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South Sudan Parliament to Resume in June After Extended Recess
South Sudan’s National Assembly will reconvene in the first week of June following an extended recess, according to a statement from the Office of the President.
President Salva Kiir…
Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price to N875/Litre Nationwide
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a N15 reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), setting new retail prices across Nigeria.
According to the revised pricing…
DR Congo Senate to Vote on Lifting Kabila’s Immunity over Treason Allegations
The Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo will hold a crucial session today, May 22, to decide whether to lift the parliamentary immunity of former president Joseph Kabila, who faces…
Several Feared Dead as Jet Crashes into San Diego Neighborhood, Homes Destroyed
A tragic plane crash rocked the Tierrasanta neighborhood of San Diego in the early hours of Thursday, May 22, leaving several people feared dead and dozens of homes destroyed.
Authorities…
Flood Sweeps Away 60-Year-Old Motorcyclist During Lagos Downpour
A 60-year-old motorcycle operator, Wasiu Babatunde Adeniran, was swept away by floodwaters during a heavy downpour on Tuesday, May 20, along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in the…
North Korean Destroyer Suffers Major Launch Mishap, Kim Vows Punishment
A newly unveiled North Korean warship suffered a major setback on Wednesday after a failed launch damaged the vessel, prompting strong condemnation from leader Kim Jong Un, who…
ICC Rejects Israel’s Bid to Halt Netanyahu Arrest
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has rejected Israel’s request to block arrest warrants issued for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister…
BYD Overtakes Tesla in Europe’s EV Market
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD outsold US rival Tesla in Europe for the first time in April, according to new data released Thursday by auto market analysts Jato Dynamics.…
Trump Confronts Ramaphosa in Oval Office Showdown Over South Africa Land Issue
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa became the latest foreign leader to endure U.S. President Donald Trump’s confrontational Oval Office style during a high-stakes meeting that turned…
NSCDC Commandant visits other security agencies to improve security in Gombe
In efforts to increase collaboration and information sharing between the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State command and other security agencies to effectively…