President Donald Trump’s overhaul of U.S. foreign assistance has led to chaos in aid and development, leaving hundreds of contractors in a severe financial crunch. Some aid agencies have already to lay off staff and others are facing millions of dollars in unpaid invoices. Upon resumption of office on Jan. 20, Trump ordered a sweeping…
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated the resolve to eliminate the menace of terrorism from their country, official statements said. Zardari reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eradicating terrorism, saying that the security forces remain fully engaged in ensuring peace and stability across the nation, the President’s Office said in…
Gov Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has condemned the killing of Rev. Bala Galadima, the Presiding Clergy of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Lubo community of Yamaltu/Deba Local Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Galadima was murdered in the early hours of Sunday by suspected armed robbers at his residence…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed for the violence to end now with war ramping up across the Middle East. Guterres, in a statement on Tuesday, condemned the broadening of the Middle East conflict, with escalation after escalation. “This must stop. We absolutely need a ceasefire.” Iran fired waves of ballistic missiles at Israel on…
Niger government, in collaboration with Global Alliance Initiative (GAVI) and UNICEF, has celebrated the close-out of their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening the state’s primary healthcare system. Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger disclosed this when he received officials from GAVI and UNICEF during a courtesy visit as part of activities for close out…
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The Police Command in Ebonyi on Wednesday said it arrested one person in connection with the Sunday attack by suspected hoodlums on Amagu village, Nkalaha community in Ishielu Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Mrs Adaku Uche-Anya, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki that the police operatives of…
The Police Command in Enugu State, says it has arrested seven suspects for alleged armed robbery and conspiracy. The Command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Enugu. Ndukwe said that the suspects were apprehended by detectives attached to the command’s Criminal Investigation Department. He explained that the arrest of…
Mr Nicola Mandolesi, newly appointed United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Sector West Commander on Tuesday urged Lebanon and Israel to refrain from actions that could jeopardise the fragile stability in the region. “The full implementation of Resolution 1701 is of utmost importance, and we call on all parties to refrain from any actions…
The United Nations released data on Wednesday that shows India has now surpassed China as the world’s most populous nation. According to the UN’s World Population dashboard, India’s population has exceeded 1.428 billion, slightly higher than China’s 1.425 billion people. This rapidly growing population creates a sense of urgency for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government…
