Nigeria Decide2023: UK Orders Closure of Visa Application Centres
The United Kingdom has said that its Visa Application Centres in Abuja and Lagos will be closed on Friday and next Monday, following the general election scheduled for February 25. The UK Visas and Immigration disclosed this via its Twitter handle on Tuesday. According to the UK, customers can purchase the Keep my Passport in […]
US President, Biden, 80, Declared Medically ‘Fit’ ahead of 2024 Election
US President Joe Biden was declared “fit for duty” by his doctor Thursday after the final annual medical check-up before he is expected to declare he’s running for re-election in 2024, when he will be 82. The keenly awaited report after extensive testing found some relatively minor issues, but said Biden was clear of serious […]
UK: Muslims hold Fundraising Campaign for Earthquake Victims in Türkiye, Syria
Muslim community on Friday launched a fundraising campaign at a London mosque to help victims of powerful earthquakes that hit Türkiye and Syria earlier this week. Special Friday khutbah read out at Finsbury Park Mosque over the powerful earthquakes that hit region Following one of the most powerful earthquakes in the region that caused widespread […]
Turkey, Syria quake could affect 23 million people – WHO
Up to 23 million people could be affected by the massive earthquake that has killed thousands in Turkey and Syria, the WHO warned on Tuesday, promising long-term assistance. “Event overview maps show that potentially 23 million people are exposed, including around five million vulnerable populations,” the World Health Organization’s senior emergencies officer Adelheid Marschang said. […]
Jonathan, Adeboye, Oyedepo make ‘100 Most Reputable Africans’ list
Former President Goodluck Jonathan; the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and 11 other Nigerians have been named among the 2023 “100 Most Reputable Africans.” Nigerians made the 2023 ‘roll of honour’ list released by Reputation Poll International, a global reputation firm. The list features individuals from diverse sectors, […]
U.S bans TikTok on Lawmakers’ Official Phones
TikTok has been formally banned on all devices owned and operated by the U.S. House of Representatives. A law specifying the ban on the app is reportedly about to take effect, according to the administration branch of the House. According to Reuters, the House’s Chief Administrative Officer stated that TikTok posed a “high danger due […]
Death Toll Rises as Heavy Snow, Freezing Temperatures hit U.S.
A “once-in-a-lifetime” blizzard has killed at least 55 people in the United States, including 25 in western New York’s Erie County, officials said Monday morning. The number of deaths from the monstrous storm was expected to grow as snow continued to blanket Erie County, leaving roads in many areas impassable, including the majority of Buffalo, […]
Peru Sworn-In First Female President After The Impeachment Of Pedro Castillo
Peru has sworn in its first female leader following a long day of political imbroglio which saw the impeachment of former president Pedro Castillo. Dina Boluarte, 60, was vice to Mr Castillo who was impeached on Wednesday after announcing a state of emergency and the dissolution of parliament. Following Mr Castillo’s impeachment, Ms Boluarte was […]
BREAKING: World’s Population Reach 8 Billion – UN
The world’s population is now eight billion, according to a projection by the United Nations (UN). In a press statement, UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, said the milestone was an occasion to celebrate diversity and advancements while considering humanity’s shared responsibility for the planet. The UN attributed the growth to human development, with people living longer […]
Trump To Launch 2024 Presidential Campaign
Former President Donald Trump has said he will announce the launch his 2024 presidential campaign after the ongoing US mid term elections. Trump made this known at a Save America rally in Vandalia, Ohio on the eve of the midterm elections. The former US president said he will make a “big announcement” on Nov. 15 […]