Invest in education to drive development, Peter Obi urges leaders
Former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged governments at all levels to prioritise investment in education, particularly the training of healthcare professionals, saying no nation can achieve meaningful development without strengthening its human capital.
C’River CJ warns newly sworn notaries on ethical standards, professionalism
.says public, profession is watching By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR Cross River State Chief Judge, Hon Justice Akon Ikpeme, has charged newly sworn notary publics to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism, reminding them that their actions are under constant public scrutiny. Hon Justice Ikpeme gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony held […]
Cartoon: Voice of Jacob, hand of Esau
Cartoon: Voice of Jacob, hand of Esau
One killed, another injured in shooting at California World Cup fan zone
One person was killed and another was left critically injured after a shooting at San Pedro Square, a popular entertainment district in San Jose, California, on Sunday, authorities said.
DR Congo opposition leader banned from leaving country
An opposition leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo said Monday he had been banned from leaving the country and stripped of his passport, condemning it as “intimidation” amid tensions with the government.
Iran says no technical meeting expected with US in coming days
“No technical meetings of the working groups are planned for this week,” Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said, quoted by state TV, referring to the Iranian week ending on Friday.
Trash to Cash: How Nigeria’s economic pinch turns many families to waste collectors
“On one hand, plastic pollution is dropping, on the other hand, human beings digging through hazardous waste just to buy a loaf of bread”
Tennis players end Wimbledon prize-money protest
Wimbledon has increased its prize money by 20 percent, a move the players described as a “welcome step forward”.
June 30 protests: Illegal immigration concerns valid; violence won’t be tolerated — S/Africa president
“The right to protest is enshrined in our Constitution. It is a credit to our robust democratic order that people are able to express their grievances openly. But the right to protest and freedom of expression does not allow people to threaten or intimidate others, or to engage in acts of vandalism or violence.
Argentine footballer’s family killed in Venezuela earthquakes
The wife and two children of Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo have died after powerful twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, his team said on Sunday.
Nigerian newspapers review: FG, others struggling to meet obligations despite rise in revenue
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the report that the Federal Government and others are struggling to meet obligations despite a rise in revenue.
