In a devastating incident during Eid celebrations, three sons and three grandchildren of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh were tragically killed in an Israeli airstrike at the Shati refugee camp in Gaza. The news was confirmed by the Hamas-affiliated news agency Shehab, shedding light on the ongoing violence in the...
President Bola Tinubu, in his capacity as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, has issued a passionate call for solidarity among ECOWAS member states, emphasizing the need to rebuff divisive elements threatening regional cohesion. Speaking during the inauguration of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS...
Inaugurating the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament, President Bola Tinubu, Chair of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, emphasized the crucial need for strong and direct representation to combat divisive forces and foster unity in West Africa. Speaking in Abuja, President Tinubu highlighted the urgency of regional...
President Bola Tinubu is set to leave Abuja on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for Dakar, Senegal, where he will attend the inauguration ceremony of Senegal's President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, at the Diamniadio Exhibition Centre. President Tinubu, the current Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, will...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has taken swift action by disbursing $820 million to the Egyptian government, a crucial step in the $3 billion aid program aimed at stabilizing the nation’s economy during challenging times. The IMF's Executive Board approved the disbursement as part of a $3 billion aid program...
In a groundbreaking medical milestone at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, U.S., doctors have successfully transplanted a pig's kidney into a 62-year-old patient, marking a significant leap in xenotransplantation. Richard Slayman, the recipient of this groundbreaking procedure, began producing urine shortly after the surgery on March 16, showcasing the kidney's...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has emerged victorious in the country's presidential elections, commanding a staggering 87% of the vote, as reported by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center. This resounding win guarantees Putin another six-year term in office. The exit poll data also revealed that Nikolai Kharitonov of the Communist...
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate reopening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger, along with the lifting of various sanctions against the country. The directive, announced by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, aligns with decisions made at the recent ECOWAS Authority of Heads of...
The United Kingdom authorities have banned health workers from bringing dependants to the country. The UK Home Office made this known in a statement released on Monday. Care workers will now be restricted from bringing dependants, after a disproportionate 120,000 dependants accompanied 100,000 workers on the route last year. Care providers in...
In a strong statement on its official platform, the United States government has denounced the abduction of numerous school children and women in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Additionally, the US Mission in Nigeria condemned the abduction of displaced persons in Borno State, where over 100 internally displaced persons were kidnapped...