Top Stories

Crush at Israeli Religious Festival Kills 44

At least 44 people were crushed to death at an over-crowded religious bonfire festival in Israel on Friday, medics said,…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Rivers Governor Wike Imposes Curfew, Fears Attack on Niger Delta State

The Rivers State Government in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria has imposed a curfew on the 23 Local Government Areas…

3 years ago

Harsher Times Ahead for Nigeria as NNPC Says ‘Zero Remittance to Federation’ in May Due to $275m Spent on Subsidy

The three tiers of government, federal, states and local governments, are in for tough times next month as they may…

3 years ago

Boardroom Drama: Nigeria’s Central Bank Queries First Bank for Replacing CEO Without Approval

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday queried the board of First Bank Nigeria Limited over the removal of…

3 years ago

In Foreign Policy Shift, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Seeks Good Relations with Iran

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has struck a conciliatory tone towards the kingdom’s arch-nemesis, Iran, saying he sought “good” relations after…

3 years ago

India’s Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 200,000 after Record Case Surge

India’s COVID-19 death toll surged past 200,000 on Wednesday as shortages of oxygen, medical supplies and hospital staff compounded a…

3 years ago

US to Allow Fully Vaccinated People Unmask Outdoors in Some Cases

Fully vaccinated people can safely engage in outdoor activities like walking and hiking without wearing masks but should continue to…

3 years ago

Abuja Not Safe, Niger Governor Warns After Boko Haram Hoists Flag ‘Two Hours Drive’ from Nigeria’s Capital

A dangerous dimension has been introduced to the bandit attacks in Niger State as Governor Abubakar Sani Bello on Monday…

3 years ago

EU Launches Legal Action Against AstraZeneca Due to Vaccine Shortages

The European Union has launched legal action against AstraZeneca for not respecting its contract for the supply of Covid-19 vaccines and…

3 years ago

India Sets New Covid World Record for 5th Straight Day

India has set a new global record for a rise in daily coronavirus cases for a fifth straight day, while…

3 years ago