South Korea To Face Worse Export Conditions
South Korea is expected to face worse export conditions from the COVID-19 outbreak across the world, the country’s central bank said Thursday. The Bank of Korea (BOK) said in its monetary and credit policy report that South Korea’s export conditions worsened amid the weakened global trade that was caused by a global supply disruption, restricted […]
Gov Wike Reviews Guidelines For Religious Gatherings In Rivers
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has reviewed guidelines for religious gatherings in the State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner of Information in the State, Paulinus Nsirim, on Wednesday. Nsirim noted that the restriction on the number of worshippers during church services has been increased from 50 to 70 […]
Sanwo-Olu Asks Court To Strike Out Suit Against New Oniru
Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Governor has asked Igbosere High Court in Lagos to strike out a suit challenging the installation of Hakeem Ajasa as the Oniru of Iruland. The suit is seeking a perpetual injunction, restraining Ajasa from parading himself as Oba Oniru of Lagos. The suit is also seeking to stop Ajasa […]
Japan’s Debt Mountain: How Is It Sustainable?
Already the global leader in accumulating debt, Japan is adding nearly $2 trillion to its mountain this fiscal year with record stimulus packages to cushion the impact of coronavirus. With debt levels around two and a half times the size of its economy, Japan manages to keep government bond yields ultra low and investor confidence […]
Joshua, Fury ‘Agree Deal’ For All-British Mega-Bouts
British heavyweight world champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have agreed in principle to meet in two blockbuster fights, according to both camps on Wednesday. Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has been negotiating with Fury’s camp for several weeks and he said the terms were in place for the fighters to go head to head. No […]
Sweden Names Chief Suspect In PM Murder, Closes Probe
Swedish prosecutors on Wednesday named their main suspect in the 1986 killing of prime minister Olof Palme, closing the murder case that has gripped the Scandinavian country for more than three decades. The suspect was named as Stig Engstrom, a former advertising consultant known for his staunch opposition to Palme’s leftwing policies and who is […]
Shock And Fear As Burundi Mourns Veteran President
Burundians were in shock Wednesday after the sudden death of veteran President Pierre Nkurunziza, with condolences pouring in from across Africa as the troubled country grappled with the complex legacy of his 15-year rule. Flags in Burundi were lowered to half mast after the death of the 55-year-old leader, who according to the government died […]
Olympic Athletes Must Explore ‘Dignified’ Protest: Bach
Olympic chief Thomas Bach on Wednesday refused to be drawn on athletes taking a knee in protest against racism, insisting the body representing them must explore ways they can express themselves “in a dignified way”. Many sportspeople across the globe have made a kneeling protest to pay homage to George Floyd, a black American killed […]
President Buhari Presides Over Virtual FEC Meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the fourth virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The meeting, started in the Council Chambers at the State House in Abuja, with the rendition of National Anthem and prayers at exactly 10 am. The meeting is expected to attend to memoranda from the Ministries of Interior, Niger Delta […]
Amotekun Commences Recruitment In Ondo State
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Operation Amotekun, has announced the commencement of its recruitment. Adetunji Olu-Adeleye, Amotekun Corps Commandant in the state, who made this known on Tuesday in Akure, said the recruitment form would attract no charges. Read Also: Abolish Amotekun Now – Yoruba Forum Urges Buhari Amotekun is a security outfit based […]
Dino Melaye Loses At Tribunal, Heads To Court Of Appeal
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Kogi West senatorial candidate, Dino Melaye. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC had declared Adeyemi as the winner of the poll against Dino Melaye of PDP. Adeyemi garnered 88,373 votes while Dino Melaye scored 62,133. But […]
Why Tinubu Decided To Clip Aregbesola’s Wings
They were like David and Jonathan — but their friends and associates may have to brace up to save the day so that they do not end up as Cain and Abel. On Tuesday, Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), disbanded all political groups within the party in Lagos state “to […]