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Russian strike kills over 50 at Ukraine rail station
A rocket strike targeting a train station in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk on Friday killed at least 50 people and injured dozens who were attempting to flee amid Russia’s new focus on the region, Ukrainian officials said. Five…
Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes US’ first black female Supreme Court judge
The United States’ Senate on Thursday voted 53-47 to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson the first black American female to sit on the bench of the Supreme Court. He confirmation enjoyed cross partisan approval as three Republican senators comprising Mitt…
US, NATO pledge accountability for Ukraine war crimes
The government of the United States has pledged to ensure accountability for the gruesome massacre of rural civilians by Russian soldiers in Bucha, Ukraine. The government of President Joe Biden also confirmed President Vladimir Putin of Russia war criminal, stating…
Ukraine gives up freedom, territories for peace
Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports Negotiators representing the Ukrainian government on Tuesday offered up the country’s freedom to associate with Western military alliance and pledged military neutrality in exchange for a guarantee of peace with belligerent Russia. The offer came…
Queen’s jubilee: Jamaicans shun royals, demand slavery reparation
As Prince William and Duchess Kate are met with protests during their arrival to Jamaica for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, which marks the 70th anniversary of her coronation, pressure for the country to cut ties with the British monarchy continues…
Oil prices dive below $100/bbl as demand softens
Oil prices took a dive Tuesday after surfing close to the 2008 record levels, with all major benchmarks shedding market value. The development came as key economies of the world contend with new waves of the coronavirus pandemic, Iran begins…
Coca-Cola, Starbucks and McDonald’s quit Russia
Three major multinational brands- Coca-Cola, Starbucks, and McDonald’s- all announced within hours of each other on Tuesday that they have suspended operations in Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. In a statement posted to its website, Starbucks announced…
War in Ukraine: FG processing 479 Nigerians for evacuation
Sopuruchi Onwuka Federal government has declared custody of some 479 Nigerians struggling to find their way home from the war ravaged Ukrainian cities following the invasion of the country by neighbouring Russia and worsening humanitarian situation in the country where…
OPEC, IEA see stronger oil demand, rising prices
Sopuruchi Onwuka Figures and forecasts by the world’s oil market antagonists, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and International Energy Association (IEA) confirm that galloping demand propels increase in the prices of crude oil and natural gas liquids. Whereas…
Oil market sustaining price surge despite energy transition
Sopuruchi Onwuka Global energy analysts and industry leaders push strong opinions that crude oil prices would sustain its current strength despite pointers to geopolitical tension and cold weather in northern hemisphere which are traditional transient drivers. Industry consultancy groups, opinion…
