UK Unemployment Rises As Cost-Of-Living Crisis Bites
UK unemployment edged higher in the three months to the end of February, official data showed Tuesday, as the economy continues to be impacted by high inflation. The rate increased to 3.8 percent from 3.7 percent in the three months to the end of January, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. The […]
PHOTOS: 23 Killed As Tornado Storms Hit Mississippi
I No fewer than 23 people were killed and dozens more injured after a deadly tornado ripped through rural Mississippi on Friday night, levelling homes and sending emergency services scrambling to rescue people trapped in the destruction. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said that in addition to the 23 dead, dozens of people were injured, […]
Tiktok CEO To Face U.S Lawmakers Over Violence Video
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will fight for the survival of the hugely popular video-sharing app in the United States on Thursday, as he faces skeptical Washington lawmakers over the company’s alleged ties to the Chinese government. The 40-year-old Singaporean will address the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee at 10:00 am (1400 GMT) and […]
MARCH 20: Nigeria Ranks 95th World’s Happiest Nation
The World Happiness Report has ranked Nigeria the 95th happiest nation in the world with 4.981 points. The report was released on Monday by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network as part of the United Nations’ International Day of Happiness on March 20. The report’s focus is on happiness as measured by life evaluations and emotions, […]
After Two Years Suspension, Trump Returns To Facebook, Youtube says ‘I’M BACK’
The following US president, Donald Trump wrote his first posts on his reinstated Facebook and YouTube accounts Friday, more than two years after he was banned over the US Capitol insurrection. “I’M BACK,” Trump said, alongside a 12-second video clip that appeared to show him giving his victory speech after winning the 2016 election, as […]
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, […]