Governor Ayade Swears In Eneji As C- River Ag Chief Judge
Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade has sworn in Justice Maurice Eneji as the acting Chief Judge of the state. The swearing-in of the CJ on Tuesday follows the non-confirmation of Justice Akon Ikpeme as the substantive Chief Judge of the state by the Cross River State House of Assembly on Monday. While asking […]
WHO: World In Uncharted Territory, US Virus Toll Rises
The world has entered uncharted territory in its battle against the deadly coronavirus, the UN health agency warned, as new infections dropped dramatically in China on Tuesday but surged abroad with the US death toll rising to six. Globally, the virus has killed more than 3,100 people and infected over 90,000 even as a clear […]
Netanyahu Stands Strong On Win Despite Corruption Charges
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emerged victorious Tuesday after Israel’s third election in a year despite a looming corruption trial, dismaying the Palestinians who were angered by his hardline campaign pledges. Monday’s election left the veteran right-winger in prime position to form a government and end a year of political deadlock, after similar votes in April […]
I Can’t Pay Minimum Wage – Gombe State Governor Says
Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Yahaya, has decried the inability of his administration to pay the ₦30,000 minimum wage to workers in the state. The Gombe State Governor who was interviewed during Channels Television’s News Night said there is no way he can mint money in a bid to meet the workers’ needs. “The situation is like everywhere […]
G7 Seeks To Inoculate Global Economy Against Coronavirus
Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank chiefs were set to hold coronavirus talks Tuesday as concerns grew that the epidemic could imperil the health of the global economy. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell “will lead a call with their G7 counterparts” on Tuesday, the Treasury department confirmed […]
EU Diplomats Visit Turkey And Greece Amid Migrant Crisis
The EU dispatched its highest officials to Turkey and Greece on Tuesday amid concern over a fresh migrant crisis and allegations that Ankara was trying to “blackmail” the bloc by opening its borders to thousands of refugees seeking to flee to Europe. Rights groups accused Turkey of using migrants and refugees as bargaining chips by […]
Twitter Staff Told To Work From Home Over Virus Fears
Twitter staff across the world were asked to work from home starting Monday in an effort to stop the spread of the deadly new coronavirus epidemic. At the same time, thousands of staff at Google’s European headquarters in Ireland were told to stay away for the day after one employee reported flu-like symptoms. The outbreak […]
Budapest To Host 2022 Europa League Final
The 2022 Europa League final will be played in Budapest, UEFA announced Monday following an executive committee meeting in Amsterdam. The Puskas Arena in the Hungarian capital was opened last November and will be the only brand new venue used for the 2020 European Championship. European football’s governing body also revealed the venues for the […]
Lampard To Look At Goalkeeper Options At End Of Season
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard said on Monday he would reassess his goalkeeping options at the end of the season after dropping the world’s most expensive goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, in recent weeks. The Spanish international has fallen behind 38-year-old Willy Caballero after a series of poor performances in his second season after a £72 million ($92 […]
Joshua Happy To Come Home With Pulev Fight In London
Anthony Joshua said he felt “honoured” to be topping the bill in the first professional boxing event at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after it was announced he would defend his world heavyweight titles at the north London football ground against Kubrat Pulev on June 20. Joshua, 30, regained the WBA, IBF and WBO titles […]
Coronavirus: FG Reveals Screening Procedure At Airports
Minister of Health, Dr Ehanire has debunked reports that passengers are not being screened properly at the airports. The minister has also disclosed the procedure for screening of international passengers. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Ehanire who revealed that no Nigerian in China has contracted the virus, explained that the airline that brought […]
MURIC Demands Arrest Of Parents Of ‘Almajiris’, Hawkers
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), a human rights organization, on Monday called on the Federal Government to arrest parents of any child hawking on the streets. Read Also: MURIC Defends Buhari, Blasts Kukah, CAN Over Auno Attack MURIC Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, in a statement issued in Lagos, urged NASS to criminalize child abandonment by […]