Melissa Enoch

World Bank Unveils New Gender Strategy To Empower 300 Million Women By 2030

The World Bank has unveiled a new Gender Strategy aiming to empower 300 million women by 2030

3 months ago

First Dinosaur Fossils Discovered In Hong Kong Put On Display

Hong Kong has unveiled its first dinosaur fossils, putting them on display at the Heritage Discovery Centre in Kowloon Park

3 months ago

Gang Violence Displaces Over 10,000 Haitians In One Week Amid Escalating Unrest

Over 10,000 Haitians have been displaced in the past week as escalating gang violence grips areas around Port-au-Prince.

3 months ago

Shootout Between Criminal Groups In Mexico’s Guerrero State Leaves 16 Dead

A shootout between criminal groups in Mexico’s Guerrero state has left 16 dead, including police officers and suspected cartel members.

3 months ago

Four Arrested In Spain Over Online Racist Campaign Targeting Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr.

Authorities have arrested four men in Spain for orchestrating a viral online campaign inciting racial abuse against Vinicius Jr.

3 months ago

PDP Postpones NEC Meeting To November 28, Sets Focus On Upcoming Ondo Governorship Election

PDP has postponed its NEC meeting to November 28 to prioritise the Ondo governorship election, as well as party unity

3 months ago

Nigeria Approves $618 Million Loan For Combat Jet Purchase

Nigeria has approved a $618 million loan to purchase six Italian M-346 attack jets for bolstering air force capabilities

3 months ago

FIFA Faces Allegations Of £3.09m Unpaid Player Compensation

FIFA has been accused of failing to pay £3.09m owed to 420 players

3 months ago

Deadly Terrorist Attack Strikes Turkish Aerospace Industries Headquarters, Leaving Multiple Casualties

A deadly attack at Turkish Aerospace Industries near Ankara has left casualties, with gunfire and explosions reported.

3 months ago

Flights Resume At Birmingham Airport After Suspicious Vehicle Incident

Birmingham Airport has resumed operations after a suspicious vehicle prompted flight cancellations and passenger evacuations on Wednesday.

3 months ago

Germany Detects First Case Of New Mpox Variant, WHO On Alert

Germany has confirmed its first case of the new mpox variant according to the country’s public health authority

3 months ago

Zambian President Dismisses Three Top Judges Amid Allegations Of Judicial Misconduct

Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema dismissed three top judges over alleged judicial misconduct, sparking accusations of political interference in the judiciary

3 months ago

US Condemns Killings Of Mozambique Opposition Figures, Calls For ‘Swift’ Investigation

The US has condemned the murders of two Mozambique opposition figures, urging a swift investigation amid protests over disputed elections.

3 months ago

Britain To Lend Ukraine £2.26 Billion In G7 Loan For Military Aid And Reconstruction

Britain will lend Ukraine £2.26 billion as part of a G7 loan, aiding military efforts and rebuilding war-damaged infrastructure.

3 months ago

Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo Sentenced To Over 20 Years In Jail For Taking $35 Million In Bribes

Ex-Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo has been sentenced to 20 years and six months for taking $35million in bribes

3 months ago

EndSars Anniversary: Muhammadu Buhari Ordered Lekki Toll Gate Shooting, Lawyer Inibehe Effiong Claims

I hold Buhari liable for the massacre at the Lekki Toll gate during #EndSars protests, says Inibehe Effiong

3 months ago

Nigeria Launches New R21 Malaria Vaccine To Combat Deadly Disease

Nigeria has launched a new R21 vaccine to combat malaria, and it is to be freely administered

3 months ago

Tensions Escalate As North Korea Declares South Korea A ‘Hostile State’ In Constitutional Amendment

North Korea has amended its constitution, designating South Korea a "hostile state," as tensions escalate between the two nations.

3 months ago

Afreximbank’s CANEX WKND 2024 Kicks Off In Algeria

Afreximbank has launched its CANEX WKND 2024 in Algeria, spotlighting African creativity and increasing industry funding to $1 billion.

3 months ago

Romanian Government To Raise Minimum Wage By 9.5% Starting January 2025

Romania will raise its gross minimum wage by 9.5% to 4,050 lei ($884.61) in January, amid rising inflation concerns.

3 months ago