Lebanon’s Prime Minister Hassan Diab, Government Resign
Lebanon’s prime minister Hassan Diab announced his government’s resignation on Monday, saying a huge explosion that devastated Beirut and triggered public outrage was the result of endemic corruption. The Aug. 4 detonation at a port warehouse of what authorities said was more than 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate killed at least 163 people, injured more […]
Traffic Congestion: Adamawa Govt Bans Daytime Movement Of Trucks
The Adamawa State Government has banned day-time movement of heavy duty trucks, tankers, and luxurious buses in the streets of the twin towns that make up the state capital, Yola. The large vehicles can only now ply the streets of Yola Town (Yola South LGA) and Jimeta (Yola North LGA) in the night between 7pm […]
FG Approves Last Evacuation Flight From US
The Federal Government has approved the ninth and last evacuation flight for Nigerians stranded in the United States due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Mr Benaoyagha Okoyen, announced this in a statement dated August 10, 2020, on behalf of the country’s missions in the U.S. Read Also: Passenger […]
INEC Heads To Supreme Court Over Deregistration Of Parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will head to the Supreme Court for final judgement, on whether it has the powers to deregister political parties. This was confirmed in a statement signed by the commission’s spokesperson, Festus Okoye, on Monday. INEC will appeal a judgement of the Court of Appeal, that voided […]
Hong Media Tycoon, Jimmy Lai, Arrested Under New Security Law
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was arrested Monday and led in handcuffs through his newspaper office as police raided the building, part of a sweeping crackdown on dissent since China imposed a security law on the city. Lai, 71, was among nine people detained on charges including colluding with foreign forces — one of the […]
Face Masks Now Compulsory In Paris Tourists Hotspots, Crowded Areas
Face masks became compulsory in tourist hotspots in Paris on Monday amid warnings of a resurgence of coronavirus cases, as infections in the world’s worst-hit country the United States topped five million. The requirement came as France along with much of Western Europe sweltered in a heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 35 degrees Celsius (95 F). […]
El Salvador To Give Immunity Passport To COVID-19 Recoveries
President Nayib Bukele on Monday announced that El Salvador will give immunity passports to people who have recovered from COVID-19. Bukele added that they would allow them to be employed by the government and give them social privileges not enjoyed by the rest of the population. “The government will employ such people to distribute medical […]
Gunmen Kill 13 In Benue, Set Houses Ablaze
The Police Command in Benue, on Monday confirmed the killing of 13 villagers by unidentified gunmen in Edikwu District, Apa Local Government Area (LGA). DSP Catherine Anene, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) said in a statement in Makurdi. that the district had overtime experienced crisis over chieftaincy tussle until the state government intervened and peace […]
NDDC: Natl Assembly Asked To Ban Further Procurements
A civil society organisation, the Social Development Integrated Centre has asked the National Assembly to stop all procurements at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The communications officer of the group, Peace Agbo, made the demand in a statement on Monday. Agbo said anyone who opposes corruption would cringe at the fact that billions of […]
2020 Admissions: JAMB Announces Start Date For Post UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has announced the start date for the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME). The screening for the 2020 admission processes will commence on September 7 in universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. JAMB explained that the shift from August 21 was to accommodate candidates taking part in this year’s […]
‘IPPIS Is A Business Venture For Some Interest Groups’- ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has on Monday described the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) as a business venture of some interest groups. ASUU President, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi made this declaration in a letter addressed to zonal leaders of the union. Africa Today News, New York gathered that ASUU has been […]
CNN Drags Trump Over COVID-19 Lies, Predictions (Video)
CNN on Monday mocked President Donald Trump, who has downplayed the gravity of COVID-19, by insisting at various times it was “totally under control”. Now America at the weekend consolidated its world leadership with over 5 million cases and 165,000 deaths. Read Also: Trump Signs Orders Extending Economic Relief For Americans The CNN report was […]