Gaza’s Crowded Hospitals Near Breaking Point As Israeli Ground Invasion Looms
Palestinians in besieged Gaza crowded into hospitals and schools on Monday, seeking shelter and running low on food and water. More than a million people have fled their homes ahead of an expected Israeli ground invasion aimed at destroying Hamas after its fighters rampaged through southern Israel. As the enclave’s food, water and medicine supplies dwindled, […]
Daniel Noboa Elected Ecuador’s Youngest President
Businessman Daniel Noboa is to become the youngest president in Ecuador’s history, at 35 years old. Mr Noboa won Sunday’s election with 52.3% of the vote, ahead of Luisa González’s 47.7%. She conceded defeat and congratulated her rival. The 35-year-old, of the National Democratic Action party, is the son of Álvaro Noboa, who ran unsuccessfully […]
VP Shettima Arrives In Beijing For The 3rd BRI Forum
The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, arrived in Beijing, China, today to represent President Bola Tinubu at the upcoming 3rd Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum scheduled to be held from October 16 to 18, 2023. Shettima was received at the airport by a high-level delegation of Chinese officials, including the Minister of […]
PDP: Ondo APC Populated By Shameless People
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has defined the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) in the state as a party that is “populated by shameless people.” PDP in response to the statement issued by the Publicity Secretary of APC that the party had uncovered a plot by the PDP to initiate […]
APC‘ll Win Bayelsa Guber Poll, In Spite Of Court’s Judgment
The All Progressives Congress, APC, National Campaign Council for the November 11 governorship poll in Bayelsa State has said the party will triumph the election in spite of the disqualification of its candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva. Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State and Chairman of the council made this known to newsmen in Yenagoa. Yahaya, […]
Benue State Govt Promise To Pay Workers’ Salaries And Arrears
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has declared that his administration will ensure prompt payment of workers’ salaries and arrears owed by the past administration. Speaking with state house correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Alia lamented over the N359 billion salary bill that his administration inherited. He described the situation as […]
My Change Of Name From Siddiq Done Legally – Atiku
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s Presidential Candidate at the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has said he changed his name from Siddiq Abubakar following due process and was not involved in any forgery. A statement released Sunday in Abuja by his media aide, Paul Ibe, said: “Contrary to Bola A. Tinubu’s forgery shopping allegation against […]
Ecuadorians Electing New President, Choosing Between An Heir To A Banana Empire And An Attorney
Frightened by unprecedented violence on the streets and within prisons, Ecuadorians have a universal demand for the president they will choose Sunday — safety. The runoff election in the South American country pits an heir to a banana empire, Daniel Noboa, and an attorney, Luisa González. Both have limited governing experience and will undoubtedly have […]
Afghanistan Hit By Third Earthquake In A Week
A new earthquake has hit western Afghanistan – several days after two large tremors in the region killed more than 1,000 people. The US Geological Survey (USGS) says the magnitude 6.3 quake struck near the city of Herat. It was at a depth of 6.3km (four miles). At least one person has died, according to […]
Packed Gaza Hospitals Warn That Thousands Could Die As Supplies Run Low And Ground Offensive Looms
Medics in Gaza warned Sunday that thousands could die as hospitals packed with wounded people run desperately low on fuel and basic supplies. Palestinians in the beseiged coastal enclave struggled to find food, water and safety ahead of an expected Israeli ground offensive in the war sparked by Hamas’ deadly attack last week. Israeli forces, supported by […]
