Lusaka, Zambia – Health authorities in Zambia have reported an increase in COVID-19 cases following the recent cold season, Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo announced on Monday. In a press briefing, Masebo revealed that approximately 3,070 tests were conducted between May and June, with a 2.4 percent positivity rate. This marks an increase from the…
Lokoja, Kogi State – The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, has urged Law School students to uphold a high degree of integrity if they aspire to excel in the legal profession. Justice Majebi conveyed this advice during a farewell session at the judiciary headquarters in Lokoja on Monday, marking the conclusion of…
At least 29 people were killed after Russia launched a barrage of missiles targeting what it claimed were defense sites across Ukraine, including a children’s hospital in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials reported. Over 60 people were injured in the latest attacks that hit medical facilities, electrical substations, and residential buildings. In Kyiv, 10 people were killed…
Biden Stands Firm in 2024 Presidential Race Amid Pressure In a letter to Democratic Party lawmakers on Monday, Biden addressed recent speculation about his candidacy. “I am firmly committed to staying in this race, running this race to the end, and beating Donald Trump,” he wrote. Biden is set for a challenging election battle against…
Following the first sitting of the pro-Wike House in months on Monday, the crisis in the Rivers State House of Assembly shows no signs of abating. A parallel session was also held by the faction led by Victor Oko-Jumbo. Governor Fubara had earlier presented the budget to the pro-Wike House when his current Chief of…
George, a guest on Monday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, has strongly advocated for the introduction of state police to address the rising insurgency in Nigeria. “The constitutional conference committee under former President Jonathan stated that the need to have state police cannot be futuristic; it is so urgent,” George emphasized. He elaborated on…
In a recent legal development, Agbele and three companies linked to him and former governor Fayose Sylvan Mcnamara Limited, De Privateer Limited, and Spotless Investment Limited are listed as respondents in an appeal concerning a ₦1.2 billion transaction. This amount is allegedly part of ₦4.7 billion transferred from an account associated with the Office of…
A recent report from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) detailed the capital expenditure performance for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) as of the third quarter of 2023. It highlighted the allocation and utilization of funds for capital projects and programs, amounting to a total of ₦1.23 trillion released and cash-backed…
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has reported that each month since June 2023 has set new temperature records, resulting in a 13-month streak of unprecedented global heat. According to Carlo Buontempo, the director of C3S, this trend signifies a significant and ongoing shift in the climate. He emphasized that as long as humanity continues…
