One shot dead at polling station, another wounded on election day in Ghana
Ghana’s general election has recorded violence, with one person fatally shot and another wounded at a polling station in Nyankpala. Police on Saturday said one person has been shot dead…
‘Indescribable feelings’ – Syrians in Damascus celebrate collapse of Assad regime
Syrians in the capital city of Damascus are celebrating the fall of President Bashar al-Assad after rebel forces entered the city with scant resistance from regime forces and declared it…
Nigeria, Pakistan resolve to boost food production
ABUJA – IN a bid to upscale food production, Nigerian and Pakistan, weekend, resolved to boost farmers’ productivity. This was made known after a crucial meeting between the Minister of…
Assad left Syria, gave instruction ‘to transfer power peacefully’ – Russia
President Bashar al-Assad has left Syria, Russia’s foreign ministry said in a statement Sunday. Assad “decided to leave the presidential post and left the country, giving instructions to transfer power…
Ghana’s former President Mahama wins re-election on third attempt
Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama has won the country’s presidential election after his main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat. “The people of Ghana have spoken, the people…
FG endorses bill for establishment of coast guards to strengthen maritime security
The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has endorsed a bill for the establishment of a Nigerian Coast Guard as part of ongoing efforts to enhance maritime security and support…
Nigerian doctor elected president of Canadian Medical Association
A Nigerian clinical associate professor of medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, has been elected as the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) president-elect. According to a statement ofmn…
Nobel laureates urge strong AI regulation
Physics Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton and chemistry laureate Demis Hassabis on Saturday insisted on a need for strong regulation of artificial intelligence, which played a key role in their…
FG warns of new COVID-19 variants, orders hospitals to be vigilant
Following the circulation of the newly detected XEC COVID-19 variant in 29 countries globally, the federal government has directed all the chief medical directors and medical directors of tertiary hospitals…
South Korea president escapes impeachment over martial law fiasco
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol escaped impeachment Saturday over his brief declaration of martial law, after lawmakers from his ruling party boycotted a vote despite huge protests outside parliament.…
