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Evan Gershkovich, United States (US) journalist, has been found guilty of espionage by a Russian court and sentenced to 16 years in a high-security penal colony.Evan Gershkovic. Reuters via bbc.comAccording…

William Ruto, President of Kenya, on Friday 19 July, 2024, appointed the first 11 members of his cabinet, retaining six (6) former ministers, in the key portfolio of Defense and…

This is the communique of the emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe AjaeroThe meeting held…

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Accra on Saturday 20 July, 2024 to participate in the sixth mid-year coordination meeting of the African Union, the Regional Economic…

In line with the renewed efforts geared towards reducing to the barest minimum the activities of crude oit thieves, pipeline vandals and other economic saboteurs operating in the Niger Delta…

In Bangladesh, Police and security forces have banned all forms of gatherings in the capital as they fire bullets and tear gas at protesters on Friday, as internet and mobile…

Israeli ambassador to Norway, Avi Nir-Feldklein, said, "Since October 7th Israel is under attack by Iran and its proxies."Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael was attacked by surprise by Palestinian…

People travelling by rail and plane have been affected by global IT outages.Queues at London Luton Ariport. Photo: Amit Luthra via bbc.comDisruption has been reported on rail lines operated by…

Since assuming office as Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde has made significant strides in transforming the agricultural sector in the state. Governor of Oyo State, Seyi MakindeHis…

Barely three weeks after seizing six thousand, one hundred and twenty-five (6,125) cartons of codeine syrup containing one million and fifty thousand (1,050,000) bottles of the opioid worth over seven…

Foreign Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), David Lammy, has sent his congratulatory greetings to Ursula Von Der Leyen, President of the European Commission, following her re-election.Ursula Von Der Leyen…

The United Kingdom (UK) is set to crack down on "Russia’s desperate and dangerous attempts to get around sanctions", David Lammy, Foreign Minister of the UK said.Putin's shadow fleet sanctioned.…

United Kingdom new Labour government says, it will resume funding to UNRWA, the UN Palestinian refugee agency.David Lammy, Foreign Minister of the UK. Photo: @DavidLammyThe UK was one of other…

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in Abuja, on Thursday 18 July, 2024, called for enhancement of economic value of the bilateral relations between Nigeria and partner countries.President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed…

On Thursday 18 July, 2024, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu increased the Federal Government's offer on the national minimum wage from ₦62,000 to ₦70,000.Labour Leaders and the Federal Government agree…

The Nigeria House of Representatives has reached a multi-partisan resolution urging patience amidst proposed protests.House of Reps urge patience amidst proposed nationwide protestsThe House calls for helpful engagement with the…

President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen, has won re-election.President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen. Photo: @vonderleyenShe will stay as the European Commission President for…

Bangladeshi students torched the country's state broadcaster on Thursday, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina appeared on the network seeking to calm escalating clashes that have killed at least…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has released a press statement which says, 'Government Is Courting A Major National Protest'.National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe AjaeroThe NLC…

Press Release in full:President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with effect from August 14,…