Even in Saudi Arabia, UAE where Ramadan is deeply revered schools remain open — CAN tells northern states
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has criticized the directive to close all schools in Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi States for up to five weeks during Ramadan, calling it a violation of students’ rights. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, expressed concerns over the decision, stating that it disrupts education and worsens the already high…
Arab world, aid groups slam Israel’s block on Gaza aid
Israel stopped the entry of essential aid into the Gaza Strip on Sunday, following a decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, drawing a strong rebuke from the United Nations, regional powers Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and humanitarian organizations. The move is in response to what Netanyahu’s office called “Hamas’ refusal” to accept an outline for…
KZN floods | Mop-up operations continue after flooding, mudslides
Sunday 02 March 2025 – 09:15am DURBAN – As mop-up operations continue, the KwaZulu-Natal Human Settlements Department is relocating flood victims to temporary accommodation. Communities are rebuilding after severe weather conditions claimed 11 lives in the past week. eNCA reporter Nkosikhona Malinga-Mnisi is on the ground.
Elon Musk slams Ukrainian President Zelensky of prolonging war: ‘Cruel and inhumane’
Elon Musk criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on X, calling his decision to continue the war with Russia “cruel and inhumane.” Musk also highlighted declining US support for Zelensky, citing a report showing a drop in public confidence…
Ministers expected to axe ‘right to switch off’ in coming week
Ministers are expected to axe plans to give people a right to “switch off” outside work hours, reports have suggested. The policy was a central part of Sir Keir Starmer’s manifesto promise of a “New Deal for Working People” aimed at strengthening employment rights. It did not appear in the Employment Bill which is currently…
Israel halts humanitarian aid; 116 killed in Gaza since ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel would not allow any further humanitarian aid into Gaza…
Thai authorities struggle to sort scammers from victims
Authorities are rushing to identify which of the 119 Thai nationals released from scam call centres in Cambodia and deported back to Thailand on Saturday were actual victims of human trafficking and who went there voluntarily…
‘MMC best way to protect journo rights, promote professionalism’
Experts hope Sabah, Sarawak would have separate reps in the council…We disagree with Supreme Court judgment but will implement it- Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that although his administration disagrees with the Supreme Court judgments that put to rest the lingering political disputes in the state, he is bound to obey the orders made therein by the court as a law-abiding government. The governor said that although humans are not above mistakes…