Nigerian Man, 50, Dies In South African Police Custody
A 50-year-old Nigerian man, Jeremiah Okoye, has died in police custody in Limpopo, South Africa. Okoye, who had lived in the country for 22 years, resided at 71 Magazyn Street, Polokwane, Limpopo Province, before his death. The news was confirmed on Friday by Frank Onyekwelu, President of the Nigerian Citizens Association, South Africa (NICASA), who condemned the incident. Onyekwelu expressed...
Iran Plane Crash: The victims of Ukraine flight by nationality
A Ukrainian aeroplane carrying 176 passengers crashed minutes after taking off early Wednesday from Iran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, killing all passengers and crew members on board. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, although Iran cited “technical problems.” As the investigation continues, Ukraine’s embassy in Tehran issued a statement ruling out terrorism and then removed it. The fatal...
Amidst National Crisis, Iran Votes For New President
In a presidential election marked by a lone reformist’s bid to break through against a divided conservative field, Iranians cast their votes on Friday Around 61 million Iranians are eligible to vote in the election called after the death of ultraconservative president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month. The snap election comes against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions over...
”Why Trump Tariff Is Bad For Nigerian Exports” – FG
Nigeria's Federal Government has admitted that the new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Nigerian exports will have a negative impact on a number of the country's oil and non-oil exports. This tariff, which is expected to disrupt trade relations, could potentially weaken the competitiveness of Nigerian products in the U.S. market. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment,...
Trump Gives Directive To Begin US Nuclear Weapons Testing
US President Donald Trump’s surprise directive to begin nuclear weapons testing provoked global criticism on Friday, as it raised the specter of renewed superpower tensions. The announcement on social media was issued just before Trump — who frequently boasts of being a peace president — was to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a summit in South Korea. Trump’s announcement...
How Abu Dhabi Aims To Lead Global Distribution Of COVID-19 Vaccines
Abu Dhabi has created a dedicated global logistics hub capable of helping with the distribution of up to six billion doses of any potential coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, rising to over three times that amount by the end of next year. The Hope Consortium is comprised of leading Abu Dhabi and global entities and represents a complete supply chain solution to...
Iranian Adviser Suggests Nuclear Deal Is ‘Closer’ Than Ever As Tehran Responds To EU Proposal
Iran has sent its response to a European Union proposal to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, state news agency IRNA reported, as the country’s chief adviser to negotiations tweeted that an agreement was closer than ever, but not yet done. IRNA reported that Iran returned the draft Vienna Agreement to the EU Tuesday, but the agency didn’t publish Iran’s response. لعبة...
US House Reps Passes TikTok Ban Bill
The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill on Wednesday that would force TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner or get banned from the United States. The lawmakers voted 352 in favor of the proposed law and 65 against, in a rare moment of bipartisan unity in politically divided Washington.Details later… AFP
“Israeli Strike Affected Main Road To Syria” – Lebanon
Lebanon laments Israel's strike on the main road to syria Following Israel's claim of Hezbollah transporting weapons through the country’s border. The strike, which Israel has not commented on, comes after 310,000 people, mostly Syrians, have in recent days fled the war pitting Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon for relative safety in neighbouring Syria. It follows an intense night of bombardment...
Niger Coup: France Defies Ultimatum For Ambassador To Leave Niamey
France's ambassador has remained in Niger despite being given a 48-hour deadline to leave the country last Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed in a defiant speech. Ambassador Sylvain Itte had been ordered to go amid rapidly deteriorating bilateral ties. But hours after the coup leaders' deadline had passed, the president said he "applauds" Mr. Itte for staying put. The junta overthrew...
