Over 602,000 Died of Malaria Last Year – WHO

HealthWorld NewsOver 602,000 Died of Malaria Last Year – WHO

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)April 26, 2022

No fewer than 602,000 people died of malaria across Africa last year, an official of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, said this on Monday in her message to commemorate this year’s World Malaria Day tagged ‘Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives’. “Malaria remains a significant public health and development challenge,” she declared. “In the last year, about 95 per cent...

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Putin Accuses West of Plotting to Kill Russian Journalist

World NewsPutin Accuses West of Plotting to Kill Russian Journalist

PilotnewsApril 25, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday claimed that his main spy agency had foiled a Western plot to kill a prominent Russian journalist. “This morning, the Federal Security Service stopped the activities of a terrorist group that planned to attack and kill one famous Russian TV journalist. “They have moved to terror, preparing the murder of our journalists. Putin told reporters. He did not immediately provide evidence to support his claims. Reuters was unable to...

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Osinbajo Describes ICC’s Reform as A Welcome Development

Law & JusticeWorld NewsOsinbajo Describes ICC’s Reform as A Welcome Development

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)April 19, 2022

ABUJA — Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday in Abuja, said the move by the International Criminal Court to reform its system as part of efforts to mend relations with African countries is a welcome development and a crucial moment for the continent. According to a statement signed on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, Osinbajo stated this when he received a courtesy visit to...

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EU to Send €500m More in Military Aid to Ukraine

War & CrisisWorld NewsEU to Send €500m More in Military Aid to Ukraine

PilotnewsApril 13, 2022

The 27 European Union member states have agreed to send another 500 million Euros in military aid for Ukraine, top EU Diplomat, Josep Borrell, announced on Wednesday in a statement. Borrell said it was crucial the EU increased military support to Ukraine as Russia gears up for a new assault in the country’s east as “the next weeks will be decisive.’’ It is the third package of military aid the EU has agreed to send...

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AsiaWorld NewsTaliban Imposes “No Beard, No Work” Policy On Government Employees

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 28, 2022

Afghanistan’s Taliban has instructed all government employees to wear a beard and adhere to a dress code or risk being fired. This is the latest of several restrictions imposed by the hard-line Islamist administration. Employees were being instructed not to shave their beards and to wear local clothing consisting of a long, loose top and trousers, and a hat or turban. They were also told to ensure they prayed at the correct times, in strict...

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Russia-Ukraine: EU Set to Agree 5,000-Strong Response Force as Defence Push

War & CrisisWorld NewsRussia-Ukraine: EU Set to Agree 5,000-Strong Response Force as Defence Push

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)March 21, 2022

ABUJA — The European Union will on Monday approve a new defence strategy designed to increase the capacity of the bloc which include setting up a 5,000-strong rapid reaction force. The plan in the last two years has undergone a last-minute rewrite to increase the focus on the threat from Russia after Moscow invaded Ukraine. “It’s not the answer to the Ukrainian war, but it is part of the answer,” EU foreign policy Josep Borrell...

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Saudi Arabia Executes 81 Convicted Criminals

Law & JusticeWorld NewsSaudi Arabia Executes 81 Convicted Criminals

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 13, 2022

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced on Saturday that it had executed 81 convicted criminals, the largest mass execution conducted by the country in its modern history. Of the 81 people killed, 73 were Saudi citizens, seven were Yemeni and one was a Syrian national. Prior to Saturday, the largest mass execution in the country’s history since 1980 was in 2016 when 47 persons were killed. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), 81 individuals were...

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India Overtakes Nigeria As World’s Poverty Capital

PovertyWorld NewsIndia Overtakes Nigeria As World’s Poverty Capital

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 12, 20222

India has surpassed Nigeria as the nation with the highest number of extremely poor people. This was revealed by the World Poverty Clock, WPC, an online tool that monitors the progress against poverty globally and regionally and provides real-time poverty data across countries. According to the WPC, extremely poor people are those living on ₦800 (less than $2) per day. According to the new data which put into consideration the COVID-19 pandemic economic effect, about...

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Nigeria Joins 140 Countries to Vote against Russia Invasion of Ukraine as China, Others Stay Neutral

War & CrisisWorld NewsNigeria Joins 140 Countries to Vote against Russia Invasion of Ukraine as China, Others Stay Neutral

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)March 3, 2022

Nigeria on Wednesday took side in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War, joined 140 other countries to demand the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. The General Assembly of the United Nations overwhelming adopted a resolution that “demands” Russia’s “immediately” withdrawal from Ukraine, in a powerful rebuke of Moscow’s invasion by a vast majority of the world’s nations. Also on Wednesday, the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group said they would respond to Ukraine’s request...

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Ukrainian President Demands for Ceasefire From Putin

War & CrisisWorld NewsUkrainian President Demands for Ceasefire From Putin

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)March 1, 2022

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zalenskyy, has demanded from Russian President, Vladimir Putin, to stop shelling Ukrainian cities as Putin continued his onslaught following the first round of peace negotiations between the two countries. Hundreds of civilians have already died in Russia’s war in Ukraine, while many bystanders were injured. The office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, said. At least seven children were also counted among the dead. The Ukrainian government said the...

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