More than 70 people have been killed after Israeli forces fired at Palestinians collecting food aid in the Gaza Strip, taking the total death toll to more than 30,000 since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza nearly five months…
USAID suspends food aid to Ethiopia due to diversion concerns
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) said on Thursday it was suspending food aid to Ethiopia because its donations were being diverted from people in need. A spokesperson said in a statement that USAID had determined, in coordination with…
FG to prosecute rape, gender-based violence offenders
The federal government has said that it will deal decisively with all perpetrators of rape and other gender-based violence in the country. The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osibanjo, made this known at the official launch of USAID’s Momentum Country and…
Buhari congratulates Nigerians on Wild Polio Virus Free status
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerians as the country becomes Wild Polio Virus Free, while appreciating all partners, local and international, for their relentless efforts in ensuring the clean health bill. Describing the achievement as a joyous and historic occasion,…
