Europe Torn Over Whether To Take Putin’s Help On Vaccines
Europe’s lackluster vaccination program has presented one of the continent’s greatest foes with a golden opportunity to score a serious diplomatic victory. Earlier this week, the Kremlin released a readout from a video conference between French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Item one on the agenda, according to […]
Jordan Prince Says He’s Under ‘House Arrest’
The half-brother of Jordan’s King Abdullah II says he has been placed under house arrest, after the country’s army chief said earlier that Prince Hamzah bin Hussein had been asked to “stop some movements and activities that are being used to target Jordan’s security and stability”. Prince Hamzah, a former crown prince, said in a […]
Nigerian Christians Mark Easter As Doctors Strike Takes Toll On Healthcare Services
Millions of Christians in Nigeria on Sunday joined their counterparts around the world to mark Easter, a festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as resident doctors continue to strike nationwide. The Federal Government had declared public holidays on April 2 and 5 to mark the annual festival. But celebrations are expected […]
Police Arrests Five Suspects Abduction And Murder Of Policemen
The police authorities have arrested five suspects linked to the abduction of the Commissioner for Public Utilities in Anambra State, Engr Emeka Ezenwanne, and the murder of three police officers in the state. Gunmen had on March 31 stormed a rally organised by ex-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Professor Charles Soludo and […]
SERAP Sued Buhari Over ‘Missing ₦3.8bn Health Fund’
President Muhammadu Buhari has been sued over “his failure to probe allegations that ₦3,836,685,213.13 of public funds meant for the Federal Ministry of Health, teaching hospitals, medical centres, and National Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) are missing, mismanaged, diverted or stolen, as documented in the recently released 2018 audited report by the Office of […]
Boko Haram Claims It Shot Down Fighter Jet, Nigerian Air Force Disputes ‘Evidence’
There was palpable anxiety among Nigerians on Friday following unsubstantiated video evidence by Boko Haram showing how it shot down the Nigerian Air Force fighter jet that crashed in Borno State on Wednesday. The anxiety was heightened by the failure of the military authorities to locate the so-called true crash site, 48 hours after the […]
LinkedIn Gives Staff Week Off For Well-Being
Professional social network LinkedIn is giving nearly all of its 15,900 full-time workers next week off as it seeks to avoid burnout and allow its employees to recharge, the company told AFP Friday. The Microsoft-owned firm said that the “RestUp!” week starting Monday is meant to give employees time for their own well-being. “There is […]
Nigeria:Former Acting Governor Of Delta State, Sam Obi, Is Dead
The former Acting Governor of Delta State, Sam Obi is dead. He was reported to have died in the early hours of Saturday. The circumstance surrounding his death is not known at press time, but a dependable source confirmed that his body has been deposited in a morgue in Asaba, Delta State capital. Obi before […]
Final Salute To Be Held For Fallen Rockland County Firefighter Jared Lloyd
A final farewell will be held Saturday for the firefighter who lost his life last month in a massive fire at a nursing home residence in Rockland County. The funeral service for Spring Valley firefighter Jared Lloyd is expected to begin at 11 a.m EST. Family, friends and colleagues will pay their last respects at […]
1 Officer Dead, 1 Injured After Car Rams US Capitol Police; Suspect Fatally Shot By Police
A Capitol Police officer was killed Friday after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol and then emerged wielding a knife. It was the second line-of-duty death this year for a department still struggling to heal from the Jan. 6 insurrection. Video shows the driver of the […]
