The strike by teachers in our tertiary institutions under the trade name Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has been on since February. That is in excess of seven months or over half of a year and still counting. And…
Biden will focus on Russia’s war on Ukraine in his United Nations speech
US President Joe Biden is expected to focus on Russia’s war on Ukraine in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday and will announce new support for countries facing food shortages caused in part by the war,…
Russia responds to Biden’s warning to Putin not to use nuclear weapons
The Kremlin has given a curt response when asked about Joe Biden’s warning that the Russian leader should not resort to weapons of mass destruction in his invasion of Ukraine. Biden was asked by CBS News about what his message…
President Ramaphosa goes to the White House
President Joe Biden on Friday will welcome South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa to the White House, part of a renewed US courting of the developing world power after its caution in condemning Russia. The visit by Ramaphosa comes a month…
Barack and Michelle Obama make first joint return to the White House for unveiling of official portraits
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama’s official White House portraits were unveiled during an emotional ceremony at the White House on Wednesday — marking their first joint visit to the building since they left in 2017…
Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19
United States President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, is experiencing “very mild symptoms” and will continue to carry out his duties the White House has said. Biden, 79, who will isolate at the White House, has been in…
*IGP bans use of SPY police license plate numbers (Guardian)*How we buy goods with fake bank alerts – Suspect (DailyTrust)
IGP bans use of SPY police license plate numbers (Guardian) The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered a total ban on all use of Police SPY vehicle number plates by vehicle owners across the states ‘without exceptions’.…
Denzel Washington, Simone Biles to receive Presidential Medals of Freedom
President Joe Biden will present the nation’s highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including actor Denzel Washington, gymnast Simone Biles and the late John McCain, the Arizona Republican with whom Biden served in the U.S.…
Biden nominates first Latino to serve on influential federal appeals court
President Joe Biden on Wednesday unveiled seven new judicial nominees, including U.S. Justice Department official Bradley Garcia, who would become the first Latino to serve on the influential federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. Garcia, a veteran appellate lawyer and…
In modest breakthrough, US senators announce outline of gun control deal
US Senate bargainers announced a bipartisan framework Sunday responding to last month’s mass shootings in the country, a modest breakthrough offering measured gun curbs and bolstered efforts to improve school safety and mental health programs. The proposal falls far short…