West Africa: Nigeria’s Bonny Light Hits $76.60 Per Barrel/in /by
[Vanguard] ...as Israel-Iran hostility continues
Nigeria: Senate to NNPCL – Account for Missing N210trn in Audited Reports/in /by
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Senate has come down heavily on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, asking it to account for the missing of N210 trillion in its audited financial statements from 2017 to 2023 in one week.
What to know about the COVID variant that may cause ‘razor blade’ sore throats/in /by
The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts of the world has earned a new nickname: “razor blade throat” COVID.
A decade on, Lesbos still bears the scars of the refugee crisis/in /by
Lesbos has changed. The infamous Moria camp is gone, tourists are returning, and the island is trying to shift focus. “We want Lesbos to be talked about for its culture and history,” said Mytilene’s mayor, Panagiotis Christofas.
Super strong bikes help transform healthcare in rural Uganda/in /by
Health workers in Uganda and people in the rural communities they serve say they're enjoying the benefits of having bikes especially designed for rugged terrain
Fear of Iranian missiles forces hundreds to sleep in Tel Aviv train stations/in /by
The conflict, which erupted on June 13, has left at least 24 Israelis and over 600 Iranians dead, according to rights groups. As missiles continue to rain down, Israel’s underground rail system has become a refuge of last resort.
Cameroon’s civil society calls on voters to sanction Biya in upcoming elections/in /by
Human Rights Watch and other observers have also criticized the regime for cracking down on opposition and independent groups in the lead-up to the vote, citing arrests and restrictions on political activity .
Dance4Refugees challenges Instagram users to share their moves for a cause/in /by
Dance4Refugees is challenging people to share their take on a choreographed dance on Instagram, raising awareness for the 123 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, according to UNHCR.
Nigeria: Tanker Explosions Responsible for More Than 1,500 Deaths – NEMA/in /by
[Vanguard] Lokoja--The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has called for precautionary measures to prevent tanker accidents and fire disasters in the country.
Russia warns U.S. against military intervention in Israel-Iran tensions/in /by
Zakharova added that Iran remains committed to its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and is willing to resume dialogue with the U.S., but only if Israel halts its attacks.