US Bans Chinese Passenger Airlines
The United States has suspended Chinese passenger planes from flying to America. The order will take effect from June 16, 2020, Reuters reports. Explaining the rationale, the Department of Transportation said it was a response to the “failure” of China to “permit U.S. carriers to exercise the full extent of their bilateral right to conduct […]
Autopsy Reveals George Floyd Tested Positive For Coronavirus
A full autopsy report has revealed that the late George Floyd tested positive for Coronavirus before his death. The 20-page autopsy report released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office revealed that Floyd tested positive for Coronavirus in April. It was released after the coroner’s office released summary findings that Floyd had a heart attack […]
I Am A Product Of Almajiri System, Treat Them Right – Senator Ndume
Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume has expressed disappointment over the way northern Almajiris are being treated, saying they posed no threat to the society. Disclosing that he was a product of Almajiri the lawmaker who has been in the National Assembly since 1999 as House member and now a Senator noted that […]
Chinese Govt Eases Flight Restrictions For Foreign Airlines
The Chinese Government has said it will ease coronavirus restrictions to allow more foreign carriers. This is coming shortly after the US vowed to suspend Chinese passenger planes from flying into the country due to Beijing’s curbs on American airlines. Read Also: China Slams ‘Senseless’ US Move At UN Over Hong Kong However, the Civil Aviation Administration […]
WHO Makes U-Turn On Chloroquine Trial
The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a u-turn and is resuming hydrochloroquine trial for treatment of COVID-19 patients. Last week, WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, announced a “temporary pause” in the solidarity trial of the drug. However, speaking during a virtual press conference on Wednesday, Tedros said the drug trial will now commence. Read Also: Backlash […]
Muslim Women Told To Stay Home As Kwara Govt Reopens Mosques
Kwara State government has given conditions to reopen worship centres from Friday, June 5. Mr Kayode Alabi, the Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Technical Committee on COVID-19, while briefing newsmen in Ilorin on Wednesday, said worship centers will reopen if they satisfy certain criteria already agreed with various religious bodies in the State. One […]
UK Car Sales Almost 90% Below Normal In May
British car sales edged up in May after falling to their lowest since 1946 in April but still remained almost 90 per cent below their level a year earlier as coronavirus restrictions limited sales. Preliminary figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on Thursday showed that around 20,000 new cars were registered […]
Lagos Govt To Reverse Land Use Charge – Commissioner
The Lagos State Government said it will soon release a reform that will include the reversal of the Land Use Charge (LUC) to the pre-2018 rate. The Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Rabiu Oluwo made this known on Wednesday, during the 2020 Ministerial Press Briefing in Lagos to mark the first year in office of Gov. […]
Floyd: Minnesota Attorney Increases Charges Against Dereck Chauvin
The Minnesota Attorney General, Keith Ellison has increased the charges against a former Minneapolis police officer who was involved in the killing of an African-American man, George Floyd in the US. Recall that Floyd, an unarmed 46-year-old man died on May 25,2020 in the hands of a White police officer in Minneapolis. The officer, Derek […]
President Buhari Under Fire Over Police Reorganisation
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has described the reported reorganisation of the Nigerian Police Force by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration as cosmetic and deceptive. The Federal Government had a few days ago unveiled a major reorganisation of the Nigerian Police Force as approved by President Buhari. HURIWA said this in a statement signed and […]
South Korea Seeks Arrest Of Samsung Heir In Succession Probe
South Korean prosecutors have requested an arrest warrant against Samsung Group heir, Jay Y. Lee. This follows investigation of a controversial 2015 merger and alleged accounting fraud in a suspected bid to aid his succession plans. The move spells fresh trouble for Lee, who, if arrested, faces a return to jail just a little over […]
George Floyd: Trump Denies Protests Forced Him Into Bunker
US President Donald Trump has denied reports he was rushed to the White House bunker on Friday night during anti-racism protests. Mr Trump told Fox News radio he went down during the day for a “tiny period of time” for an “inspection”. There have been protests near the White House, and across the US, for […]