Umar Damagum will remain as the acting chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The decision was reached at the opposition party’s 98th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Thursday, April 18, at the party’s secretariat in Abuja. Debo Ologunagba, national publicity secretary of the party, said …
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One of Israel’s longest hospital raids of the Gaza war stretched into a fourth day on Thursday, as the military said that it had killed dozens of people it described as terrorists in the previous 24 hours in its operation at Al-Shifa Hospital. Israel has staged a series of raids …
Read More »UN says e-waste is piling up worldwide as recycling rates remain low
The UN says about 62 million tonnes of e-waste was generated in 2022. UN agencies have warned in a new report that waste from electronics is piling up worldwide while recycling rates remain low and are likely to fall even further. The agencies were referring to “e-waste,” which is defined …
Read More »Embryo Transfers Are Resuming in Alabama, Even as Legal Questions Remain
At least one Alabama fertility clinic resumed embryo transfers on Thursday, just hours after Gov. Kay Ivey signed a law that offered clinics and doctors legal protection for in vitro fertilization procedures. The law, which quickly passed the State Legislature with bipartisan support on Wednesday, was a direct response to …
Read More »Bayern Munich place Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi on their shortlist but remain concerned by two sticking points
Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in poaching Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi this summer. The 44-year-old joined the Seagulls in September 2022 and has since enjoyed large-scale success on the south coast. Known for their attack-minded, front-foot style of play, Brighton currently sit 9th in the Premier …
Read More »My family rejected life changing Money for me to remain at Manchester United – Marcus Rashford
Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford has opened up on how his family turned down a life-changing money from a top club in Europe just to remain at Old Trafford. The England international made this known as allegations have come out in recent times that he isn’t committed to the …
Read More »No. 1 South Carolina routs Arkansas to remain unbeaten
16 hours ago Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Ashlyn Watkins had 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 1 South Carolina to a 98-61 road win over Arkansas on Thursday night. South Carolina (28-0, 15-0 Southeastern Conference) stayed unbeaten with just one game to play in the regular season. …
Read More »UN’s Credibility at Stake — as Russia and Israel Continue to Remain Defiant
Israeli missile strikes have caused widespread destruction in Gaza. Credit: World Health Organization (WHO) by Thalif Deen (united nations) Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Feb 27 (IPS) – The two devastating military conflicts—Russia vs Ukraine and Israel vs Hamas—have exposed once again the stark reality that the …
Read More »Hamas Gives ‘Positive’ Reply to Gaza Truce Plan, but Odds Remain Murky
“There’s a lot of work to be done, but we continue to believe that an agreement is possible and indeed essential, and we will continue to work relentlessly to achieve it,” Mr. Blinken said. The Hamas reply came as something of a surprise to Mr. Blinken and the White House, …
Read More »Tupac Shakur murder suspect Keefe D plotting to harm witnesses and should remain in jail – Prosecutors say
Prosecutors have alleged that late rapper Tupac Shakur’s murder suspect Keefe D should stay in custody despite a bid for house arrest because he has an ‘authorization to kill’ witnesses. Court-appointed lawyers for Duane ‘Keefe D’ Davis say their 60-year-old client is in poor health, poses no danger to the …
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