Three Dead, 150 Missing In India River Torrent Disaster – Police
Three people were confirmed dead and at least 150 were missing in northern India after a broken glacier caused a major river surge that swept away bridges and roads on Sunday, police said. The massive burst of water tore through the Dhauliganga river valley, destroying everything in its path, videos taken by terrified residents showed. […]
Nigeria:Taraba NLC Chairman Kidnapped
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) chairman of the Taraba State chapter, Peter Jediel. He was abducted at his residence in Sunkani, the headquarters of Ardo-Kola Local Government Council. Confirming the incident to Channels Television via a telephone interview, the younger brother of the NLC chairman, Boniface Stephen revealed […]
Nigeria:Bandits Attack Southern Kaduna LGAs,Kill 19 People
At least nineteen people have been killed and several others injured in two separate attacks by bandits in Birnin Gwari and Kajuru Local Government areas of Kaduna State. Confirming the incident, the Kaduna State Commissioner for internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, says fourteen people were killed on Saturday by armed bandits at Kutemeshi […]
Protests Erupt In Chile After Police Fatally Shoot Street Juggler
Protests have broken out and municipal buildings were set on fire in southern Chile after police shot dead a street performer, prompting an emergency government meeting. The shooting took place on Friday in Panguipulli, a popular lakeside resort around 800km south of the capital Santiago, prompting hundreds to take to the streets in protest. Some […]
Myanmar Teachers Join Protest As Anger Gathers Pace Against Coup
People across Myanmar, including teachers and students, have staged protests as shows of anger gathers pace against the military coup and the subsequent detention of senior democratic leaders, including de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Earlier on Friday, Win Htein, considered a right-hand man of the overthrown leader, was arrested and at least 30 […]
US Plans To Take Yemen’s Houthi Group off Blacklist
The United Nations on Friday welcomed Washington’s plan to revoke a US terrorist designation for Yemen’s Houthi group “as it will provide profound relief to millions of Yemenis who rely on humanitarian assistance and commercial imports to meet their basic survival needs,” UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said. The move, confirmed by a State Department official […]
‘Erratic’ Trump Should Not Get Intelligence Briefings, Biden Says
President Joe Biden has said his predecessor Donald Trump should not be given access to intelligence briefings because of his “erratic behaviour”. The US has a tradition of allowing former presidents to be briefed on the nation’s security issues – as a courtesy extended by the incumbent. But when asked by CBS News if Trump […]
Covid-19:Yankee Stadium Becomes A Massive Vaccination Site
Defying the cold and rain, hundreds of people bundled up in thick coats came to get vaccinated Friday in the famous Yankees baseball stadium in the Bronx, a New York borough that has been particularly badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s like a choice between life and death,” said Ines Figueroa, 64, a Puerto […]
Okonjo-Iweala Thanks Nigerians, Buhari, U.S. For Support
Former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has thanked Nigerians and President Muhammadu Buhari for their support following her emergence as the sole candidate for the top job at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). She also extended her appreciation to the United States government after the country endorsed her to become the Director-General of the […]
Atiku Faults CBN Directive On Cryptocurrency Transactions
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised the Federal Government to have a rethink on its directive on cryptocurrency transactions in the country. This advice, which was contained in a statement on Saturday, was in reaction to the directive of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to banks and other financial institutions to close accounts […]
