Browsing Category
News
Over 2,000 Athletes Set for MTN Champs Season 3 in Benin
More than 2,000 athletes are set to compete in the third season of the MTN Champs, a major track and field event kicking off in Benin on Thursday.
Bambo Akani, Founder and CEO of Making of…
Georgia’s Ex-President Saakashvili Sentenced to Nine Years for Embezzlement
A court in Tbilisi, Georgia, has sentenced former President Mikheil Saakashvili to nine years in prison for embezzling millions of dollars in public funds, marking another legal…
German Intelligence Report Suggests High Probability of COVID-19 Lab Leak
Germany's foreign intelligence service, the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), concluded in 2020 that there was an 80% to 90% likelihood that the COVID-19 virus accidentally leaked…
Gas Tanker Explosion in Lagos Kills Two, Injures 15
A gas tanker explosion at Otedola Bridge, Lagos, has claimed two lives, injured 15 others, and destroyed multiple buildings, vehicles, and shops.
The incident occurred around…
Persistent Regional Disparities in India’s Menstrual Health and Hygiene
Despite national initiatives to improve menstrual health and hygiene (MHH), significant regional disparities persist across India, particularly in central, eastern, and…
UK Bishops Urge Starmer to Demand Release of Armenian Detainees
Church leaders in the UK have called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to pressure Azerbaijan into releasing Armenian detainees held on “fabricated charges.”
In a letter sent…
Guinness Nigeria bags CSR, consumer engagement awards
Guinness Nigeria has bagged second and third place in the Consumer Protection (CP) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) categories respectively at the 2024 Advertisers Association of…
Dubai Police Arrest Beggar Using Talismans to Gain Sympathy
Dubai Police have arrested a woman who used talismans to solicit sympathy and money from passersby, as part of an ongoing crackdown on begging.
Authorities observed that people…
US Slams Japan Over High Rice Tariffs, Calls for Reciprocity
The United States has criticized Japan for imposing steep tariffs on rice imports, calling for "fair and balanced trade practices."
"Look at Japan," White House Press Secretary…
NAF developing world-class medical infrastructure, professionals – CAS
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to develop world-class medical infrastructure and trained…