NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson preside over flag-raising ceremony in Brussels. Sweden’s flag has been raised at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, marking the country’s entry into the military alliance two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and NATO Secretary-General …
Read More »Ceasefire in Gaza, urges UN chief, on first day of Ramadan
“Even though Ramadan has begun, the killing, bombing and bloodshed continue in Gaza…My strongest appeal today is to honour the spirit of Ramadan by silencing the guns and removing all obstacles to ensure the delivery of lifesaving aid at the speed and massive scale required.” All remaining hostages taken during …
Read More »‘Strong Movement’ on Flight to New Zealand Leaves Dozens Injured
About 50 people were treated by emergency medical workers on Monday after a Latam Airlines flight bound for Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, experienced what the airline called “strong movement” caused by a “technical problem.” Twelve people, one of whom was in serious condition, were taken to three hospitals, Auckland’s …
Read More »Tinubu will launch students loan scheme Thursday – Presidency
He disclosed this while speaking on a TVC programme titled, ‘Counting the Cost of Presidents Tinubu’s Reforms,’ on Sunday, March 10, 2024. While highlighting some of the welfare initiatives being implemented by the President, Ngelale said, “Later this week, on Thursday, the President will launch the historic National Student Loan …
Read More »Muslim countries announce start of Ramadan in shadow of Gaza war
This year’s observance, for many, is marred by Israel’s war on Gaza. Saudi officials have spotted the crescent moon and declared the the holy fasting month of Ramadan for many of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims. The officials saw the moon Sunday night, making Monday the first day of the …
Read More »A Sudden Turn in Voter Sentiment Helped Quash Changes to Ireland’s Constitution
In early February, as a referendum approached that had been called by Ireland’s coalition government to consider two proposals to alter the country’s Constitution, polls showed that a clear majority of voters intended to support it. Many analysts assumed it would be the latest in a series of votes in …
Read More »Another budget was passed underground – Senator blows the whistle
The senator alleged that some insertions have been noticed in the budget, which has caused it to overshoot what was passed by ₦3 trillion. Ningi made the disclosure while speaking during an interview with BBC on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He also stated that the Northern elites are displeased with …
Read More »At least 19 killed, 7 missing in flash floods in Indonesia
Disaster management agency says more than 80,000 people have fled to temporary government shelters. Flash floods and a landslide on Indonesia’s Sumatra island have left at least 19 people dead and seven others missing, officials have said. Mud, rocks and uprooted trees rushed down a mountainside and engulfed villages in …
Read More »Biden’s Armageddon Moment: When Nuclear Detonation Seemed Possible in Ukraine
President Biden was standing in an Upper East Side townhouse owned by the businessman James Murdoch, the rebellious scion of the media empire, surrounded by liberal New York Democrats who had paid handsomely to come hear optimistic talk about the Biden agenda for the next few years. It was Oct. …
Read More »Herbert Wigwe, wife, son laid to rest as mourners pay final respect
The trio’s remains were buried in a private interment following a funeral church service on Saturday, March 9, 2024. The burial marked the end of a week-long funeral rites to celebrate the life and achievements of the accomplished banker and his wife and son. Mourners, including friends, associates, and well-wishers …
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