Nnamdi Kanu Broadcast On Biafra War @ 50
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the Leader and Head Flagbearer of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) talks about his radio broadcast and on his verified facebook page. He has highlighted a few definite points on the timeline of the Biafra war, the events that led to it, it’s aftermath and how Britain played a major role […]
What Is Russia’s Putin Up To?
It came out of nowhere. Even ministers in the Russian government apparently did not see their departure coming. Was it a case of a new working year in Moscow – out with the old and in with the new? But it was clear Vladimir Putin, 67, had change in mind. With four years to go […]
Smog In Southern Europe Sparks Car Bans And Protests
Cities across southern Europe are experiencing dangerously high levels of smog caused by a prolonged period of dry sunny weather and light winds. Temporary bans on diesel vehicles have been ordered in major Italian cities, including the capital, Rome, in an effort to reduce the pollution. In Bosnia-Herzegovina, protesters have taken to the streets in […]
Kashmir Avalanche: Girl Rescued After 18 Hours In Snow
A 12-year-old girl has been found alive after being buried under snow for 18 hours when an avalanche hit her home in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Samina Bibi said she had been “screaming and shouting for help” as she lay trapped in a room under the snow, she told Reuters. She said she thought she would “die […]
‘Sars-Family’ Virus Claims Second Victim In China
A second person has died in China from a new, pneumonia-like virus, local officials have announced. They say the death was recorded in the eastern city of Wuhan, where the outbreak began in December. Meanwhile, Japan confirmed its first case of the virus – the second country outside China after Thailand to do so. The […]
Trump Impeachment: Senators Sworn In For Historic Trial
The 100 lawmakers of the US Senate were sworn in on Thursday as jurors for the impending impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts administered the oath to the senators to “do impartial justice”. In the coming weeks, the senators will decide whether Mr Trump should be removed […]
Spain Billionaire Guilty Of Trying To Smuggle A Picasso
A Spanish billionaire art collector has been sentenced to 18 months in jail and fined $58m (£44m) for trying to smuggle a Picasso abroad to sell at auction. The painter’s work Head of a Young Woman, declared a national treasure, was seized from Jaime Botín’s yacht in Corsica, France, in 2015. Botín, 83, is the […]
Nile River Dam Row: Egypt, Ethiopia And Sudan Make Deal
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan have reached an initial deal on the filling and operation of what will be Africa’s biggest hydro-electric dam. The three nations agreed, following a meeting in Washington, that the mega dam on the River Nile should be filled in stages during the rainy season. Ethiopia, which is building the dam, wants […]
Allison Donahue: US Lawmaker Peter Lucido Probed
A US lawmaker is facing investigation for telling a reporter schoolboys “could have a lot of fun” with her. Allison Donahue, 22, said she felt “humiliated” by the comment Michigan state senator Peter Lucido made when she went to him for comment on a story. His remark was “belittling and it came from a place […]
Trump Impeachment: Pelosi Warns ‘President’s Henchmen’
US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has warned Republicans not to become “the president’s henchmen” as the Trump impeachment trial began. Mrs Pelosi renewed her call for fresh evidence and witnesses to be admitted in the forthcoming hearings. Pre-trial proceedings have begun with the charges being formally read aloud to the Senate. Donald Trump […]
Warren Accused Sanders Of Calling Her A Liar
Elizabeth Warren accused rival Bernie Sanders of calling her a liar at the end of a Democratic candidates’ TV debate, according to a newly released recording. On Tuesday, she refused to shake his hand during a tense, post-debate talk. The audio of their heated exchange has since emerged, revealing what the candidates said to each […]
My Show Was Priority- Oprah On Why She Never Got Married
Billionaire media mogul Oprah Winfrey, has revealed why she never got married despite having a relationship of over 30 years with Graham Stedman. Oprah who has been together with Graham for a long time, revealed that she had doubts after they got engaged and realised she” didn’t actually want a marriage.” Speaking to People Magazine […]