Almost 400 Wounded In Lebanon Clashes Saturday: Rescuers
Almost 400 people were wounded Saturday during running battles between Lebanese anti-government protesters and security forces in the capital Beirut, rescue services said. It was the heaviest toll since the protests erupted three months ago, with the Red Cross and Civil Defence saying 377 people at least were rushed to hospitals or treated at the […]
Argentines Remember Prosecutor Killed While Probing Jews
Argentines paid tribute Saturday to a prosecutor on the fifth anniversary of his unsolved death while probing the bombing of a Jewish community center — an attack in which he alleged a presidential cover-up to shield Iran in exchange for trade. Prosecutor Alberto Nisman led the probe of the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israelite […]
Dare To Dream, Klopp Tells Liverpool After Leaving Man U
Liverpool fans should be dreaming of a first Premier League title for 30 years, admitted Jurgen Klopp even if the German is taking nothing for granted after opening up a 16-point lead at the top of the table. Goals early and late from Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah earned a 2-0 victory over Manchester […]
World Powers Agree New Push For Libya Peace
World leaders committed Sunday to ending all foreign meddling in Libya’s war and to uphold a weapons embargo at a Berlin summit, as part of a broader plan to end the spiralling conflict. The presidents of Russia, Turkey and France were among global chiefs signing up to the plan to stop interfering in the war […]
Harry And Meghan Begin Life As (Almost) Ordinary People
Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan began a new life Sunday as somewhat ordinary people with financial worries and security concerns after being stripped of their royal titles and public funding by the Queen. The settlement announced by Buckingham Palace on Saturday saw the 93-year-old monarch assume her painfully familiar role of managing a […]
Ifeanyi Ubah Re-Appointed Into CAF Organising Commitee
Senator (Dr.) Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah has just been re-appointed by the Confederation of Africa Football as a Member of the Organizing Committee for the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Senator Ubah’s re-appointment into the governing football body in Africa is a master stroke that will further sustain the consolidation of organizing a […]
Massive Protest In Imo Over Ihedioha’s Removal
A massive protest is currently on going in Imo State over the Supreme Court judgement that sacked Emeka Ihedioha of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as Governor, and declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the election winner. Hundreds of youths are marching through the streets, carrying banners, placards and chanting solidarity songs. Last […]
Tinubu Will Never Be President Of Nigeria – Pa Adebanjo
Pa Ayo Adebanjo says Tinubu will never become the president of Nigeria, adding that Buhari is only deceiving him. Yoruba elders have come for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for keeping mum over Operation Amotekun, a security outfit established by his region’s governors. On Saturday, January 18, 2020, […]
S’East And S’South Traditional Rulers Support Kanu
Monarchs from the South-East and the South-South geopolitical zones of Nigeria have concluded that what is going on in the country have made Biafra an Unavoidable option for their people. The traditional rulers made this statement during their condolence visit at Afaraukwu Umuahia country home of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, […]
England Enforce Follow-On Before Rain Stops Play
England enforced the follow-on after they needed only 28 balls to dismiss South Africa’s last four batsmen on the fourth day of the third Test at St George’s Park on Sunday. But rain delayed their progress with South Africa on 15 for no wicket in their second innings, still 275 runs behind England’s first innings […]
Five Women To Watch At The Australian Open Tennis
Serena Williams can make history at the Australian Open as she pursues a 24th Grand Slam singles title, which would equal Margaret Court’s all-time record. But there are numerous threats to the American, especially from the new generation headed by Australia’s world number one Ashleigh Barty and defending champion Naomi Osaka. AFP Sport picks out […]
UN Libya Mission Concerned Over Threats To Block Oil
The United Nations mission in Libya has express deep concern over efforts to disrupt oil production in the war-torn country and urged all sides to exercise restraint. “This move would have devastating consequences first and foremost for the Libyan people who depend on the free flow of oil for their well-being,” the mission said in a statement […]