European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told supporters of Ukraine to empower their resistance in the face of Russia’s ongoing invasion. Leyen called for more arms and financial support for Ukraine. He urged the country’s backers to hold their…
Lagos House of Assembly in historic push back — Ehi Braimah
The story that the Lagos State House of Assembly rejected 17 commissioner-nominees out of 39 names sent by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State governor, looked every inch like fake news initially, but it turned out to be true. It was indeed…
Spanish leader calls for negotiations with Putin to end Ukraine war
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Sánchez made the comments on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. “It is important that we maintain…
Scholz, Zelensky address Davos as allies push Berlin to send tanks
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will deliver the most high-profile speeches at this year’s Davos forum on Wednesday, as pressure mounts on Berlin to send combat tanks to Kiev. Zelensky is readying for a second year…
*Teenager fakes own kidnap with lover, demands N30m from family (Punch)*Activists renew EndSARS protest despite threats (Guardian)
Teenager fakes own kidnap with lover, demands N30m from family (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a teenager, Ujunwa Offiah, for allegedly conspiring with her boyfriend, Blessed Ifesinachi, to fake her kidnap and demand N30m ransom from her…
2019 World Economic Forum: Sahara Group to lead voice for Africa
International energy and infrastructure conglomerate, Sahara Group will be one of the leading African voices at the World Economic Forum in Davos- Klosters holding January 22-25 this week. Kola Adesina- Group Managing Director for Sahara Power Group Ltd (a Sahara…
Dr. Awele Elumelu, global health leaders champion increased vaccine coverage
Dr. Awele Elumelu, GAVI Champion for Africa and Founder, Avon Medical Practice, joined other global health leaders at a Photo Exhibition organised by GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, for increased vaccine coverage in under-immunised nations. The event tagged “Vaccine Heroes” was…