EU adopts new sanctions against Russia including coal import ban
April 8, 2022 The European Union on Friday formally adopted its fifth package of sanctions against Russia since the country’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, including bans on the import…
Climate emergency, impediment to achieving global goals – UNFPA
April 8, 2022 The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has identified climate emergency or crisis as impediment to achieving global goals. Ms Natalia Kanem, Executive Director, UNFPA, said this on the…
Maritime Security: EU seeks to strengthen cooperation with Nigeria
April 8, 2022 The European Union (EU), delegation to Nigeria, says the bloc is seeking to strengthen bilateral cooperation with the Nigerian Navy on Maritime Security. In a statement on…
World food prices hit record high in March – FAO
April 8, 2023 World food prices jumped nearly 13 percent in March to a new record high as the war in Ukraine caused turmoil in markets for staple grains and…
2023: Consciously vote for authentic leaders that’ll guarantee completion of ongoing projects – Fashola urges Nigerians
April 8, 2022 The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has urged Nigerians that in the 2023 polls they should vote only for political leaders who will guarantee…
Over two thirds of Africans infected by COVID virus since pandemic began – WHO
April 8, 2022 More than two thirds of Africans have been infected by COVID-19 since the pandemic started, 97 times more than reported confirmed cases, according to a World Health…
Racism: FG condemns detention of Nigerians, other black students in Poland fleeing Ukraine
April 8, 2022 The Federal Government has condemned the Polish Authority for detaining Nigerians and other African students who fled war-torn Ukraine due to their black skin. The Chairman of…
FG assures CBAAC of support to commemorate FESTAC ’77 at 45 in November
April 8, 2022 The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama has assured the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) of his support for the commemoration of…
Recruitment Scam: Court Convicts Perm Sec as EFCC Vows to Appeal Morro’s Discharge
April 8, 2022 Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday convicted a former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Interior, Anastasia Daniel-Nwobia on charges…
Kogi govt recalls beef from markets as 20 cows die mysteriously
April 8, 2022 … Asks residents to desist from eating beef for one week Residents of Kogi were on Thursday advised to shun cow meat for at least one week…