Be firm, but civil in your operations — Buhari’s minister tells NSCDC
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has urged operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to be firm, but civil in carrying out their responsibilities. A statement issued on Thursday by Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Mr Afonja Ajibola, said the minister gave the advice at the inauguration of […]
Sporting events cancelled, tributes paid after Queen Elizabeth dies
Reuters The world of sport reacted to the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday with a raft of cancellations across cricket, golf, rugby and cycling, while others paid tribute by holding a minute’s silence. The queen, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died peacefully at her home in Scotland aged 96. The second day of the third and […]
Charles’ succession stirs Caribbean calls for reparations, removal of monarch as head of state
Reuters The accession of King Charles to the British throne has stirred renewed calls from politicians and activists for former colonies in the Caribbean to remove the monarch as their head of state and for Britain to pay slavery reparations. Charles succeeds his mother, Queen Elizabeth, who ruled for 70 years and died on Thursday […]
Kenya’s top court to rule on disputed presidential election
Reuters Kenya’s Supreme Court will decide on Monday whether to uphold or nullify the result of last month’s presidential election, a ruling anxiously awaited in a country scarred by previous bouts of poll-related violence. The seven-member court will rule following three days of oral arguments last week by lawyers representing the two main candidates and […]
How unruly Nigerians in Dubai, others caused UAE visa sanctions
Dailypost.ng The visa sanctions imposed on Nigerians by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) came with a rude shock to the citizens last week. DAILY POST reports that the action came after a series of lawless actions in recent years. Owing to the development, several Nigerians were left stranded at the Dubai airport last week. The […]
CanSino’s inhaled COVID-19 vaccine gets emergency use approval in China
Reuters China’s CanSino Biologics Inc (6185.HK) said on Sunday that its recently developed COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the country’s drug regulator for emergency use as a booster, potentially benefiting its business. The inhaled version of Cansino’s adenovirus-vectored COVID-19 vaccine has obtained the green light from the National Medical Products Administration, the company said in a […]
Australia government favours boosting temporary skilled migrants’ pay
Reuters The Australian government favors lifting the income threshold for some temporary migrants, Skills and Training Minister Brendan O’Connor said on Sunday, as it works to tackle widespread shortages of workers. The issue of skilled migration was a focus at this week’s government jobs summit where Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged compromises between employers and […]
Take Time to Listen
By Princess Arira Today, despite whatever you are facing in life, take time to hear Jesus. If you are concerned about symptoms in your body, keep hearing and hearing about how our Lord Jesus loved to heal and still heals today. Hear how He bore the cruel Roman lashes for you, so that by His […]
8 Outstanding Health Benefits of Apples
“All apples offer benefits, though the nutrition and antioxidant content will vary slightly from one apple to another — the best one to eat is the kind you enjoy,” says Anzlovar. Here’s why else the phrase “an apple a day helps keep the doctor away” may have some truth to it. 7 Impressive Health Benefits […]
Oil climbs ahead of OPEC+ meeting next week
Reuters Oil prices rose on Friday on expectations that OPEC+ will discuss output cuts at a meeting on Sept. 5, though concern over China’s COVID-19 curbs and weakness in the global economy loomed over the market. Brent crude futures rose 66 cents to settle at $93.02 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude […]
Preach peace towards 2023 election, Abiodun charges clerics
As the preparation for the 2023 general election is gathering momentum, the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on the church to be actively involved in the process of preaching peace towards the conduct of the poll. Abiodun made this call during the 9th Annual National Convention of the National Council of the Anglican […]
Africa’s energy transition: Nigeria proposes debt-for-climate swap deal
Nigeria has proposed a Debt-For-Climate (DFC) Swap deal in order to ensure a principle energy transition for African nations. Leading the Energy Transition Implementation Working Group (ETWG), Vice President Yemi Osinbajo presented the proposal in the United States. The VP and other government officials are seeking global partnerships and support for Nigeria’s recently launched Energy […]
Sleep Habits and Weight: How Are They Connected?
Everydayhealth.com You may think the ticket to losing weight is moving all the time. And yes, exercise and physical activity are important — but sleep is, too. “There is no question that good quality and a sufficient duration of sleep are beneficial to reaching or maintaining a healthy weight,” says Peter Polos, MD, PhD, sleep medicine specialist and […]
Netherlands in favor of banning Russian tourists from EU -minister
Reuters Singapore introduces new work visa rules to attract foreign talents By Biodun Busari Singapore has announced new work visa rules to woo talented foreigners as it gathers momentum to strengthen its recovery from COVID-19 pandemic. The Asian financial hub added that it will commence January next year. According to Reuters, the measures have a […]
Delta Airlines to suspend Lagos-New York operations in October
By Fikayo Olowolagba Delta Airlines has announced plans to discontinue its services between New York’s JFK airport in the United States and Lagos on October 4, 2022. The airline made this known in a statement, stating that it became necessary due to “the current demand environment.” Part of the statement read, “Delta is suspending its […]