South Africa rescue teams recovered more bodies on Thursday, June 12, 2025, days after heavy rains and strong winds battered the Eastern Cape province, as the death toll increased to 78. The bitterly cold winter storm struck the largely rural and underdeveloped province on Monday, June 9, causing a river …
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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Friday, arraigned the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of SunTrust Bank Ltd, Halima Buba, and the Executive Director/Chief Compliance Officer, Innocent Mbagwu, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja. The duo is standing trial on a six-count charge bordering on money …
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IN the wake of growing tensions in Iran after Israel struck several regions and reports of active nuclear enrichment facility surfaced, Air India issued a travel advisory for flights to or from Indian origins. Due to the developing situation in Iran and the closure of its airspace, Air India has …
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THE new prime minister of Mongolia has pledged to address the economic demands of protesters after their daily rallies led to the fall of his predecessor. Lawmakers approved former parliament speaker Zandanshatar Gombojav as prime minister by an overwhelming majority in a vote late Thursday night. His election appeared to …
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United States President Donald Trump has warned of massive incoming conflict in the Middle East as Israel carries out a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Trump on Thursday night said he would “love to avoid the conflict” and suggested Israel not pursue the plan, though just hours later, Israel carried …
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THE British man who was the sole survivor of Thursday’s Air India plane crash said he managed to escape the wreckage through an opening in the fuselage. “I managed to unbuckle myself, used my leg to push through that opening, and crawled out,” Vishwashkumar Ramesh told Indian state media DD News. …
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THE Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) says President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech reflects an ambitious and optimistic vision for Nigeria. In a statement in Lagos on Thursday, the Director-General of LCCI, Dr Chinyere Almona, said the speech showed government’s appreciation of democracy, economic development, security and social …
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THE Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), has hailed the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), for combating piracy and restoring safety and security on Nigeria’s waterways. The commendation is contained in a statement on Friday by Mr Francis Bunu, the President of the Union. Bunu said that NIMASA’s …
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THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced a revenue of N5.89 billion and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N748 billion for the month of April. The NNPC Ltd. disclosed this in its Monthly Report Summary for April, released on Thursday. The report highlights key statistics, including …
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THE Federal Government on Thursday condoled the Indian government over the tragic crash of Air India Flight-171 in Ahmedabad. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the Ministry. Tuggar said, “Nigeria expresses profound sorrow and extends its heartfelt …
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