[ad_1] A night of chaos unfolded on the campus of the University of California in Los Angeles. Bangs were heard and smoke could be seen as police tried to deter pro-Palestinian protesters that had set up a camp outside the university buildings. Demonstrations are continuing at dozens of universities across the US; there have been […]
[ad_1] Nollywood actress, Eniola Ajao, has revealed why she kept her 21-year-old son, Ayomide Daniel, away from social media. Ajao said the decision was taken even before she ventured into the movie industry, adding that it was supposed to stem off stigma attached to being a single mother. “It was something I decided a long […]
[ad_1] President Biden gives remarks about student protests over the war in Gaza from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Thursday. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP President Biden gives remarks about student protests over the war in Gaza from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Thursday. Evan Vucci/AP […]
[ad_1] The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has increased the maximum deposit insurance coverage levels for all licensed deposit-taking financial institutions with immediate effect. The NDIC Managing Director, Bello Hassan, disclosed this Thursday at a press conference. He noted that the NDIC’s Interim Management Committee (IMC) approved the adjustments during its 18th meeting on 24 […]
[ad_1] Danish shipping giant Maersk posted a huge drop in net profit for the first quarter on Thursday as Yemeni rebel attacks force it to avoid the vital Red Sea route. Maersk reported a net profit of $177 million in the first three months of the year, a 13-fold drop from the same period last […]
[ad_1] Luis Escarraman spent $139 when he picked up some vitamin C and a few items of clothing for himself and his daughter. “I need to work extra to get what I used to have before,” he told NPR. Asma Khalid/NPR hide caption toggle caption Asma Khalid/NPR Luis Escarraman spent $139 when he picked up […]
[ad_1] Africa can’t afford to continue being absent from the UN’s pivotal shake-up of global governance. September’s United Nations (UN) Summit of the Future is touted as a crucial moment to forge a new pact that can better deal with global governance challenges. The UN calls the event a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity to reinvigorate global action, […]
[ad_1] Dr. Todd Rasmussen stands in his home office in Rochester, Minn. He is a former combat surgeon who did six tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jenn Ackerman for NPR hide caption toggle caption Jenn Ackerman for NPR Dr. Todd Rasmussen stands in his home office in Rochester, Minn. He is a former combat surgeon […]
[ad_1] Global research capacity is not distributed equitably, with Africa particularly under-served. Funding for African post-doctoral research is improving, but this is not matched by opportunities later. Equitable international research partnerships that make optimum use of local expertise can level the playing field. The world is enjoying unprecedented levels of interconnectedness, which has brought enormous […]
[ad_1] QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A double landmine blast killed one person and wounded at least 18 Thursday in Pakistan’s southwest, a police officer said. The first landmine exploded when a truck was passing through a valley in coal-rich Duki district, Baluchistan province. The second detonated when counter-terrorism officials and civilians were examining the initial […]