Washington DC [ US ], April 16 (ANI): The US Department of State said on Tuesday ( US local time) that America continues to push for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine . Until the ceasefire is achieved, spokesperson Tammy Bruce said, “there would be no negotiations, no decisions, no …
Sahara: De Mistura drops diplomatic reserve, signals readiness for mediation role
The Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, delivered Monday a charged address from the UN Security Council chamber in New York, that saw him step away from the usual diplomatic reserve and adopt a tone of urgency. Calling for immediate international engagement, De Mistura warned …
Experts tip Rwandan youth on combatting genocide denial online
Youth are being called upon to take an active role in defending the truth and fighting genocide denial through social media platforms, as Rwanda continues to observe 100 days during which over a million people were massarced from April 7 to July 4, 1994. With the rise of misinformation and …
Uncertain times make Beijing’s vigilance on national security more critical
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, is right to ask the business community to stand firm and protect the interests of the city and the nation National Security Education Day has become an important event in the Hong Kong government’s calendar over the past decade. Amid intensifying …
Lorry driver arrested after pedestrian found dead
A lorry driver has been arrested after the body of a male pedestrian was found near a dual carriageway in north Wales. North Wales Police said officers were called to the A55 near to Kinmel Park Services at Bodelwyddan in Denbighshire at 8:14 BST on Tuesday. The man, 35, was …
We’ll deal with ‘rogue’ school officials, Education CS Ogamba says
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said teachers and officials who flout rules and regulations in co-curricular activities will face disciplinary action.He said co-curricular activities are educational events and will be governed by policies, guidelines, and regulations set out by the Ministry of Education.The CS was speaking in Nakuru during …
National Assembly recommend appointment of Ruku, Wendot as CSs
The National Assembly Committee on Appointments has recommended the approval of two key cabinet nominees, paving the way for their formal appointment to crucial government ministries. According to the Fifth Report of the Committee on Appointments, tabled in Parliament and signed by Speaker of the National Assembly and Committee Chair …
Ruto to host national drama, film festival winners at State House in Nakuru
The Executive Office of the President will host the winners of the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival 2025 at the State House, Nakuru, for a state concert on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The State Concert will feature performances by top schools that excelled in the 2025 Kenya National Schools …
Curtain call for commissions: Is British theatre in crisis?
A study from the BBC has found that last year, the 40-top funded theatre companies put on 229 original commissions, a 31% drop from the 332 productions put on in 2014. For the research, it analysed the showings from 2014 and 2024 at the UK’s top 40 venues, festivals and …
LAUTECH Graduates 94 Students With First Class Honours As It Marks 35th Anniversary
IBADAN : The Vice Chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso, Prof. Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu, on Tuesday disclosed that no fewer than 94 Students of the institution will be graduating with the first-class Honours at the 17th convocation event that also coincides with the 35th founder’s …