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SERAP Condemns Bill Seeking Immunity For Lawmakers
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the passing of a bill seeking to give leaders of federal and state legislatures immunity from prosecution for corruption. SERAP in
Algeria confirms first case of coronavirus
The Algerian health minister has confirmed the country’s first case of the coronavirus in an announcement on state-owned ENTV on Tuesday evening. The minister, Abdel Rahman Ben Bouzid, said the
Virus fears shut several UK schools
At least four schools in the UK have shut for a week while they carry out a “deep clean”. Cransley School in Northwich, Cheshire, and Trinity Catholic College in Middlesbrough,
Coronavirus: Drinks Giant Warns of Profit Hit as Bars Close
Drinks giant Diageo has warned that its profits in 2020 will be hit, as bars and restaurants are forced to close because of the coronavirus outbreak. The Guinness-owner said that
US appeals court upholds President Trump’s rules on abortions
SEATTLE (AP) — In a victory for the Trump administration, a U.S. appeals court on Monday upheld rules that bar taxpayer-funded family-planning clinics from referring women for abortions. The 7-4
PDP Urges Supreme Court To Review Judgment On Atiku’s Petition Against Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Supreme Court to review its judgment on the 2019 presidential election with regards to the case of certificate forgery against President Muhammadu
America Will Always Be Faithful To The Indian People – Trump
US President Donald Trump got a rapturous and romantic welcome to India on Monday, addressing a huge rally and holding hands with his wife at the Taj Mahal, in a
Tearful Michael Jordan Commemorates Kobe Bryant
A tearful Michael Jordan on Monday commemorated his “little brother” Kobe Bryant at a star-filled memorial in Los Angeles for the basketball great and his daughter Gianna who died with seven others in
Wike Hopeful That FG Will Refund Monies Used To Execute Federal Projects
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that he is hopeful that the Federal Government will refund State resources used to execute Federal Projects in the state. Governor Wike
Anti-Terrorism: Senate introduces bill to create agency for repentant Boko Haram fighters
A bill seeking the establishment of an agency for repentant members of the boko haram terrorist group has been introduced in the senate. The bill is aimed at creating a
Workers Found Trapped in Illegal Tobacco Factory in Spain
An illegal cigarette factory has been uncovered in Spain where six foreign workers were found gasping for air before being rescued, authorities said. Twelve British nationals suspected of running the
Acquitted Ugandan activist faints amid disorder at court
Ugandan academic and activist Stella Nyanzi, who was earlier acquitted of insulting the president, fainted after a scuffle ensued between her supporters and police officers. Ms Nyanzi, who was ordered
Lesotho’s Thomas Thabane to be charged with murdering his wife
Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane, 80, is to be charged with the murder of his estranged wife Lipolelo Thabane, police have said. Mr Thabane announced he would be stepping down
Police Pensions Sets Aside N400m Annually to Cushion Effects of Delayed Pensions
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Pensions Ltd has set aside N400 million annually to cushion the effects of delayed payment of pension benefits to police retires. Alh. Hamza Suleiman, its
Group Takes Investment Campaign to Imo …Woos Potential Investors
Victor Nwachukwu Pennywise Wealth Management, an investment management firm, has called on investors to take advantage of its investment opportunities in the State. The group’s Head of Communication in Imo
Nigerian Email Fraud Syndicate Jailed in UK
Some Nigerians, part of a criminal gang, have been convicted and jailed for a combined total of 18 years and 2 months after gaining access to as many as 2,000
Nigeria ranks 174 out of 180 Countries on indices of child development
Nigeria has been ranked in the bottom ten for performance on child flourishing, according to a recent report releasedtoday by a Commission convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), The
China to Grant Tariff Exemptions on Additional U.S Goods
China has said it will accept applications for new tariff exemptions for 696 products imported from the United States including key agricultural and energy products such as pork, beef, soybeans,
Coronavirus: Two Iranians Die After Testing Positive
Two people have died in Iran after testing positive on Wednesday for the new coronavirus, the health ministry said, in the Islamic republic’s first cases of the disease. According to YJC
Kyari, Monguno Rift Confirms There Are Many Cabals In The Presidency -Kassim Afebgua
The former spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council in the 2019 general elections, Mr Kassim Afebgua, has reacted to the rift between the National Security Adviser
At Least Nine Killed in Germany Shisha Bar Shootings
At least nine people were killed in shootings targeting shisha bars in Germany that sparked a huge manhunt overnight before the suspected gunman was found dead in his home early
Romanian Boxer Inspires Girls to Knock Out Poverty
Search You are here News Romanian boxer inspires girls to knock out poverty 20 Feb 2020 AFP / Daniel MIHAILESCUSteluta Duta says becoming a boxer ‘was my only chance, my gamble’
SOS: Plea To Save About 2years Helpless Chinedu Nwigwe
ThankGod Emeh, Owerri. The general public are hereby requested to help Save the life of a 2year old boy who has suffered Cataract since 6months of birth which at the
Fight Against Corruption: Imo NYSC, EFCC Engage Youths, Others on Solidarity Walk
Evangeline Opara The NYSC in Imo and the EFCC on Friday engaged youths, women organisations, NLC and some others on a walk against corruption in the state. The walk, which
Supreme Court Review: Imo Elders Call for Justice
Ikenna Orioha Statesmen of Imo State under the Guild of Imo State Elders, have called on the Supreme Court to look inwards while reviewing the Imo State Governorship Election Petition
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