Argentina Withdraws From World Health Organization
Argentina formally withdrew from the World Health Organization on Tuesday, the foreign minister said, following in the path of the United States which took the same step earlier this year.…
Two Men In Kenyan Court For Ant-Smuggling
Two men appeared in a Nairobi court on Tuesday accused of attempting to smuggle thousands of ants to China, a lucrative trade exposed last year in the east African country.…
FG Declares Thursday, Friday Public Holidays For Eid-el-Fitr
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 19 March, and Friday, 20 March 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the…
Trump’s Counterterrorism Chief Resigns To Protest Iran War
A senior US counterterrorism official resigned on Tuesday to protest the US-Israeli war against Iran and said the Islamic Republic posed no imminent threat to the United States. “I cannot…
Brazil’s New Climate Plan Targets Deforestation
Brazilian leaders unveiled a new national climate plan Monday that prioritizes enhanced forest protection as a key strategy in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Latin American giant hasn’t updated its…
Britain Rushes To Contain ‘Unprecedented’ Meningitis Outbreak
The British health minister on Tuesday described a deadly outbreak of meningitis linked to a nightclub as “unprecedented” after two students died and 13 people were hospitalised. Health Minister Wes…
5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Cuba
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba early Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake hit at a depth of 11.6 kilometers (7.2 miles) about…
‘Monday Sit-At-Home Is Over In Anambra,’ Soludo Declares At Inauguration
Governor Chukwuma Soludo says security has improved in Anambra, citing the years-long sit-at-home, which he said is now a thing of the past in the state. The governor spoke on…
Iraq Asks Iran For Oil Tanker Passage Through Strait Of Hormuz — Minister
Iraq was in contact with Iran to try to arrange passage for some of its oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, the country’s oil minister told local media. A…
LIVE: Swearing-In Of Governor Soludo For A Second Term
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State and his deputy, Onyekachi Ibezim, are being sworn in for a second term in office. The ceremony is taking place in Awka Anambra State…