The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today launched a call for nominations for its Young Champions of the Earth award, which recognises young people’s contributions and outstanding potential to lead efforts to protect the environment. This year, UNEP seeks seven young…
3 hours ago The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says a boat mishap in Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Monday night, resulted in three casualties. Eleven others involved in the accident were rescued, according to the agency. Mrs Wuraola Alake, Head,…
Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and partner civil society groups on Tuesday embarked on rallies to protest the high cost of living across the country. Protests were held in various states like Lagos, Kano, Oyo and Abuja while…
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has apologised to state governors over his claim that N30 billion was paid to each of them from the federation account to ameliorate inflation and high cost of living. During plenary last Tuesday, Mr Akpabio…
At least 23 people were killed when a tornado tore through the southern US state of Mississippi, ripping off roofs, damaging cars and destroying entire neighborhoods. A powerful storm system, accompanied by thunderstorms and driving rain, cut a path of…
INEC assured on Saturday that it will hold a credible supplementary governorship election in Adamawa State that will be the pride of Nigerians and the international community. The INEC Commissioner for Voter Information and Education, Festus Okoye, gave the assurance…
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons on neighboring and ally Belarus. Putin has repeatedly issued thinly veiled threats that he might use nuclear weapons on Ukraine, reviving Cold War-era fears. He also said…
What a wonderful person! In a tribute to his friend who died seven years ago, Steve Ilo wrote: “The world has lost a good man, a friend, a brother and a confidant. A man with a heart of gold, a…
Newly appointed Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday he was surprised to be offered the position. Tuchel, 49, has replaced the sacked Julien Nagelsmann in charge of their sixth Champions League triumph. Nagelsmann lost his job at the…
The governor-elect of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has promised to end the perennial water scarcity within 180 days after being sworn in as the governor of the state. Mr. Mbah said this on Thursday during his welcome as the elected…