Tens of thousands feared dead in Mariupol as Russia renews assault in eastern Ukraine
LONDON — Tens of thousands of civilians could be dead in Mariupol, the city’s mayor said, as analysts warn that Russia is regrouping for a renewed assault on eastern Ukraine. The streets in Mariupol are “carpeted” with bodies, Vadym Boychenko, the mayor of Mariupol, said Monday. While there is no
Educational needs ‘enormous’ for Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Moldova
Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis that has unfolded in the weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, education advocates are working to ensure Ukraine’s displaced children are not forgotten. More than 4.6 million people have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries since the invasion began, according to data from the United Nations High
Shanghai lockdown tests resilience of ‘Zero-COVID’ strategy, as economic and social tolls grow
HONG KONG — China’s largest city is buckling under its biggest COVID-19 outbreak of the pandemic, with infections continuing to rise, despite a strict lockdown of more than 25 million Shanghai residents. Cases in Shanghai surged on Wednesday to another record high of 26,330, of which just 1,190 were symptomatic.
How the New York City subway shooting suspect was captured
Brooklyn subway shooter suspect Frank James, was arrested within 30 hours after the incident through a combination of on-the-ground detective work, technology and possibly a tip from the fugitive himself, investigators said. “We were able to shrink his world, quickly. There was nowhere left for him to run,” New York
PenCom kicks against bill seeking payment of “at least 75 per cent” lump sum to retirees
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has frowned at the suggested payment of “at least 75 per cent’’ lump sum to retiring workers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The suggestion was made in the Pension Reform Amendment Bill currently before the National Assembly. PenCom’s Director-General, Aisha Dahir-Umar, said the suggestion
Union Bank’s 2021 revenue touches record high of N177.3 billion but profit drops
Nigeria’s second oldest financial institution, Union Bank, attained a revenue milestone in 2021 as its gross earnings for the year hit an all-time peak of N177.3 billion, its audited financials obtained from the Nigerian Exchange showed on Wednesday. The feat rested on a more-than-double elevation in cash from recovered debt
P-Harcourt refinery to refine 60,000 bpsd by Q1 2023 — FG
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva, has said the Port Harcourt refinery was on course to resume operations by the first quarter of 2023. Sylva spoke while fielding questions from journalists shortly after the facility tour in Eleme, Rivers, on Tuesday. In 2021, the Nigerian National Petroleum
Russian tank accidentally blows up own comrades during an ambush in Ukraine
Chilling footage of a Russian tank accidentally blowing up its own comrades during an ambush in Ukraine have been seen online. The clip appears to show the disastrous mistake taking place outside the city of Kyiv during a friendly fire incident. The drone footage shows images of a
Abductors of DELSU lecturer demand N50m ransom
Abductors of a lecturer with the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Professor Ovaborhene Idamoyibo, have demanded N50 million as a ransom for his release. The Head of Music Department was abducted by gunmen at the popular Eku junction in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State while
Man remanded by court in Oyo state for beating thief to death
A 29-year-old man, Aliu Oladeji has been remanded in a custodial centre by Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, for allegedly beating a thief to death. Plea of the defendant who resides in Ayedaade area, was not taken by Magistrate, I. O. Osho who ordered that he