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Bangladesh: Tragedy Strikes Dhaka as Massive Fire Claims 43 Lives

22 persons with severe burns are reportedly in critical condition at hospitals

8 months ago

Taiwan Faces Intense Pressure as China Increases Squeeze Ahead of Presidential Inauguration 

The tension escalated since Vice President Lai Ching-te assumed the presidency in January, a move China views as separatist.

8 months ago

Nigeria Lacks Sufficient Reserves To Tackle FX Demands In The MarketPlace, Says Economist Esili Eigbe

“I think it is important that Nigeria begins to look at serious physical consolidations.”

8 months ago

Chad: Heavy Gunfire Heard In N’Djamena After Attack On Security Headquarters

The government attributed the assault to the opposition PSF led by Yaya Dillo, who denied the accusation.

8 months ago

Thailand To Ban Recreational Use Of Marijuana By End Of Year

It will continue to allow its use for medical purposes.

8 months ago

New Zealand Lists Hamas As Terrorist Group, Imposes Ban On Extremist Israel Settlers

The decision makes it a criminal offence to carry out property or financial transactions with Hamas or provide material support.

8 months ago

Kabir Ado Minjibir: No Division Between NLC and TUC, Only Different Approach

“As time goes on, we would definitely harmonize ourselves because at the end of the day, we are going to…

8 months ago

Osun Governor Adeleke Clarifies Palliative Measures and Expenditure Amid Questions

“Our commentators should avail themselves of facts and figures instead of falsifying publicly verifiable details...”

8 months ago

Indonesia’s Outgoing President Widodo Confers Highest Military Honor On His Successor Subianto

"This honour is a form of appreciation and reaffirmation to fully devote oneself to the people and to the country.”

8 months ago

Nigeria Labour Congress Suspends Nationwide Protest Against Economic Hardship

The union said the objectives of the protest were achieved on the first day of the protest.

8 months ago

US Raises Alarm Over China’s Security Moves in Island Close to Hawaii, Cites Regional Tensions

"We do not believe importing security forces from the PRC will help any Pacific Island country but would fuel regional…

8 months ago

Russia To Ban Petrol Exports For 6 Months From March 1

The ban is to compensate for the rising demand from consumers and farmers and to allow for planned maintenance of…

8 months ago

Tension in Burkina Faso As Mosque, Church Become Targets of Coordinated Attacks

The attackers are suspected to be Islamist fighters who also targeted soldiers and a local self-defence militia.

8 months ago

Israel-Hamas War: Biden Optimistic About Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Negotiation

"My national security advisor tells me that we're close," he said.

8 months ago

Legal Protections Extended to South Korean Nurses Amid Doctors’ Strike

Despite invitations for dialogue, the striking doctors and the government are yet to engage in talks.

8 months ago

Abure Has Never Been Charged For Forgery, Allegations Baseless, Says LP Legal Adviser Edun

“Investigations have been conducted and it has been found that there is no merit to those allegations.”

8 months ago

IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Engages New Legal Team As Trial Continues

Mike Ozekhome, who was formerly the senior counsel representing Kanu, was replaced by Emeka Ejiofor.

8 months ago

US Airman Sets Self Ablaze Outside Israel Embassy In Washington Protesting Ongoing Israel-Hamas War

The fire department said the man was taken to the hospital with “critical life-threatening injuries.”

8 months ago

South Korea To Protesting Doctors: Return To Work By February 29 Or Risk Being Punished

The protest has forced hospitals to turn away patients and cancel procedures.

8 months ago

Indian Train Without Driver Travels 70 Kilometers

The railways however said the train was brought to a halt and no one was hurt.

8 months ago