Nigeria’s central bank auctions $876 million to 26 banks
Martins Owoseni Abuja – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has successfully auctioned $876.26 million to 26 deposit money banks (DMBs) in the latest Retail Dutch Auction System (RDAS) held…
Family of French explorer who died in Titan sub disaster seeks $50m in lawsuit
Paul-Henri Nargeolet was among five who died when sub imploded during a voyage to the Titanic wreck site in 2023 The Guardian The family of a French explorer who died…
Congo’s president accuses former leader of backing a US-sanctioned rebel coalition
Tshisekedi’s accusation follows the U.S. announcement of sanctions against the AFC last month Associated Press Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi accused former leader Joseph Kabila of backing a U.S.-sanctioned coalition of…
New Bangladesh police chief vows probe into protest killings, offers apology
More than 400 people were killed during weeks of clashes between protesters and security forces before ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina quit on Monday AFP Bangladesh’s newly appointed police chief on…
Amnesty International says 21 killed in Nigeria hardship protests
Africa’s most populous country is suffering its worst economic crisis in a generation AFP Amnesty International has accused Nigerian security forces of killing at least 21 protesters during a week…
Olympics sees 40-plus cases of Covid and respiratory disease: WHO
Several high profile athletes have suffered from Covid-19 at the 2024 Paris Games AFP Geneva – More than 40 athletes at the Paris Olympics have tested positive for Covid-19 and…
Nigerian Army compensates family of 16-year-old boy shot dead in Kaduna protests with ₦300,000
This follows the army’s confession that the fatal shooting of the boy was from a soldier Morakinyo Akinosun KADUNA, Nigeria – The family of Ismail Mohammed, a 16-year-old boy killed…
Doctor detained after allegedly killing 4 elderly patients
The suspect is accused of killing four patients who were in the nursing service’s care in June and July Associated Press BERLIN – A doctor has been arrested in Berlin…
Dubai International Airport, busiest for global travel, sees half-year record of 44.9M passengers
Travelers from India passed through DXB terminals in the largest numbers through the first half of the year, followed by Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom Associated Press DUBAI, United…
Thousands flee as Russia battles major border attack from Ukraine
Officials say at least five civilians have been killed and 24 wounded since the incursion began AFP Russia was battling a major cross-border incursion from Ukraine for a second day…