Oscars Set Minimum Diversity Rules For Best Picture Prize
Hollywood’s motion picture academy unveiled strict new eligibility rules to boost diversity among best picture Oscars nominees and the wider movie industry in a landmark announcement Tuesday. From 2024, all films hoping to win Tinseltown’s most coveted prize will need to either employ a minimum number of cast, crew and administrative employees from under-represented backgrounds, […]
Don’t Come To Ekiti – Fayose Warns Gov Makinde
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has warned the Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, to steer clear of the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ekiti and other South-West States. Fayose made this known on Wednesday during a meeting of the National delegates of the PDP in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The […]
Pope Francis Wears A Face Mask For The First Time In Public
Pope Francis was seen Wednesday for the first time wearing a protective face mask as he attended his second traditional general audience before a limited public presence after a six-month suspension. The pontiff — known for a fondness for close personal contact — however quickly removed the mask as he emerged from the car carrying […]
EU Reserves 200 Million More COVID-19 Vaccines
The European Commission announced Wednesday it has reached a deal with a sixth pharmaceutical firm, this time BioNTech-Pfizer, to reserve a further 200 million doses of a potential coronavirus vaccine. “Our chances to develop and deploy a safe and effective vaccine have never been higher, both for Europeans here at home, or for the rest […]
IMF Chief Warns Global Economic Crisis ‘Far From Over’
The global economy is showing signs of bouncing back from the severe downturn caused by the global coronavirus pandemic, but a full recovery is “unlikely” without a vaccine, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Wednesday. In a column co-authored with IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath, the officials stressed that governments should continue to support workers and […]
Morocco Extends Health Emergency As Virus Cases Spike
Morocco’s government on Wednesday extended a medical state of emergency until next month in the face of a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. “Today, the cabinet approved a project for a decree extending until October 10 the duration of the medical state of emergency to combat COVID-19,” Prime Minister Saad-Eddine El Othmani tweeted. Morocco’s economic […]
12 Candidates Vie With Conde For Guinea’s Presidency
A dozen candidates have filed bids to contest upcoming elections in Guinea against President Alpha Conde, who is seeking a controversial third term, the constitutional court said Wednesday. The court is now vetting the list after Tuesday’s midnight deadline for submitting applications, its chief of staff, Ibrahima Sory Toure told AFP. The October 18 poll […]
India To Reopen Schools Despite Rising Cases
The Indian government, on Wednesday, said it would reopen schools for students in upper grades after more than five months of closure amid a daily rise of 89,706 coronavirus infections. According to India’s Health Ministry in its daily update, this figure takes its second-highest tally globally to more than 4.3 million cases. Read Also: How Nigeria […]
In New Brexit Row, Britain Sets Out Details For Post-EU Life
After leaving the EU in January, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pushed on with plans for the end of a status quo period in December and hoped a bill on Britain’s internal market would set in stone the transfer of powers from Brussels. But with talks with the EU all but stalled over fisheries and […]
Real Madrid Unveil Third Kit With Touch Of Pink
Real Madrid and Adidas have unveiled the third jersey for the 2020/21 season. The Spanish champions said the jersey’s design is linked to the roots and traditions of the club. Read Also: Manchester United Celebrates Bruno Fernandes “With a subtle black and grey design on the front, the jersey is inspired by the paintings on […]
How Nigeria Can Avoid Second Wave Of COVID-19 Infection
Nigeria can avoid a second wave of COVID-19 infection if all citizens adhere strictly to safety protocols, Dr. Gabriel Adakole, a Public Health expert, has said. Adakole, an Abuja-based Public Health expert, gave the suggestion in an interview with NAN on Wednesday, in Abuja. ”With sustained cooperation from Nigerians, authorities and funding, Nigeria will not […]
Nigeria Records 11,277 Violent Deaths In One Year – Report
No fewer than 11,277 Nigerians have been killed in violent manner in 2019, a report by the Nigerian Watch has revealed. The Nigerian Watch undergoes a research project which monitors lethal violence, conflicts, and human security in Nigeria. The project is now supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the British Council’s Managing Conflict […]