Protect the children, ensure environmentally sound disposal of e-waste – WHO urges govts
June 16, 2021 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for binding action by exporters, importers and governments to ensure environmentally sound disposal of e-waste and the health and safety…
COVID-19: World Bank Approves $3bn For Vaccines in 32 Countries
June 15, 2021 The World Bank has approved three billion dollars to cover vaccination in 32 countries around the world, which includes 15 nations in Africa. In a statement made…
Pope’s team ends investigation of alleged sex abuse misconduct against Priests
Two inspectors appointed by Pope Francis have completed their investigation into the archdiocese of Cologne in relation to a long-running sex abuse scandal. A spokeswoman for one of the inspectors…
Philips recalls breathing devices, ventilators due to health risks
June 14, 2021 Dutch medical equipment company Philips has recalled some breathing devices and ventilators because of a foam part that might degrade and become toxic, potentially causing cancer, it…
COVID-19: ACT-Accelerator partnership needs $16bn to fill funding gap –WHO
June 14, 2021 World Health Organisation (WHO) on Sunday said total funding committed to the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT-Accelerator) partnership remains 15.1 billion dollars with a gap of over…
Biden Congratulates New Israeli PM Bennett
June 13, 2021 US President Joe Biden on Sunday congratulated incoming Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett after an alliance of parties ousted Benjamin Netanyahu and formed a new government. “I…
Netanyahu Ousted As Israel Approves New Govt
June 13, 2021 A motley alliance of Israeli parties on Sunday ousted Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving prime minister, and formed a new government in a seismic shift in the…
Cryptocurrency: Despite Ban Nigerians Will Lead Bitcoin – Twitter CEO
June 13, 2021 Twitter CEO and billionaire co-founder Jack Dorsey says Nigerians will lead bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market value. “The people of Nigeria will lead bitcoin” he said…
S. Africa’s President Ramaphosa urges G7 nations to help fund COVID-19 testing, diagnostics, vaccines
June 13, 2021 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the Group of Seven countries to help finance the World Health Organization’s programme to boost COVID-19 testing, diagnostics and vaccines,…
Mali transitional government restores ousted Camara as defence minister
June 12, 2021 Mali’s transitional government announced on Friday it had restored Colonel Sadio Camara as defence minister, after his removal from office was one of the factors that led…