UN committee to discuss Palestinian bid for full membership
The United Nations Security Council has referred the application of the observer State of Palestine for full membership to the specialized committee set up to vet new members. The Council’s President made the announcement on Monday (Apr. 8). “I shall…
Boxing Cuba defeats France in friendly bout ahead Paris 2024
The Cuban boxing team defeated their French opponents in all eight bouts, gaining “mental strength” and “preparation” in a friendly bout on the road to the qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. All winners were by 5-0 unanimous decision….
Nigeria have no reason to be poor – Peter Obi
The Labour party presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election Peter Obi said Nigerians have no reason to be poor as the country is blessed with abundance natural resources that if harness will put people out of poverty. Peter Obi…
BREAKING: Sultan Announces Eid-el-Fitr Day
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Saad III has declared Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as the first day of Shawwal 1445AH. This follows the inability of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC) to sight this year’s Shawwal moon today. The…
Betta Edu: EFCC recovers N30bn, probes 50 bank accounts
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is probing 50 bank accounts, as it recovered N30 billion in the case of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, and the ongoing probe of the ministry over alleged money laundering. The…
Ghana recruits US star to rival Tobi Amusan in the 100m Hurdles
Top US hurdler Evonne Britton has switched nationality to Ghana and will now be Tobi Amusan’s biggest competitor in Africa. American speed hurdler Evonne Britton has completed her nationality switch to Ghana and is set to be a main rival…
Fake Botox injections may be behind Illinois hospitalizations
Fake Botox injections may have led to the hospitalizations of two people in Illinois, the state’s Public Health Department said Monday. “Illinois residents should exercise caution when considering cosmetic treatment,” Dr. Sameer Vohra, the state’s public health director, said in…
Jamaican artist Sean Paul prepares to kick off US tour
21 years since topping the Billboard Hot 100, Jamaican artist Sean Paul is getting ready for a 22-date tour across the United States, beginning on May 2. His dancehall anthem ‘Get Busy’ topped the charts all the way back in…
Poll shows Egypt’s March inflation figures expected to edge upwards
Inflation in Egypt is forecast to have increased in March as prices in the country adjust to a currency devaluation and an interest rate hike early in the month, followed by a fuel price increase. This according to a poll…
SA: Extreme winds and rainfall wreak havoc across coastal province, killing at least 1
Heavy winds, storms and strong rainfalls battering South Africa’s coastal of province Western Cape, which includes Cape Town, have left at least one person dead, officials said on Monday (Apr. 08). The severe weather led to the closure of schools…