COVID-19: Wales Announces Lockdown For Cardiff, Other Cities
Welsh leaders on Friday announced Cardiff will become the first UK capital city to go into local lockdown since a national shutdown earlier this year, as London’s coronavirus rates also rose. The restrictions, which bar people from entering or leaving areas unless for work, education or another valid reason, will also apply in second city […]
Zambia To Stop Contracting External Debt In 2021- Minister
Zambia’s finance minister on Friday said the country would not take on new external commercial loans in 2021 and limit existing projects in a bid to reduce spiralling debt. The mineral-rich southern African country’s public debt increased by 4.3 percent in the first six months of 2020, reaching $11.97 billion (10.3 billion euros) in June. […]
Mali Interim President Vows Handover Within 18-Month Limit
Mali’s interim president, Bah Ndaw, chosen to head a transitional regime following last month’s coup, vowed after being sworn in on Friday to hand over power within an agreed timeframe and honour international agreements. In a speech, Ndaw said he would strive for “a stable, calm and successful transition, in the agreed conditions and timeframe.” […]
Pope Francis Forced Me To Resign – Cardinal Accused Of Fraud
Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu on Friday claimed that Pope Francis forced him to resign. He said the Catholic Church leader accused him of using Vatican money to help his family members. Becciu, 72, left top position in Vatican’s sainthood cases department on Thursday. The former official no longer has cardinal privileges, including participation in papal […]
It Will Be Immoral To Return To APC – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday met with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governor however told State House correspondents at the end of the meeting that it would be immoral for him to return to the All Progressives Congress. Read Also: Return To APC, Ize-Iyamu Begs […]
Amosun Fires Back At Abiodun Over Ogun Workers Entitlements
The immediate past Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has fired back Governor Dapo Abiodun over claims that he left behind a sum of ₦106.9 billion as unpaid workers gratuities, leave bonuses, contributory pension, and promotion arrears. Amosun, in a statement signed by the former Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa, […]
Nigeria At 60: Aisha Buhari Sends Message To Nigerians
The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has called on Nigerians to continue praying to witness the end of COVID-19 Pandemic as Nigeria prepares to mark her 60th independence anniversary. Aisha made the call on Friday during a Public Lecture to mark Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary at the National Mosque, Abuja. Read Also: First Lady Aisha Buhari […]
Why I Decided To Stay At Arsenal – Aubameyang
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Thursday said he contemplated leaving Arsenal but opted to extend his contract. Aubameyang said his change of heart came after manager Mikel Arteta revitalised the English Premier League club and told him that he could leave behind a legacy at the Emirates Stadium. Read Also: Ibrahimovic Tells COVID-19 It Chose Wrong Person […]
Igbos Must Hold Their Leaders Accountable For Restructuring
The Igbos recently have been gripped by a new consciousness and it has to do with what role it will play as the nation-state of Nigeria grapples with power-sharing come 2023. The respect, attention and momentum that it has gathered so far in the Southeastern region indicate that the topic has been abandoned for over […]
FIFA Suspends Trinidad And Tobago
FIFA has suspended Trinidad and Tobago from international football after its football association (TTFA) pursued a dispute through the country’s High Court in contravention of the world governing body’s statutes. The TTFA and FIFA have been at loggerheads since March after the world governing body dissolved the executive of the cash-strapped association. FIFA said it […]
APC Suspends Kayode Fayemi Over Anti-Party Activities
The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State worsened on Friday, September 25, as a faction of the party led by Senator Tony Adeniyi, suspended Governor Kayode Fayemi over alleged anti-party activities. This is coming barely 24 hours after another faction loyal to the governor suspended Senator Babafemi Ojudu, special adviser on […]
National Strike: FG, Labour Talks Shifted Till Next Week
The meeting between the Federal Government and the Organised Labour over the recent hike in fuel price and electricity tariff has been postponed till Monday, September 28, for further deliberation, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Labour leaders and the Federal Government had met in Abuja on Thursday to deliberate on the development after […]