Oceans will have more plastics than fish in 2050 – UN Secretary
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that there would be more plastics than fish by 2050 if the present trends continue. Guterres, who stated this in his message for World…
U.S. angry with Mali over anti-democracy moves
The U.S. has condemned the Government of Mali for its refusal to allow political march requested by the opposition for Saturday, saying it was an affront on democracy. The Department…
Saudi Arabia says Qataris welcome to perform lesser Hajj
On the first anniversary of the blockade of Qatar by Saudi Arabia, the country’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said late on Monday that Qataris are welcome to visit the…
UN honours late Osotimehin
The UN and the international community paid glowing tributes to late Executive Director of UN Population Fund (UNFPA), Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin, at a special event to mark the first anniversary…
Police arrest 22 child trafficking syndicates
Abia State police command has arrested members of three suspected child trafficking syndicates, including 17-year-old Gift Daniel, who sold her two-day-old baby boy for N670, 000. The Police Commissioner, Mr…
