Building collapse: Wike orders arrest of landlord as victims count their losses
August 24, 2023 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike has ordered the arrest of the owner of the two-storey building that collapsed on Wednesday night…
Putin to BRICS: Russia is ‘reliable partner’ for Africa on food, fuel supplies
August 24, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin told the BRICS summit in South Africa on Thursday that Moscow intends to deepen ties with African countries, and that it would remain…
US says stolen COVID relief funds seized so far top $1.4 billion
August 24, 2023 The U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday it has seized over $1.4 billion in COVID-19 relief funds that criminals had stolen, and charged over 3,000 defendants with…
BRICS bank can help African countries tackle urgent challenges
August 24, 2023 The New Development Bank created by BRICS countries in 2015 can help finance African countries’ projects to tackle their most urgent challenges, the bank’s president Dilma Rousseff…
Families of 58 deceased policemen get N22.5m in Kaduna
Aug. 24, 2023 The Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, Mr. Musa Garba, has presented N22.5 million cheque to families of 58 police officers who died in active service in…
Lagos advocates national implementation of nutritional policy
Aug. 24, 2023 The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has advocated implementation of National Food and Nutrition Policy for healthy developmental growth of children. Mrs. Oluyemi…
European country where employees are most highly valued: Find out where and why
Despite stress, employees in Switzerland are better off than employees elsewhere in Europe. This is the result of a survey published on Tuesday. Just under one in four people…
WHO launches guide on healthy food at sports events
August 24, 2023 The World Health Organisation today releases a new action guide for sports event organisers, and healthier food and healthier food environments at sports events. In a statement…
Nigeria records $2.5bn non-oil exports proceeds in 6 months – NEPC
Aug. 24, 2023 The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says the country generated 2.5 billion dollars from January to June from non-oil exports. Executive Director of the NEPC, Dr Ezra…
BRICS invites Saudi, Iran, others to join developing world bloc
August 24, 2023 Leaders of the BRICS group of developing nations have invited Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates to join, in a move aimed…