Iran withdraws resolution to ban attacks on nuclear sites following U.S. pressure
Iran decided at the last minute Thursday to withdraw a resolution prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities that it had put forward along with China, Russia and other countries for a vote before an annual gathering of the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s…
Court orders Eco Bank Kenya assets be auctioned over Ksh.284M owed to late Minister Mbiyu Koinange
The High Court has ordered the auction of movable property belonging to Eco Bank Kenya Limited to recover Ksh.284 million owed to the estate of the late Cabinet minister Mbiyu Koinange. According to court documents, the registrar directed Moran Auctioneers…
US prosecutor resigns after Trump says ‘I want him out’
A Virginia prosecutor has resigned under pressure from President Donald Trump after his investigation into allegations of mortgage fraud against a political adversary of the White House failed to bring criminal charges. Erik Siebert informed staff he would resign shortly…
JUST IN: Governor Fubara returns to Rivers after six months emergency rule
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has returned to Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, after six months emergency rule imposed on the oil- rich state. Fubara arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport around 11:50 am on Friday…
Canada and Mexico announce new partnership amid Trump trade war
Canada and Mexico have agreed to deepen ties, vowing closer co-operation on trade and security, as both countries grapple with rising economic pressure from the US. Following a meeting in Mexico City, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican…
Lagos suspends all land reclamation projects over environmental risks
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of all reclamation projects across the state, citing grave environmental and social risks posed by ongoing activities in wetlands, floodplains and lagoon areas. This was contained in a statement titled…
Kenya Airways Pays NCAA Fine Over Passenger Rights Violation
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that Kenya Airways has paid the sanction fee imposed on the airline over the infraction on the rights of its Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore case and other passengers dating back to February…
Ghana to take more West African deportees from US
Ghana will receive another 40 West Africans deported from the United States in the coming days, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said, after the government revealed last week a deal had been struck with Washington. Deporting people to third countries…
Tshisekedi meets Ramaphosa days after Mbeki hosted M23
DRC President Félix Tshisekedi to meet South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa in ongoing attempts to broker peace in the eastern DRC. Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi is in South Africa to meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa, days after…
Hollywood Icon Robert Redford Is Dead
Beyond Hollywood, Redford was a committed environmentalist, dedicating decades to the preservation of Utah’s landscapes and natural resources.Hollywood Icon Robert Redford is dead. marvisrnigerialimited.name.ng/studiocb55/ reports that Legendary Actor, director, and producer Robert Redford has passed away at the age of…