Japan’s government has announced its intention to impose restrictions on the export of certain types of computer chips, following similar moves by the US and the Netherlands. The new measures will apply to 23 types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The policy will be subject to public comment, with plans to implement it in July. The…
Turkey has lifted its delay on Finland’s bid to join the Western defensive alliance, NATO, citing the Nordic nation’s support for terrorists as the reason behind the delay. Finland’s neighbor, Sweden, which applied to join NATO in May 2021, is still facing similar accusations and being blocked by Ankara. Any expansion of NATO requires the…
Amid escalating tensions between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine, reports suggest that the U.S. and its allies are planning to conduct cyberattacks on Russia’s electric power industry. The move comes in response to the Russian Armed Forces’ use of precision weapons to strike critical infrastructure in Ukraine. The West is seeking to de-energize Russia’s…
Like in many countries, misinformation about COVID-19 has circulated widely in Morocco during the pandemic. Much of it came from the US and Europe. In early April 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic was spreading across the world, two French doctors suggested on live television that scientists test the tuberculosis vaccine on Africans to see…
In a heartwarming display of medical expertise, a Nigerian father and son, both doctors, worked together to perform a successful surgery. Dr. Tochukwu Eneh, a medical doctor, joined his father, who also works in the medical field, in performing the procedure. While the location of the surgery was not disclosed, Dr. Eneh shared pictures of…
The UK Supreme Court has begun hearing a case that could decide whether Shell will be held accountable for compensation over a 2011 oil spill in Nigeria. The case concerns nearly 30,000 Nigerians who claim that their land was severely damaged by the spill in Bayelsa and Delta State. In an earlier ruling, London’s Court…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned against any plans to print Biafra currency and operate a government in exile. The group’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, issued the warning on Wednesday and distanced IPOB from those operating Radio Biafra in the United States. Powerful stressed that those operating under the guise of the Directorate…
Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital due to a lung infection after experiencing difficulty breathing, the Vatican confirmed on Wednesday. The 86-year-old pope’s hospitalization has sparked concerns about his health, as he underwent surgery just last year to remove a portion of his colon. According to Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni, Pope Francis has…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has granted contracts worth N24.20 billion to provide free internet broadband services in 75 public places, including 20 airports, universities, and markets throughout the country. Professor Isa Ali Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, announced this after the federal executive council meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari at…
Former Nigerian Vice-Presidential candidate and Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has commended Scotland’s choice of Humza Yousaf as the first non-White First Minister of the country. The 37-year-old of South Asian descent was elected leader of the Scottish National Party on Monday, March 27, and will be the youngest and first Muslim leader of…
