Top Editors Resign From Russian Newspaper Vedemosti
Senior editors at Russia’s leading business newspaper, Vedemosti quit Monday in protest against what they said is censorship under new ownership. The resignations were a culmination of a months-long dispute between journalists and management. Vedomosti is one of the last major independent newspapers in Russia, where journalists are increasingly squeezed by curbs on press freedoms […]
Aisha Vs Tunde: Buhari Orders Security Shake-Up After Shooting Incident
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the reorganisation of security apparatus at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. A source confided the development Monday night. The major revamp was consequent upon the shooting incident last Thursday. The breach irked Buhari, perturbed everyone within the premises, as well as the heads of security parastatals. Read Also: […]
Baby Falls From Abuja Hospital’s Top Floor, Dies
A three-month-old baby has died after falling from the first floor of the Garki General Hospital, Abuja. It was learnt that the incident occurred early on Sunday. A security guard at the hospital told reporters that the mother of the baby and two others were on their way to the emergency ward when the incident […]
FG States Position On Naira Marley’s Concert
The Presidential Task Force, PTF, on COVID-19 has expressed displeasure over the concert held by Naira Marley on Saturday in Abuja, despite the ban on large gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic. The PTF National Coordinator, Dr. Sani Aliyu, made this known on Monday during the daily COVID-19 briefing. Read Also: Naira Marley Blasted For Holding […]
Airline Suspended For Flying Naira Marley To Abuja
The Federal Government has suspended the operations of the airline which conveyed musician, Naira Marley and a former Big Brother Naija housemate, Kim Oprah, to Abuja. This is coming 24 hours after Naira Marley and Kim Oprah flew to Abuja and thrilled party-goers at the Jabi Lake Mall, which was marred with intense criticism. The event which […]
Moves To Save Obaseki By Presidency Flops
Last minute moves to save the re-election bid of Governor Godwin Obaseki by the Presidency last night appeared to have hit the brick-wall as Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, said they were going ahead with the direct primary scheduled for June 22. He also expressed optimism that it would be free, […]
High Chief Canice Moore Nwachukwu: The Phenomenal Imo Icon
High Chief Canice Moore Nwachukwu, Omeogo, Ogbaturenyi na Orlu, the General Overseer of CampHope Organisation Worldwide and Apex leader of APC Orlu Local Government has recently been appointed as the Special Adviser to the Governor of Imo State on Revenue Mobilization and Capacity Development. The leader who has been a very close friend to the […]
Presidency Accuses Rulers In Buhari’s State Of Sponsoring Banditry
Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, has said that some traditional rulers are aiding bandits in Katsina State. President Muhammadu Buhari is a native of Daura, Katsina. Mr. Shehu said on his appearance on Monday on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television breakfast show, that the monarchs in […]
Burundi’s New President Ndayishimiye To Be Sworn In Thursday
Burundi’s newly-elected president Evariste Ndayishimiye will be sworn in on Thursday, the foreign ministry announced, in a ceremony fast-tracked by the sudden death of the incumbent, Pierre Nkurunziza. Nkurunziza died on June 8 aged 55, of what authorities said was heart failure. His death came less than two weeks after his wife had been flown […]
Virus Crisis Puts Nigeria Corrupt Fuel Subsidy System In Spotlight
Plunging oil prices and collapsing state revenues have seen Nigerian authorities vow an end to a controversial fuel subsidy scheme long criticised as a graft-ridden drain on public finances. But there are major doubts that Africa’s most populous country is finally ready to wean itself off a system that has helped some in high places […]
Marcelo Takes Knee As Madrid Return With Win Over Eibar
Marcelo celebrated by taking a knee as Real Madrid returned from three months away following the coronavirus suspension by beating Eibar 3-1 on Sunday. After scoring Madrid’s third goal in the 37th minute, Marcelo dropped onto his left knee and raised his clinched right fist into the air, apparently in support of the Black Lives […]
Police Takes Over NBA Premise As Lawyers Protest Imposition
Activities scheduled for the election of a new executive to pilot the affairs of the Nigerian Bar Association suffered delay on Sunday as numerous lawyers thronged out to protest Illegality and imposition perceived to be part of the system. It was gathered that the delay in the process does not rest squarely on the violation […]