UNITED NATIONS – U.N. Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed faced accusations from an advocacy group on Thursday that she granted illegal permits to Chinese firms to import endangered Nigerian timber when she […]
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Violent Military Crackdowns In English-Speaking Cameroon Creating A Refugee Crisis
On Monday, Paul Biya, the president of the Republic of Cameroon celebrated 35 years in power. But the people of the English-speaking regions of Cameroon, which they call Ambazonia, were fleeing the violent […]
We Have Less Than 600 Years Until Earth Becomes A Sizzling Fireball – Stephen Hawking
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has issued yet another warning for Earth and this time, he says we have less than 600 years before the Earth turns into a sizzling fireball. Hawking says that […]
2019: US Ambassador Visits Fayose, Preaches Free, Fair, Credible Polls
The U.S. ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington has assured the Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose that his country will work with all stakeholders to ensure that elections are free, fair […]
Paradise Papers Leak: Queen Elizabeth II Of England Fingered In Offshore Funds Scandal
Millions of pounds from the private estate of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II have been invested in offshore tax haven funds, a huge new leak of financial documents revealed on Sunday. […]
UN Commends Jonathan For Electoral Reforms, Lauds His Role In Promoting Peace In Africa
The United Nations has commended former President Goodluck Jonathan for the electoral reforms he initiated during his tenure, and for the good works he has been doing to promote peace […]
Typhoon Kills 49 In Vietnam
The death toll in the wake of Typhoon Damrey has risen to at least 49, with 27 people still missing and rain continuing in one of Vietnam’s worst natural disasters […]
Indian Police Arrest Cartoonist For Mocking Government Officials With ‘Derogatory’ Caricature
Police on Monday arrested a cartoonist in southern India for depicting the region’s top government functionaries in a “derogatory” caricature, sparking criticism over the move as an attack on freedom […]
Oil Prices Hit Highest level Since 2015
Oil prices hit their highest levels early on Monday as markets tightened, while Saudi Arabia’s crown prince cemented his power over the weekend through an anti-corruption crackdown that included high […]
Coalition Forces Claim ‘Last ISIS Stronghold’ In Syria
The Syrian army and allied forces have taken full control of the city of Deir Ezzor, the last major Syrian city in ISIS’ hands, Syria’s Defense Ministry and state media […]
