South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday declared a national state of disaster over the deadly floods on the east coast, warning that rebuilding even basic services would take time. “This is a humanitarian disaster that calls for a massive … Continue reading Flood: South Africa Declares National State of Disaster
Twitter moved Friday to defend itself against Elon Musk’s $43 billion hostile takeover bid, announcing a plan that would allow shareholders to purchase additional stock. “The Rights Plan will reduce the likelihood that any entity, person or group gains control … Continue reading Twitter Moves to Block Elon Musk’s Takeover
The 27 European Union member states have agreed to send another 500 million Euros in military aid for Ukraine, top EU Diplomat, Josep Borrell, announced on Wednesday in a statement. Borrell said it was crucial the EU increased military support … Continue reading EU Pledges €500m in Military Aid to Ukraine
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Abuja zone says there will be no resumption in public universities until the renegotiated 2009 agreement is signed, implemented and the University Transparency and Accountability Solution deployed. The ASUU zonal coordinator, Dr Salawu Lawal, … Continue reading No Resumption Without Meeting Our Demands, ASUU tells FG
Mr. Antonio Guterres, former United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesMr. Mogens Lykketoft, President of the seventieth session of the General Assembly.Ms. Catherine Pollard, Under Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has condemned reported … Continue reading Ukraine: UN Condemns Deadly Attack on Train Station
World food prices hit an all-time high in March following Russia’s invasion of agricultural powerhouse Ukraine, a UN agency said on Friday, adding to concerns about the risk of hunger around the world. The disruption in export flows resulting from … Continue reading Ukraine War Pushes World Food Prices to Record High
The Polish government said it allowed passage for over 2,000 Nigerians and millions of other refugees fleeing the Russia-Ukraine war. A statement on Wednesday, from the Embassy of Poland in Nigeria, titled: ‘Poland stands with Ukraine – the spirit of … Continue reading Poland Accommodates 2,000 Nigerians, Others Fleeing Ukraine
One hundred and forty-six of the 362 passengers on the ill-fated Abuja-Kaduna train are unreachable six days after the train was attacked by terrorists. The Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mr Fidet Okhiria, made this known in a statement … Continue reading 146 Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers Unreachable -NRC
The Nigeria Police ‘Rescue Me App’ has received over 10,000 fake emergency alerts in four days. This is according to the Acting Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a tweet via his Twitter handle on Wednesday. The Rescue … Continue reading Police Rescue App Gets Over 10,000 Fake Alerts in Four Days
At least 26 per cent of schools in Nigeria’s North-East have been targeted by suicide bombers, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund. It said an improved system of school data collection, analysis and usage would help bridge the gap … Continue reading 26% N’East Schools Attacked by Suicide Bombers, Says UNICEF
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