hanifa Abubakar, a five-year-old Kano schoolgirl, who was killed and buried in a shallow grave in a private school in Kano State. The First Lady, who took to her verified Instagram handle on Monday, posted a short video of a sermon by […]
Birthday Celebration For UK PM Johnson During Lockdown Sparks New Row
Boris Johnson is under renewed pressure after Downing Street admitted staff gathered inside No 10 during the first Covid lockdown to mark his birthday. ITV News reported that up to 30 people attended the June 2020 event, sang Happy Birthday and were served cake. No 10 said staff had “gathered briefly” to “wish the prime […]
FG Launches Probes Against Online Banks Over Breaches Of Customers’ Data Privacy
The Federal Government has launched a probe against online banks over alleged breaches of customers’ data privacy. Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, disclosed in Abuja on Monday that the agency was working with the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant agencies to investigate several lending platforms known as loan shark […]
NAFDAC Bans Production Of Sachet Alcohol, Others In Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned the production and registration of sachet and small volume PET bottles in the country. The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the announcement on Monday at an event in Abuja. She added that the registration of new alcoholic drinks in sachet and […]
