Category: News

Lammy Begins Diplomatic Tour to Strengthen UK’s European Relations

David Lammy’s whirlwind first trip as Foreign Secretary, organized at very short notice, is not about instant results or even brave new horizons. It is all about perception – the appearance of a new, vigorous administration determined to hit the ground running, brimming with goodwill towards some of the UK’s most important partners. After an […]

Russia’s Massive Missile Attack on Ukraine Leaves At Least 20 Dead

At least 20 people have been killed after Russia launched a massive missile attack on cities across Ukraine, according to officials. In the capital, Kyiv, at least seven people were killed in a rare daytime attack. The city’s mayor reported that a children’s hospital was hit by the missile strike and was being evacuated. In […]

Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall in Texas, Bringing Dangerous Storm Surge and Strong Winds

Beryl made landfall on the middle Texas coast near Matagorda early Monday morning, bringing a dangerous storm surge and strong winds. The powerful storm moved over land around 4 a.m. Central Standard Time, according to the National Weather Service. This is a developing story and will be updated. Earlier reports are below. Beryl strengthened into […]

Salihu Lukman Calls for United Political Front Against Tinubu’s Administration

Former National Vice Chairman, North-West, of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has expressed concern over the growing despondency in Nigeria, urging political leaders to unite against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Lukman emphasized the need for prominent figures such as Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Peter Obi, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, […]

Bola Tinubu Re-elected as ECOWAS Chairman

President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). His re-election took place on Tuesday during the 65th ordinary session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at the presidential villa in Abuja. Tinubu was initially elected as chairman in July 2023 during […]

Ebonyi State to Launch Passenger, Cargo Aircraft After Airport Runway Completion

The Ebonyi State Government has announced plans to introduce four aircraft, each with a capacity of over fifty passengers, following the completion of the runway at Chuba Okadigbo International Airport. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Aviation and Transport Technology, Dr. Ngozi Obichukwu, during an inspection of the project on Sunday. Dr. Obichukwu stated […]

Chief Justice of Nigeria to Swear in 12 New FCT High Court Judges on July 10

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will swear in twelve newly appointed Judges of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday, July 10. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court of Nigeria at 10:00 AM, according to a statement by Dr. Festus Akande, […]

Benjamin Kalu Urges Chinese Investors to Establish Medical Equipment Production in Nigeria

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called on Chinese businessmen and other industrialists in Nigeria’s health sector to reduce the importation of medical equipment and instead establish production assembly plants within the country. Kalu made this appeal when he received a delegation from Royal Meditech Equipment (Nig) Company Limited, led […]

Biden Interview Fails to Ease Democratic Concerns Over His Fitness

President Joe Biden’s Friday night TV interview has not eased the rising calls within his own party for him to end his re-election campaign following a faltering debate performance against Donald Trump. On Saturday, Angie Craig of Minnesota became the fifth House Democrat to urge the president to step aside, with reports indicating that more […]