Dam Blast Will Not Stop Our Military Plans, Zelenskyy Insists
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described the collapse of the Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine as an act of ‘mass environmental destruction’ and maintained the attack on such critical infrastructure would not alter Ukraine’s plans to retake territory from occupying Russian forces.
Prepare For A Pandemic Deadlier Than COVID-19, WHO Warns
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised an alarm calling on the world to be ready for the emergence of a pathogen much deadlier than the novel COVID-19.
Avoid Anambra, UK Sends Warning To Nationals
The United Kingdom has sent out a warning to its citizens living in Nigeria from travelling to Anambra State.
Tension As 30 Palestinians Killed By Israeli Forces In Gaza
Israeli forces have killed no fewer than 30 Palestinians and injured more than 90 others in air attacks on the Gaza Strip this week, the Palestinian health ministry has revealed.
Organ Harvesting Ekweremadu Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison
Former Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, his wife Beatrice and Doctor Obinna Obeta have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in the organ harvesting charges brought against them by a UK court.
Burkina Faso Confirms Asking France To Withdraw Troops
The Burkina Faso government clarified on Monday that it has asked France to pull its troops out of the insurgency-hit country within a month.
Russia’s Lavrov Gets Controversial Welcome In S.Africa
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was welcomed by his South African counterpart for talks in Pretoria on Monday, in a visit that has sparked criticism against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Interior Minister, 15 Others Die In Helicopter Crash
Ukraine’s interior minister was among 16 people, including two children, who were killed when a helicopter crashed near a kindergarten outside the capital Kyiv, officials said Wednesday.
WHO To Establish TB Vaccine Accelerator Council
The Director General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Tuesday, announced plans to establish a new TB Vaccine Accelerator Council.
Biden Urges US Congress To Rein In Big Tech
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged Republican and Democratic lawmakers to break years of political gridlock and pass laws that would rein in the power of Big Tech.