China Appoints ‘Wolf Warrior’ as New Foreign Minister
The 56-year-old replaces Wang Yi, who has been the face of Chinese diplomacy since 2013.
Flags at Half-mast at FIFA For ‘Eternal king’ Pele
“Flags at the home of FIFA in Zurich are flying at half-mast today, as we remember the eternal king: Pele,”
Brazilian Football Legend Pele Dies at 82
His fame was such that in 1967 factions of a civil war in Nigeria agreed to a brief cease-fire so he could play an exhibition match in the country.
Ukraine Hit By Yet Another Russian Missile Barrage
It is the latest in a series of Russian strikes targeting vital infrastructure.
US to Sell Taiwan Anti-Tank System Amid Rising China Threat
The Volcano system and all related equipment would cost an estimated $180 million.
UN Names New Coordinator for Black Sea Grain Initiative
Abdullah Abdul Samad Dashti will help coordinate the five-month-old operation by Turkey, Ukraine, Russia and the United Nations
Musician ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley, Grandson of Bob Marley, Dies at 31
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness said in a tweet that he was “deeply saddened” by news of the death, and offered his condolences to Marley’s parents
Fitch Predicts Slow Economic Growth for Nigeria in 2023 But Rise to 3.3% in 2024
“We expect that the country’s economy will expand by just 2.5 per cent due to disruptions associated with the February 2023 election and the continued decline of oil production.”
Dean Smith Sacked As Norwich City Manager
Former Aston Villa boss Smith succeeded Daniel Farke in November 2021
Republican US Lawmaker-elect Admits Fabricating Resume
Santos apologized for what he called “embellishing my resume”
Russia to Ban Oil Exports to Countries With Price Cap From February
The decree will be in effect from February 1 until July 1.
UN Calls on Taliban to Drop Restrictions on Women
He said the policies risked destabilising Afghan society
Terrorists Attack Kaduna Community on Christmas Day, Kill One, Abduct 45
“They went from house to house, kidnapping people.
Ukraine Calls for Russia’s Removal From UN
The statement said that Russia “illegally occupies the seat of the USSR in the UN Security Council”
Moscow Accuses Ukraine of Deadly Air Base Attack
Moscow has accused pro-Kyiv forces of targeting Russian military sites and civilian infrastructure
China’s COVID-19 Surge Raises Odds of New Coronavirus Mutant
It could be similar to omicron variants circulating now, a combination of strains or something entirely different.
Three Foreign NGOs Stop Work in Afghanistan after Taliban Ban on Women Staff
The ministry said women working in NGOs were not observing “the Islamic hijab and other rules and regulations
Taliban Order NGOs to Stop Women Staff from Working Over ‘Hijab’
An official at an international NGO involved in food distribution said the ban was a “big blow”.
Nigeria Will Consider Domiciling Whistleblowing Policy In Public Complaints Commission
He also promised speedy consideration of the Commission’s application to own a radio station.
‘Rambo’ Rabuka Returns as Fiji Prime Minister
The 74-year-old Rabuka said he felt “humbled” as he made his way out of parliament to be sworn in by the country’s president.
