US life expectancy has fallen to the lowest level seen since 1996, continuing a steep decline largely driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. Government data showed life expectancy at birth now stands at…
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‘We Want More Nigerian Workers’ – says Qatar
THE government of Qatar has expressed its willingness to have more Nigerians in the country’s labour force. Chargé d’Affaires of the embassy of Qatar in Nigeria, Ahmad AL-Horr disclosed this when he…
After Obasanjo; Atiku, Wike, others meet in London
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar met with Governor Nyesom Wike in London on Thursday. VAM reports that the meeting came hours after former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, Thursday, led…
12-Year-Old Shoots Nigerian Mother Dead, Blames Intruder
Voice Air Media Online newspaper A 12-year-old Nigerian boy has killed his mother, Ayobiyi Cook, at their home in Forestdale, Alabama, United States. According to CBS News, the boy “accidentally discharged a…
JUST IN: Tragedy As Passenger Plane Crashes On Highway, Bursts Into Flames
A single-engine airplane crashed into a pickup truck on the 91 Freeway in Corona and then burst into flames, authorities said. The California Highway Patrol began receiving reports of a plane crash…
WhatsApp adds fresh privacy features that everyone should start using
Three new features have been announced for Meta’s messaging app, and they all seem to be about helping users protect their privacy. On Tuesday, WhatsApp announced three new privacy features: leaving groups…
Nigeria Makes Top Five World Bank Debtors’ List
The World Bank Financial reports have revealed that Nigeria is now ranked fourth among world top debtors. According to the newly released World Bank Fiscal Year 2022 audited financial statements for International…
BREAKING: Again, London Court Denies Senator Ekweremadu Bail
Former Deputy Senator President, Ike Ekweremadu may continue in detention with the UK authority over the alleged case of organ harvesting. TheCable reports that the Central Criminal Court in UK has adjourned…
27-year-old Emerged Lawmaker In Australia
On Monday 20 June 2022, Fatima Payman was confirmed as Labor’s newest Senator from Western Australia to sit in the Australian Federal Parliament in Canberra. The election of this 27-year old Muslim…
WHO Declares Monkeypox Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared monkeypox a global health emergency. WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today said the risk of monkeypox is moderate globally, except in Europe where risk…