Новости за 16.12.2024

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Sunday, flagged off the rebuilding of the 187-year-old Zaria Central Mosque, which collapsed in August 2023, resulting in the loss of no fewer than six lives and injuring 10 others. The PUNCH reports that a section of the 187-year-old mosque collapsed around 4 pm on Friday, August 11, 2023,

After an upsetting loss for a seat in the Senate, Rep. Barbara Lee is retiring from Congress. But this will not stop her from continuing to work in public service. She joins Jonathan Capehart to reflect on her legacy after 25 years, and discuss what's next for her.

A grand jury could be asked to hand up an indictment against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing CEO Brian Thompson.  It could pave the way for Mangione to be brought back to New York. NBC News' Priscilla Thompson reports.

A rare, violent tornado hit parts of Northern California causing injuries and damaging homes and businesses. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

The curtains were drawn on the 2024 Obasa Games as Victory FC were crowned champions of the football event after a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout against Lionheart FC at the Anwar-Islam Secondary School, Dopemu-Agege. Over 500 U-19 athletes from across the Local Government Area and Local Council Development Area that make up the Lagos West

Protecting cultural treasures and heritage sites in conflict zones is not some luxury that should be pursued only after all other wartime needs are met. In many wars, cultural erasure is central to the aggressor's strategy; and when it occurs, the prospects for peace and recovery grow dimmer.

Despite ambitious commitments from governments and the untiring efforts of international institutions, NGOs, and philanthropic foundations, global progress toward ending poverty has slowed markedly. What will it take to put this central component of the broader development agenda back on track?

The COVID-19 pandemic and an increasingly volatile global environment have highlighted supply-chain vulnerabilities that could jeopardize ASEAN’s economic outlook. To reduce these risks, the group, under Malaysia’s chairmanship next year, must diversify its supply sources, invest in infrastructure, and adopt digital solutions.

The past year revealed a world in shambles, one with tragic echoes to Pablo Picasso's famous tableau of mass slaughter carried out with modern efficiency. Like Picasso's generation, we must not avert our eyes from the bleak and tragic global reality that is now being conjured before our eyes.

The sovereign-debt crisis threatening developing economies is compounded by climate change and unchecked environmental destruction, which drive up borrowing costs. To confront these interconnected threats, rich countries must show that their commitments to financing climate action in poor countries are more than just talk.

Rather than use “normal” policy tools, such as interest rates and fiscal spending, to address low consumption or deflationary pressures, Chinese policymakers should be pursuing fundamental reforms that address the issues underlying these problems. The key is to allow for a more market-driven allocation of land, money, and labor.

Will Donald Trump's second presidency move the US toward authoritarianism, or will it be just another conservative administration? With the past eight years having provided ample evidence of the president-elect's contempt for the rule of law and democratic institutions, no question is more important.

Had Joe Biden withdrawn from the US presidential race earlier, there might have been a good chance that his successor would maintain many of his economic-policy initiatives. Now we will see how many of those policies – if any at all – survive another four years of Donald Trump.

With AI systems’ energy usage set to skyrocket, securing sufficient access to electricity has become a top priority for many companies. But while the private sector is doing what it can to stay ahead of the curve, it will not succeed unless policymakers clear away outdated regulatory hurdles.

Though it may seem counterintuitive, there is a decent chance that the Middle East could become more stable in the coming year. Much will depend on whether the incoming US administration can take advantage of Iran’s weakness to broker the kinds of deals that President-elect Donald Trump prides himself on.

While US President-elect Donald Trump inherits a strong economy from Joe Biden, he faces a more challenging global economy than he did in his first term. With the new administration likely to be staffed by many inexperienced members, early gains could quickly give way to the first non-pandemic recession of the Trump era.

Given that generative AI models capable of rendering life-like “deepfakes” are now accessible to everyone, it is understandable that many would worry about the implications for elections and democratic discourse. But during the “super election year” of 2024, the worst predictions were not borne out.

Although AI has great potential to bring exciting changes to education, art, medicine, robotics, and other fields, it also poses major risks, most of which are not being addressed. Judging by the response so far from political and other institutions, we can safely expect many years of instability.

State will keep ‘golden share’ in troubled postal service

The Organised Private Sector has joined the call on the Central Bank of Nigeria to address the cash scarcity witnessed nationwide, stressing that the country is not developed enough for cashless transactions. Members of the OPS pointed out that the scarcity of cash has adversely affected businesses, especially those in the Micro, Small, and Medium

A prominent son of the Ajimoko Haastrup Bilaro Ruling House, Dr. Olumobi Haastrup, has declared his interest in contesting for the vacant stool of the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland. The announcement followed the recent passing of the late monarch, Oba Dr. Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, whose first traditional rites were concluded on December 10, 2024.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signaled support for Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies, including modifying his city's sanctuary law. In an exclusive interview with MSNBC's Jonathan Capehart, Adams responds to allegations that he's cozying up to Trump for clemency from federal corruption charges.

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died last year but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.

Council is required under the Reserves Act to develop a reserve management plan for the area that will help enable a mix of uses and values to be supported as well as putting in place policy to guide the day-to-day management of the Reserve.

Bangladesh officials and Indian high commission in Dhaka said two serving officers from both sides comprised the delegations that will attend the celebrations in Dhaka and Kolkata.