End Of An Era: Germany’s Merkel Bows Out After 16 Years
Angela Merkel was assured of a place in the history books as soon as she became Germany’s first female chancellor on Nov. 22, 2005. Over the next 16 years, she was credited with raising Germany’s profile and influence, working to hold a fractious European Union together, managing a string of crises and being a role […]
Biden To Warn Putin Of Economy-jarring Sanctions If He Invades Ukraine
President Joe Biden is ready to warn Vladimir Putin during a video call Tuesday that Russia will face economy-jarring sanctions if it invades neighboring Ukraine as the U.S. president seeks a diplomatic solution to deal with the tens of thousands of Russian troops massed near the Ukraine border. Biden aims to make clear that his […]
Lagos Gifts 50 Exceptional Volunteers Cash
Lagos State Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment, yesterday, gave cash gifts to 50 outstanding volunteers for their contributions to the growth of the state. The 50 volunteers, who were selected from the Lagos State Volunteer Corps (LSVC), which has a 7,000 membership, were awarded N50,000 each at a retreat with the theme, “Volunteer […]
ASUU To Confirm Its Position On Strike Within 24 Hours
Following the expiration of the ultimatum given by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to the federal government to execute its demands or face another round of industrial action, the union has said Nigerians will know its position within 24 hours. ASUU president, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, who announced this in an interview with journalists, […]
Insecurity: Bandits Kidnap 36 In Kaduna Community
Bandits have again invaded Jangali Bagoma in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State and kidnapped 36 persons. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday and yesterday. Malam Abubakar Mohammed, who is a resident of Birnin Gwari revealed this to journalists in Kaduna. He said, “The bandits attacked the community yesterday and […]
Ahmad Lawan Thumps Health Ministers, Permanent Secretary For Not Attending Coronavirus Summit
Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has lashed the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunimbe Mamora, and the Permanent Secretary, Mahmuda Mamman, for not attending the National COVID-19 Summit held Monday at the National Intelligence Agency, Abuja. Lawan, who declared open the Summit attended by the US Ambassador to […]
Ghislaine Maxwell’s Family Seeking Food, Soap For Sister As Trial Continues
The family of the British woman charged with helping the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein exploit underage girls has asked the U.S. attorney general to improve the treatment she is receiving during her trial “in the interest of justice and common humanity.” Ghislaine Maxwell’s family has written to Attorney General Merrick B. Garland requesting that […]
Omicron: Anger, Dismay Across Nigeria After UK Red List
In a policy many have described as racist, misguided and discriminatory, Britain’s ban on Nigerians from travelling to the United Kingdom (UK), while allowing many western countries, where Omicron is also present is sparking fury among Nigerians across the country who are stoutly condemning the British government’s action, accusing it of racism. They wonder how […]
Former Republican Presidential Nominee Bob Dole Dies At Age 98
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, who will be remembered for the tenacity that defined his career and his work on behalf of fellow military veterans, died Sunday morning in his sleep. He was 98. In his memoir, “One Soldier’s Story,” Dole wrote that his experiences in World War II defined his life. “Adversity can be […]
Edo Launches Five-month Business Training For Youth, Women
In line with the government’s focus on human capacity development, the Edo State Government has launched a five-month training on business development and sustainability for youths and women in oil-producing communities in the state, through the state’s Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission. Pastor Kennedy Osifo, the Chairman of the Commission, said this during […]
