Dr Omar Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), says the bloc is planning a special summit on the future of regional integration to address the subregion’s multifaceted challenges. Touray announced this at the 52nd Ordinary…
Man, 48, docked for allegedly stealing electric generating set
A 48-year-old man, Moses Essien, was on Wednesday docked at Magistrates’ Court, Zuba, Abuja, for allegedly stealing an electric generating set. The prosecuting counsel, Chinedu Ogada told the court that the complainant, Adekunle Shoyooyo reported the matter at Zuba Police…
Chinese rocket crashes after accidental launch
A space rocket has crashed in China after being accidentally launched during a test on Sunday. The Tianlong-3 rocket, owned by Chinese aerospace company Space Pioneer, crash-landed into a hillside in central China’s Henan province before exploding, reports say. “Due…
6 in court over alleged unlawful gathering
Six persons were on Monday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, over an alleged unlawful gathering. The six defendants, whose addresses were not provided, included: Mohammed Ibrahim, 22; Shaibu Yusuf, 23; Illiasu Lawal, 19; Illiasu Yusuf, 25; Suleiman Anaruwa,…
Man attacking officers with knife shot dead by police in Germany
A man who reportedly attacked three police officers with a knife near Nuremberg in Germany died after police shot him at a train station, the police spokesman said. The spokesman reported that the incident took place on Sunday in the…
Disney boosts focus on women’s sports with Serena Williams documentary on ESPN+
WNBA games and a NCAA women’s basketball tournament aren’t the only tools Disney has in its arsenal to attract advertisers hoping to expand support of women’s sports. Starting July 10, the entertainment giant will launch “In The Arena: Serena Williams,”…
EU leaders pick von der Leyen for second term as European Commission chief
European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to nominate Ursula von der Leyen of Germany for a second five-year term as president of the European Commission, the EU’s powerful executive body. At a summit in Brussels, the bloc’s 27 national leaders…
NATO picks Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next chief, as alliance faces perilous times
NATO’s 32 nations on Wednesday appointed outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the alliance’s next head, handing him the job at a crucial moment with Russia on the march in Ukraine and American elections looming. Rutte will take over…
Tech billionaire Elon Musk quietly welcomes 12th child
Elon Musk is now a father of 12. The 52-year-old tech billionaire reportedly welcomed his third child with Shivon Zilis, director of special projects at his company Neuralink, earlier this year. The pair are also parents to twins Strider and…
Dutch PM Mark Rutte poised to become next NATO secretary general
Mark Rutte, a staunch ally of Ukraine and a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is set to become NATO’s next secretary general, building on a career as a political dealmaker from his 14 years as Dutch prime minister.…