Around 40,000 junior doctors in the United Kingdom began a three-day walkout on Monday that is expected to be even more disruptive to the country's healthcare system than recent industrial action by nurses and ambulance staff. A wave of strikes has disrupted life in Britain as workers react to decades-high inflation that reached 11.1% in … Continue reading Why the British are embarking on more protests
Day: March 13, 2023
ICC to investigate alleged Russian war crimes — New York Times
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will open two cases against Russian officials, the New York Times reported. A spokeswoman for the office of ICC prosecutor Karim Khan said it "offers no comment about this story." The New York Times said the first case involved Russia's alleged abduction of Ukrainian children. The second case pertains to allegations that Moscow deliberately targets … Continue reading ICC to investigate alleged Russian war crimes — New York Times
Ukrainian crews finish Leopard 2 tank training in Spain
Spain has wrapped up its four-week training of dozens of Ukrainian soldiers in how to use Leopard 2A4 tanks ahead of the planned delivery of six of Spain's own mothballed Leopard 2 tanks later this year. Some 40 Ukrainian tank crew members and 15 mechanical specialists had been taken to a military base in Zaragoza, … Continue reading Ukrainian crews finish Leopard 2 tank training in Spain
Russia agrees to extend grain deal with Ukraine
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Russia has agreed to extend the Black Sea grain deal for a further 60 days after previously hinting that it could block the extension. The deal, brokered by the UN and Turkey, was first signed by both Russia and Ukraine in July last year, allowing Ukrainian agricultural goods to be … Continue reading Russia agrees to extend grain deal with Ukraine
OSCARS 95TH: Complete list of winners and losers
THE 95TH ACADEMY AWARDS | 2023 Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood Sunday, March 12, 2023 Honoring movies released in 2022. ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE WINNER BRENDAN FRASER The Whale NOMINEES AUSTIN BUTLER Elvis COLIN FARRELL The Banshees of Inisherin PAUL MESCAL Aftersun BILL NIGHY Living ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE WINNER KE HUY QUAN Everything … Continue reading OSCARS 95TH: Complete list of winners and losers
OSCARS 2023: Full list of winners
The 95th Academy Awards took place at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday. The following is the full list of 2023 Oscar winners: Animated featureGuillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio – WINNER!Marcel the Shell With Shoes OnPuss in Boots: The Last WishThe Sea BeastTurning Red Best Supporting actorBrendan Gleeson, The Banshees of InisherinBrian Tyree Henry, CausewayJudd Hirsch, … Continue reading OSCARS 2023: Full list of winners
Vincent Enyeama named Africa’s greatest goalkeeper
The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) has named Vincent Enyeama as the greatest African goalkeeper of all time. IFFHS ranked the goalkeepers from 1987 to 2022. The ranking was done for all the different continents including Europe, South America and Asia. Enyeama was recognised for his impressive displays during his active days … Continue reading Vincent Enyeama named Africa’s greatest goalkeeper
Top news in Nigeria today 13/03/2023
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. State governments, which sued the Federal Government on the naira redesign policy, have given the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, till Tuesday to comply with the order of the Supreme Court … Continue reading Top news in Nigeria today 13/03/2023
Naira Scarcity: CBN approved use of old notes
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo confirmed on Monday that the Central Bank of Nigeria has asked commercial banks to dispense and accept old naira notes as deposits. Soludo, a former CBN governor, made this known in a statement he posted on his social media handles. He explained that the Governor of CBN, … Continue reading Naira Scarcity: CBN approved use of old notes
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