Rep Ro Khanna (D-Fremont) announced Sunday that he will co-chair Rep. Barbara Lee’s campaign for U.S. Senate. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Khanna, who has been urged by allies of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to consider a run at the presidency, had spent months considering a potential bid to succeed retiring California…
The Federal Government has announced plans to sell the 753 housing units recovered from former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as proceeds of crime. This development is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, by Salisu Haiba, Director Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Haiba disclosed hat the Ministry…
Ukrainian President Zelensky is set to make a compelling case for Ukraine’s victory over Russia in his UN address and meetings with US President Joe Biden. Explore his strategy for a just conclusion to the conflict and the importance of international support. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s upcoming addresses at the United Nations and his meeting…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified its stance regarding the nationwide ban on sachet alcohol. Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, Director of the FCT Directorate of the agency, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that the temporary lifting of the ban was only valid until…
Doctors at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have called off a six-day warning strike after reaching a temporary agreement with government officials to address their concerns over staffing and salaries. The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) announced the suspension after an emergency congress and subsequent meetings mediated by the Nigeria Medical…
Nigeria’s traditional rulers have been urged to deepen their role in advancing healthcare, strengthening nutrition, and tackling insecurity, following a call by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III. Addressing the Northern Traditional Leaders Committee on Primary Health Care Delivery (NTLC) in Abuja, the Sultan said their leadership and influence were indispensable in mobilising…
A massive wildfire in California is threatening ancient giant sequoias after flames reached the McKinley Grove, a stand of about 165 of the towering trees located in Sierra National Forest. Forestry officials said the Garnet Fire, which began on 24 August following a lightning strike, spread into the grove on Monday despite extensive protection measures,…
Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency has dismantled a drug syndicate operating at Kano’s international airport, after its activities led to the detention of three pilgrims in Saudi Arabia on false trafficking charges. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said a 55-year-old suspected ringleader and five accomplices were arrested at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The group…
Team Nigeria’s pair of Kudoro and Salami on Wednesday in Lima, Peru failed to advance beyond the opening round in their respective events. Taiwo Kudoro finished seventh in heat 6 of the opening round in the women’s 400 metres hurdles event, after recording a time of one minute 01.51 seconds. In the men’s version of…
Nigeria will play host to no fewer than 35 countries with different speakers at the 61st Africa Day celebration scheduled for May 24 to May 27 in Abuja. Mr. Young Piero, Coordinator and Director of Parliament, Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Joint Sessions, Africa Union Simulation (AUS), disclosed this at a news conference on Wednesday in…
