Operatives of the Bauchi Police Command have rescued a 5-year-old boy who was found chained by his father and starved for three days. The rescue came after a tip-off from concerned neighbours in the Gwallagan Mayaka area in the Bauchi metropolis. The p…
Fact check: Does drinking Aperol Spritz cause cancer?
The most popular summer drink these days might still be the Aperol Spritz, but recently there have been claims online suggesting that colourings contained in the aperitif are toxic and carcinogenic. The good news is that wee checked out this claim and …
Germany’s coalition reaches breakthrough on 2025 budget
The leaders of Germany’s three-party coalition achieved a breakthrough on the 2025 national budget on Friday after long negotiations, dpa has learnt from government sources. The coalition government also plans to stick with strict rules against budget …
Weekly Recap: Markets rebound as Europe shrugs off political jitters
Risk-on sentiment resumed in European stock markets this week as the potential outcome of the French election appears to be less disruptive. Across the Atlantic, Wall Street extended its record-breaking momentum due to growing expectations for the Fede…
Hong Kong Investor Relations Association Announces Winners of the 10th IR Awards 2024
The unwavering support of Listed Companies and investors over the last decade HONG KONG, July 5, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The Hong Kong Investor Relations Association (“HKIRA”) today announced the winners of the 10th Investor Relations Awards 2024 (the …
Election 2024: Just woken up? Here’s five things you need to know
By Charlie Conchie Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour has romped to a landslide victory in the General Election and will oust the Tories from power after 14 years. In a victory speech in Central London this morning, the Labour leader said that the “country had …
Don’t donate your pension to churches, mosques – Sanwo-Olu to civil servants
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has cautioned retirees against donating their pension to churches and mosques in the name of thanksgiving or tithe. Sanwo-Olu said retirees should use their pension to solve their family problems. He gave the …
Uttarakhand: Badrinath national highway blocked due to falling debris
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], July 5 (ANI): Vehicular movement on the Badrinath National Highway in Chamoli district was halted for several hours on Friday morning due to the falling and piling up of debris at two places in Chamoli district. The disru…
UK Election: Labour, Keir Starmer set for landslide victory
Labour Party, which is Britain’s main opposition, looks set for a landslide election win, according to exit polls on Thursday. This will bring to an end 14 years of right-wing Conservative rule. It also puts Labour leader Keir Starmer on the verge of r…
FCT: ‘I don’t need anybody’s permission for project’ – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has said beyond President Bola Tinubu, he does not need the approval of anyone before embarking on any project. Wike spoke yesterday during the flag-off of Kwaita-Yebu Road in Kwali Area Counc…