Rescuers have saved two children wedged underneath the rubble of their home in northern Syria, following the world's deadliest earthquake for more than a decade. The sisters had been trapped for over 36 hours after the 7.8 magnitude tremor struck on Monday. More than 9,000 deaths have now been recorded in Syria and Turkey due to the quake, with search … Continue reading Syrian Earthquake: Girl shields sibling from rubble 36 hours after horrifying incident
Day: February 8, 2023
GENDER NEUTRALITY: Church of England to stop calling God ‘he’
The Church of England is considering alternatives to referring to God as “he” after priests asked to be allowed to use gender-neutral terms instead. The Church said it would launch a new project in the spring to decide whether to propose changes or not. Any potential alterations, which would mark a departure from traditional Jewish and Christian teachings … Continue reading GENDER NEUTRALITY: Church of England to stop calling God ‘he’
Nigerian footballer breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s Serie A record
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has smashed Cristiano Ronaldo’s four-year record and is now Serie A’s jump king. The Nigerian leapt 2.58 metres during their commanding 3-0 win away to Spezia. Osimhen achieved the incredible feat to score his first goal and Napoli’s second of the day at the Stadio Alberto Picco. After a goalless first … Continue reading Nigerian footballer breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s Serie A record
Death toll from Turkey-Syria earthquakes passes 9,000, UN intervenes with $25 million
Rescuers from Turkey and Syria, and increasingly from around the world as international assistance arrived, have continued to search the rubble for survivors early Wednesday after major earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Officials say the number of dead tallied in the two countries so far is climbing toward 9,000, with fears that this figure could double. Turkey's Disaster Management Authority … Continue reading Death toll from Turkey-Syria earthquakes passes 9,000, UN intervenes with $25 million
LeBron James becomes NBA’s all-time leading scorer
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer on Tuesday (Feb 7), setting the new mark with a fadeaway jumpshot late in the third quarter of a home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. James, who entered the game needing 36 points to break Abdul-Jabbar’s record of … Continue reading LeBron James becomes NBA’s all-time leading scorer
Secret letters from Mary Queen of Scots’ finally deciphered
Secret letters written by Mary Queen of Scots while she was imprisoned in England by her cousin Queen Elizabeth I have finally been decoded. According to the codebreakers, the letters, which were feared to be lost for centuries, reveal fascinating insights into her captivity. Experts said the decoders’ work was the most significant discovery about Mary for 100 years. … Continue reading Secret letters from Mary Queen of Scots’ finally deciphered
TUC: Smaller denominations not affected by naira redesign unavailable
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has joined the public outcry over the scarcity of new naira notes. The leaders urged the Federal Government to find lasting solutions to the paucity of cash and fuel nationwide. TUC President, Festus Osifo and the Secretary General, Nuhu Toro, in a statement, demanded that the situation be … Continue reading TUC: Smaller denominations not affected by naira redesign unavailable
Ned Nwoko explains why he can’t work with APC governor in Delta state
The Delta North senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ned Nwoko today said it’s not a do-or-die affair for him to be voted a senator. Nwoko made the assertion during an interactive session with journalists in Asaba. Nwoko who was a guest at “The Platform”, a programme organized by the Delta State Council … Continue reading Ned Nwoko explains why he can’t work with APC governor in Delta state
Emotional Turkish journalist narrates how parents survived deadly earthquakes
The elderly parents of Turkish journalist Turkmen Terzi escaped the deadly earthquakes that struck near the Turkey-Syria border on Monday. More than 6 300 people (at the time of writing) have been reported killed in the disaster. Terzi, a Turkish national and permanent resident in South Africa, told News24 that he received a phone call on Monday, … Continue reading Emotional Turkish journalist narrates how parents survived deadly earthquakes
Dogara: A northerner should succeed Buhari for equity and justice
Erstwhile Speaker of the House Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has said the North should succeed President Muhammadu Buhari and rule Nigeria for another four years. Dogara said ruling Nigeria for another four years after Buhari would ensure equity and justice for the North. He explained that the North would have equalled the South by ruling Nigeria … Continue reading Dogara: A northerner should succeed Buhari for equity and justice
Trending news in Nigeria 8/02/2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. With about 16 days to the general election, there are strong indications that the new naira notes scarcity may disrupt the exercise. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu said this during a meeting with the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele at the … Continue reading Trending news in Nigeria 8/02/2023
NNPC working with IPMAN to end fuel scarcity
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has allocated petrol to marketers directly to ease scarcity. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) made the disclosure on Tuesday. The President, Chinedu Okoronkwo said the order was issued after a closed-door meeting of both parties. It was agreed that IPMAN members should load petrol at … Continue reading NNPC working with IPMAN to end fuel scarcity
ICPC finds N258m hidden in bank head office, managers under arrest
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the discovery of N258million stashed in the head office of a bank in Abuja. The operation was part of efforts to get the institutions to comply with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive on the distribution of redesigned naira notes. An ICPC … Continue reading ICPC finds N258m hidden in bank head office, managers under arrest
2023 Elections: An open letter to the INEC Chairman
A human rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, Intersociety, has demanded the removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in charge of Lagos State, Olusegun Agbaje. The group made the demand in a letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Chairman, Prof. Yakubu Mahmood. Intersociety anchored its stand on … Continue reading 2023 Elections: An open letter to the INEC Chairman
2023 Elections: Advice to Nigerian voters
As the February 2023 elections approach fast, bear these in mind: A vote is a kind of prayer about the kind of world you want to live in (Rev. Raphael Warnock). Not voting is not a protest. It is a surrender (Keith Ellison). If you don't vote, you lose the right to complain (George Carlin). … Continue reading 2023 Elections: Advice to Nigerian voters
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