CAN: Insecurity Has Plunged Nigerians Into Hunger, Frustration, Despondency
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has said that the current situation in the country has plunged the majority of Nigerians into hunger, poverty, frustration, and despondency. It also raised the alarm over an impending food crisis as a result of the activities of […]
Biden Touches Down In Brussels On Eve Of NATO, EU Summits
U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Brussels on Sunday evening ahead of two days of summits with NATO and the European Union, part of his first foreign trip since taking office and one aimed at reinvigorating transatlantic ties. Biden already attended a summit of G7 rich democracies in Britain over the weekend. He will next […]
4 Mass Shootings In 6 Hours Leave 38 Wounded, 6 Dead
At least four major U.S. cities were reeling from an onslaught of mass shootings over the weekend that left at least 38 people wounded, six dead and police officials alarmed that the surge in gun violence is a prelude to a bloody summer as the nation emerges from the pandemic. Police in Austin, Cleveland, Chicago […]
EU Congratulates New Israeli Premier Bennett
EU Council President Charles Michel congratulated the new Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in a message posted on Twitter on Sunday after an alliance of parties ousted Benjamin Netanyahu. “Looking forward to strengthen(ing) the (EU-Israel) partnership for common prosperity and towards lasting regional peace & stability,” he tweeted. The European Council represents the European Union’s member states. Bennett, […]
Putin Expects ‘Constructive’ Cooperation With New Israeli PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated the new Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and expressed hope for “constructive” cooperation after an alliance of parties ousted Benjamin Netanyahu. “I expect that your work at the helm of the government will faciliate a further development of constructive bilateral cooperation along all directions,” Putin said in a message […]
Nigeria’s Oil Production Hits Record Low In May: OPEC
Nigeria’s crude oil production output hit record low levels in May, the June Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), has shown. The monthly report indicated that in the first quarter of 2021, Nigeria’s average production was 1.410 million barrels per day. April production stood at 1.460mbpd and it […]
Naftali Bennett Becomes Israel PM, Ending Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year Rule
Israel’s parliament on Sunday narrowly approved a new coalition government, ending the historic 12-year rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and sending the polarizing leader into the opposition. Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Netanyahu turned rival, became prime minister after the 60-59 vote. Promising to try to heal a divided nation, Bennett will preside […]
Full Operation Of The Lagos-Ibadan Train Service Commences On Tuesday – NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation says it will begin full operation of the standard gauge railway service from Lagos to Ibadan on Tuesday. It also revealed a new schedule for its movement and stops, according to the News Agency of Nigeria. The report said the management of NRC through a statement signed by the Lagos District […]
Fees Hike: No Student Of (KASU) Will Drop Out Of School – VC
This interview is as a result of the recent increase in tuition fees of all Kaduna state-owned tertiary institutions which have sparked off protests by the students. The Vice-Chancellor of Kaduna State University (KASU), Prof MUHAMMAD TANKO, gave insights into the funding arrangement that the varsity is putting in place which will accommodate all students. […]
Kebbi To Curb Boat Mishaps By Examining Maritime Laws
The Kebbi State government yesterday said it has finalized plans to examine the degree of maritime laws in the state to putting a stop to the several cases of boat mishaps resulting in the loss of lives and properties of innocent people. Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu made this known to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi after […]
