Palestinian Authority welcomes recognition by Ireland, Norway and Spain
Some 140 countries have already recognized a Palestinian state — more than two-thirds of United Nations members — but none of the major Western powers have done so
Generator fumes kill seven university students in Nigeria
The victims were working in the recording studio owned by one of the victims identified as Akpos Reuben Braokubo, when the tragic incident happened on Tuesday morning, May 21.
Investigations begin following deadly turbulences on Singapore flight
The airline’s flight SQ321 was flying from London’s Heathrow airport to Singapore, with 211 passengers and 18 crew members aboard when it hit the turbulence Tuesday over the Andaman Sea.
Namibia: Vivo Energy, Engen Merge
[Namibian] Engen and Vivo Energy announced the completion of a transaction combining the respective businesses, with Petronas on Tuesday selling its 74% shareholding of Engen to Vivo Energy, creating a pan-African champion.
Raisi was “a very reliable partner” – Putin sends condolences to Iran over president’s death
Indeed, he was a very reliable partner. A straightforward, self-confident man, above all a man who was guided by national interests. He was a man of his word and it was a pleasure to work with him. I mean that if we agreed on something, we could always be sure that the agreements would be fulfilled.
WATCH: Jacob Zuma barred from election by high court decision
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been disqualified from running for Parliament due to a previous criminal conviction.
Nigeria: Diesel Price Stands At N1415.06 in April 2024 – NBS
[Vanguard] The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the average retail price of a litre of diesel increased from N842.25 in April 2023 to N1415.06 in April 2024.
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz honored at Gordon Parks Foundation gala
At a gala in New York, the Gordon Parks Foundation honored Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, Colin Kaepernick, the late Richard Roundtree, and Myrlie Evers-Williams, widow of civil rights activist Medgar Evers. The event celebrated individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts and activism
Chad PM resigns after interim president wins disputed May 6 elections
"In accordance with the constitution, I have today presented... my resignation and that of the transitional government, ...
Nigeria: Over 700 Candidates Struggle for PTDF Scholarship Scheme in South-West
[Vanguard] Over 700 candidates in the six South West states of the country have made frantic efforts to win the 2024/2025 postgraduates overseas scholarship scheme funded by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund.