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26 U.S. soldiers, five civilians in South Korea contract COVID-19

The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) on Tuesday said twenty-six more U.S. soldiers and five…

Niger, six other countries lose right to vote in UNGA -Guterres

Niger and six other countries have lost their right to vote in the United…

Over 70 kg drugs seized in southwest China

Two suspects were arrested with more than 70 kilogrammes of drugs seized from a…

Mechanic in court for allegedly stealing motorcycle

A 32-year-old mechanic, Sani Shehu, on Tuesday appeared in a Chief Magistrates Court sitting…

Pope Francis gives Bishop Kukah new appointment

The head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis has honoured Bishop of Sokoto Diocese,…

Group lauds Buhari for appointing Marwa as NDLEA Chairman

The Centre for Ethical Rebirth Among Nigerian Youths (CERANY) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari…

Alleged illegal campaign funds: Pakistani opposition protests

The Pakistan opposition group on Tuesday began gathering for a protest against the Prime…

Missing American climber found dead near K2 peak in Pakistan

An American climber Alex Goldfarb who went missing near K2, the world’s second-highest mountain,…

Afghan President, NATO chief hold peace talks

Afghan President, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, and NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, have held a phone…

EU Commission wants 70% COVID-19 vaccination in bloc by summer

About 70 per cent of adults in the European Union should be vaccinated against…

Soyinka defends Bishop Kukah, says he didn’t denigrate Islam

Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has stated that he does not see anything wrong…

Archbishop Desmond Tutu makes COVID-19 vaccine vow

South Africa's Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, has urged fellow citizens not…

Truck crushes 15 sleeping workers in India

At least 15 labourers have been crushed to death by a truck in India…

Scientists discover new specie of bat with beautiful colours

Scientists have discovered a new species of bat that have bright orange fur and…

Director demoted by Magu emerges as head of EFCC Academy

A Director with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ayo Olowonihi, has been appointed…