UKRAINE has agreed to accept a United States proposal for an immediate 30-day ceasefire amid the ongoing war with Russia. It has also committed to taking steps towards restoring a lasting peace following Russia’s invasion three years ago. This was stated in a joint communiqué issued by the US and …
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Stocks markets across Asia sank Tuesday amid mounting fears of a serious downturn in the world’s largest economy, as US President…
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THE House of Representative Committee on Public Petitions has commended the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Audi, for numerous achievements made by the NSCDC in ensuring a crime-free mining environment. The lawmakers expressed their delight in the operational plan of the NSCDC Mining …
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has described the death of the pioneer Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Chief Dubem Onyia, as a great loss to the nation. A statement on Tuesday by the acting spokesperson of the ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, read: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received with …
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THE police on Tuesday arraigned First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and three others before an Ikeja High Court over alleged mortgage fraud. The other defendants in the case are Polycarp Okogun, Batik Line International Ltd and Bolaji Adebajo, who is still at large. The defendants were arraigned on a four-count …
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THE National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of the Cross River State University of Education and Entrepreneurship . The Executive Secretary of NUC, Abdullahi Ribadu, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday while presenting the recognition letter to Cross River state Gov. Bassey Otu. Ribadu said the approval marked …
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that Ukraine will have to let go of its goal of reclaiming former territories to begin peace talks with Russia. He made these remarks on Monday, ahead of a meeting between US and Ukrainian delegations set to begin in Saudi Arabia later …
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PRIME Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with Mauritius’ highest civilian honor, “The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean.” The announcement was made by Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam during Modi’s ongoing two-day bilateral visit to the island nation. With this …
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Airtel has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink’s satellite internet services in India. However, the deal is subject to regulatory approval from Indian authorities before SpaceX can officially offer Starlink in the country. The partnership aims to explore various ways in which Airtel and SpaceX can collaborate. …
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SHARES of Tesla are sliding again Monday as confidence in Elon Musk’s electric car company continues to disintegrate following a post-election “Trump bump”. In afternoon trading Monday, Tesla shares fell $36.66, or 14 per cent, to $226.11. That’s the lowest Tesla shares have traded since late October, reflecting investors’ newfound …
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