Maria Branyas Morera, recognized as the world’s oldest living person, has passed away at the age of 117. Branyas, who was born in the United States and lived through both World Wars, died peacefully in her sleep, her family confirmed on Tuesday. In a statement posted on her account on social media platform X, her…
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) deployed in Sector 3 Mongunu, in collaboration with intelligence operatives and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have successfully intercepted a Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics supply syndicate at Cross Kauwa Market in Mongunu, Borno State. Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Chief Military Information Officer at HQ MNJTF N’Djamena, Chad,…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has assured that the ongoing mpox outbreak is not comparable to the Covid-19 pandemic, emphasizing that much is already known about the virus and the measures needed to control its spread. Speaking on Tuesday, WHO’s European Regional Director, Hans Kluge, acknowledged that while further research is needed on the Clade…
In an emotional farewell at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, President Joe Biden passed the torch to Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on Monday, embracing her on stage and reflecting on his decades of public service. The 81-year-old Biden, quoting a patriotic hymn, said, “America, I gave my best to you,” during a nearly hour-long…
King Charles III visited Southport on Tuesday, the northwest England town where a recent knife attack claimed the lives of three young girls and triggered nationwide anti-immigration riots. The 75-year-old monarch paid his respects by inspecting a sea of floral tributes and met with children who survived the attack. During his visit, Charles expressed gratitude…
Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved the payment of a ₦70,000 national minimum wage for workers on the state and local government payrolls. This was disclosed by the State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Emmanuel Fashe, during an interview with journalists following a closed-door meeting with the governor on Tuesday….
By Ayomide Otitoju Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, widely known as Omobarca, has been honored with the esteemed Royal Chieftaincy title of “Ebube Sinachi 1 of Olokoro Uvuoma” in a grand ceremony held at the Olokoro Clan Hall in Umuahia South LGA, Abia State. The event, which drew a large gathering of dignitaries, friends, and well-wishers,…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has intensified efforts to alleviate fuel queue gridlock across the state by deploying more officers to key areas. This move comes in response to the resurgence of fuel shortages, which has led to extended wait times and higher prices at filling stations. Motorists have been experiencing significant delays…
Ukraine announced Sunday that it had targeted a second key bridge in Russia’s Kursk region, aiming to disrupt Moscow’s supply routes as Kyiv’s incursion into Russian territory extended into its second week. Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk confirmed the strike via Telegram, releasing an aerial video showing the explosion near Zvannoye. The attack’s timing…
