Cocaine licences not for selling drug to public, says Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday he was “surprised” that companies licensed to sell cocaine to pharmacists or hospitals…
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US, Canada, India… countries that have banned TikTok
The authorities of the US, and Canada have banned the use of TikTok on government-issued devices over concerns about privacy and cybersecurity….
China’s Xi to secure third term as president
Xi Jinping will secure a third term as China’s president at a rubber-stamp parliament that starts this weekend, enjoying unchallengeable…
U.S. announces new favourable visa regime for Nigerians
The United States government has said from March 1, validity period for visitors’ visas for Nigerians wishing to travel temporarily…
Russia to buy Chinese drones for Ukraine war – Report
Russia is in talks with a Chinese drone maker to supply it with self-explosive drones that could be deployed in…
BREAKING: Finnish police release Ekpa hours after grilling
Finnish police on Thursday released a popular pro-Biafra separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa, hours after he was arrested and grilled. The…
European Commission orders staff to delete TikTok from devices
European Union’s executive organ, the European Commission, has directed its members of staff to delete the social media app, TikTok,…
6.8-magnitude quake hits eastern Tajikistan
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Tajikistan on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake struck around 5:37 am local…
11 Palestinians killed, dozens shot in Israel West Bank raid
An Israeli army raid killed 11 Palestinians including a teenager Wednesday in Nablus, the Palestinian health ministry said, in the…
US plans tough restrictions on asylum seekers
President Joe Biden’s administration on Tuesday proposed tough new restrictions on asylum seekers, saying it wanted to head off a…
Russia to suspend nuclear treaty with US
President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has announced his country’s intention to suspend a key nuclear treaty with the United States…
Italy’s prime minister heads to Kyiv
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is heading to Kyiv on Tuesday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, local media…
Another 6.4-magnitude earthquake hits southern Turkey
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded on Monday in Turkey’s southern province of Hatay, the hardest hit by a February 6…
Turkey earthquake: Rescue team discovers $2m buried in rubble
Search and rescue team have discovered $2 million dollars buried under the rubble of one of the collapsed buildings in…
North Korea fires warning rockets over US, S’Korea drills
North Korea fired two rockets on Monday, in a drill for a launcher Pyongyang said was capable of a “tactical…
US charges 18 Nigerian nurses over alleged fake qualifications
No fewer than 18 nurses of Nigerian descent are currently facing charges in Texas, United States following allegations of fake…
17-year-old girl rescued after 10 days under earthquake rubble in Turkey
A 17-year-old girl has been rescued after spending 248 hours under the rubble of the earthquake that hit Turkey last week. The…
David Malpass set to resign as World Bank president in June
David Malpass, president of World Bank Group, has announced his intentions to step down from his position — after more…
6.1 magnitude earthquake rocks central Philippines
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake rocked the central Philippines early Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, with the local seismological agency warning…
Death toll rises above 35,000 in Turkey-Syria quake
The death toll from a catastrophic earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria climbed above 35,000 on Monday, with search and…