At least 2,681 people died in the strongest-ever earthquake to hit Morocco, the interior ministry said on Monday, revising an earlier toll of nearly 2,500 dead. Another 2,501 people were injured, the ministry said, as rescue workers race against time in an effort to find survivors. Friday’s 6.8-magnitude quake struck 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban placed on Nigerian travellers after almost one year. This follows a historic agreement between President Bola Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and…
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Monday expressed its willingness to support the country’s authorities in battling floods that have hit the eastern part. The mission said it stood ready to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to complement national and local efforts to respond to the floods. The mission said it stood ready…
More than 400 demonstrations and protests for more actions on climate change have been planned around the globe from Friday to Sunday, with millions of people expected to take part. On Monday, the Climate Action Network announced that the protesters would be demanding an exit from coal, oil and gas as soon as possible. The…
A British charity organization, IA-Foundation has called upon the Nigerian government to review its education policy. The charity argues that this change is essential to equip the country’s youth with the necessary soft skills to navigate the challenges of the 21st century. This recommendation was made during an interview with Mrs Ibironke Morocco Earthquake: Rescuers…
In light of the ongoing investigation into the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), all senior officials of the Central Bank are being interviewed by the DSS and the appointed special investigator. The deputy governors are not exempt from this exercise and have all been called upon to provide essential information at different…
In a bid to address challenges that may arise as a result of the sudden relocation of international airlines from the old international terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos to the recently commissioned terminal at the same airport, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has set up a five-man…
Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday said the African Union’s entry into the G20 will “give African interests and perspectives voice and visibility in this important body”. “With Africa poised to grow in the coming years, a seat will allow it to shape the decisions of G20 to ensure the continent’s interests are advanced. The…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his opening address to the G20 summit Saturday with his country nameplate labelled “Bharat” — an ancient Sanskrit word — in the biggest signal yet of a potential official change. The gesture came days after invitations to the summit dinner were sent out in the name of the “President…
Ceremonial gunfire rang out across the UK on Friday to mark the accession of King Charles III, as he paid tribute to his mother Queen Elizabeth II on the first anniversary of her death. The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41-gun Accession salute in London’s Hyde Park, followed by a 62-gun salute from…
