Haiti names new PM
U.N. development specialist Garry Conille was named Haiti’s new prime minister on Tuesday evening, nearly a month after a coalition within a fractured transitional council sought to choose someone else for the position. The long-awaited move comes as gangs continue…
Pope apologizes for vulgar remark on gay Priests ban
Pope Francis apologized Tuesday after he was quoted using a vulgar and derogatory term about gay men to reaffirm the Catholic Church’s ban on gay priests. The uproar that ensued underscored how the church’s official teaching about homosexuality often bumps…
Egypt and China deepen cooperation
Egypt and China on Wednesday signed agreements deepening their cooperation during President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi’s visit to Beijing. El-Sissi, accompanied by Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, witnessed the signing together with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a ceremony that coincided with…
Meek Mill Supports Nigerian First Lady’s Call for Modest Dressing
American rapper Meek Mill has shown support for Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu’s statement emphasizing the importance of modest dressing among Nigerian women. In a recent speech, Mrs. Tinubu encouraged Nigerian ladies to dress responsibly and resist the influence of…
World Bank disburses $250,000 US dollars to 10 vulnerable Nasarawa communities
The World Bank through Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape, (ACReSAL), disbursed $250,000 US dollars revolving loan to 10 vulnerable communities in Doma and Toto local government areas of Nasarawa State. Dr Joy Iganya Agene, the Task Team Leader, ACReSAL,…
Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognise Palestinian state
Spain, Ireland and Norway have formally recognised a Palestinian state, in what they say is an attempt to refocus attention on efforts to find a political solution to the war in the Middle East. They hope by acting together they…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger reaffirm faith in Ghana’s ports
Representatives of the Sahelian Shippers’ Councils with the Director of Ports, Tema Mon, 27 May 2024 Source: Eye on Port In a significant show of confidence, economic operators from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have reaffirmed their loyalty to Ghana’s…
Celtics into NBA Finals with clean sweep against Pacers
The Boston Celtics will play in the NBA Finals after wrapping up a clean sweep in their Eastern Conference semi-final series against the Indiana Pacers. Jaylen Brown found Derrick White to score a decisive three-pointer with 45 seconds left to…
increase in Q1 profit, Zenith bank to share N126bn to shareholders
. Zenith Banks reported incredible growth in its profit for the first three months of 2024 . This is as its gross earnings increased to N781 billion from N270 billion in the previous year . The board of directors of…
Equatorial Guinea, China announce elevation of ties
Equatorial Guinea president Teodoro Obiang Nguema arrived in Beijing on Monday for a state visit to China. After holding talks with his host Xi Jinping on Tuesday, the two leaders announced the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic…