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Pope Calls For End to ‘Pandemic of Poverty’ After Virus
VATICAN MEDIA/AFP/File / Handout“From the great trials of humanity — among them this pandemic — one emerges better or worse,” said Pope Francis as he marked the feast of the
Nike says “Don’t Do It” on Racism
Nike has taken a stand against racism with a “Don’t do it” campaign, a twist on its famous catch phrase, as protests against police brutality spread across the United States.
Atletico Madrid Forward Diego Costa Faces Trial June 4 Over Tax Fraud
Atletico Madrid and Spain forward Diego Costa is to face trial on the 4th of June for tax fraud in 2014 Prosecutors have filed a case prescribing a six
“Tyson Fury on my hit list, holding something that I want”– Anthony Joshua reveals
Two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua says he wants to fight Tyson Fury badly. “Undoubtedly the fight I want is Tyson Fury — he is holding something that I
Remdesivir Approved by Taiwan Government to treat COVID-19
Taiwan’s government said on Saturday it had approved Gilead Sciences’ potential COVID-19 treatment, remdesivir, to treat the illness caused by the coronavirus. Governments are racing to bolster supplies of remdesivir, which
EU Condemns Trump’s Move To Exit WHO As COVID-19 Grips Latin America
US President Donald Trump faced a broad backlash on Saturday over severing ties with the UN’s health agency during a pandemic, as the coronavirus surged in Latin America while Europe
No Positives From Latest Premier League COVID-19 Tests
There have been no positive findings from the latest round of coronavirus testing carried out in the Premier League, the English top-flight announced on Saturday. The fourth round of screening
More Than Six Million COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Worldwide
More than six million cases of the novel coronavirus have been officially recorded worldwide, two-thirds of them in Europe and the United states, according to an AFP tally on Saturday.
Vivian Ottih: Imo NUJ Sues For Peace, Writes Gov Uzodinma
ThankGod Emeh. The Nigerian Union of Journalists, Imo State Council has in respect to the viral news of alleged misconduct and indefinite suspension of a staff of Imo Broadcasting Corporation,
Hate Speech: Imo Online Media Practitioners Kicks, Holds Webinar 31 May To Tackle surrounding Issues, Fake News
In a fierce fight to conquer fake news and hate speeches that has characterized the Nigerian society and world at large especially the blogosphere or new media space, the Online
KITCHEN TIPS: Things You Need to Master to Be a Good Cook
Ever wondered why some people, males, females, chefs, roadside cooks, wives and husbands to say are better Cooks than others, having a gappy edge to many who cook or make
Man Utd Manager Solskjaer Hopeful that Ighalo Stays with Club
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Tuesday he hopes January signing, Odion Ighalo will stay at the club should the Premier League season restart next month. Former Super
Presidency Denies Cancellation of Memos Signed By Former COS
The Presidency has denied media reports alleging that President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled a number of memos and appointments signed off by his former Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. This was
Imo and The “Dumb-Baby” Legislature
By Prince MacDonald Enwere. Figuratively speaking, the legislature is the principle substratum of the trinitarian model of our modern democracy. It is the sovereign organ of the state power. In
Saudi Arabia To End COVID-19 Curfew June
Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it will end its nationwide coronavirus curfew from June 21, except in the holy city of Mecca, after more than two months of stringent curbs. Prayers
FG Evacuates 69 Stranded Nigerians From Lebanon
Sixty-nine stranded Nigerians have been evacuated from Lebanon, according to Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama. The Minister said in his official Twitter handle that the stranded Nigerians were evacuated on Sunday with the support of the Lebanese government and the Lebanese community
Former IBC DG Okere 82, Arrested for Stabbing Wife to Death
Police have arrested 82 year old Theophilus Okere, a retired Director General of Imo State Broadcasting Corporation for allegedly killing his wife, Beatrice Okere in Imerienwe community in the Ngor-
Johnson/Cumming: Dutch PM Didn’t See Dying Mother Due To COVID-19 Rules
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was unable to visit his dying mother in her final weeks because he obeyed coronavirus restrictions against visiting care homes, his office said Monday. The
Burundi President Applauds Chosen Successor On Election Victory
Burundi’s long-ruling leader Pierre Nkurunziza on Tuesday congratulated his hand-picked successor on a “large victory” in the presidential election, though the opposition has vowed to contest the result in court.
UK Minister Johnson Resigns Over Dominic Cummings Lockdown Trip
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government was hit by its first resignation Tuesday over the controversy surrounding top aide Dominic Cummings’ cross-country trip during the coronavirus lockdown when Douglas Ross,
Imo: Orlu Council Boss Felicitates Muslims at Eid -EL- Fitr
As Muslims celebrate Eid- EL- Fitri feast, Mrs NNeoma Ifeoma Ndukwu (Ugosinachi) who is the Chairman, Interim Management Committee, Orlu local government area, Imo State, has heartily felicitated with them.
FG Evacuates Nigerians in Lebanon
The Federal Government on Sunday evacuated 69 Nigerian citizens who were stranded in Lebanon. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, who made the announcement via his official Twitter handle
Court Stops Islamic Cleric From Marrying 16-yr Old Girl in Ondo
A family court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has stopped an Islamic cleric, Yusuf Lateef, from marrying a 16-year-old secondary school girl. Mr Lateef is said to be married
UN chief Urges Ceasefire Call On Africa Day
25 May every year is observed as Africa Day. to commemorate the founding moments of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) which was created on 25 May 1963 in Addis
UK Govt Announces More Charter Flights for Evacuation of Nationals
Hundreds of British travellers are set to return home from Nigeria on three flights chartered by the UK Government. More than 1,700 British travellers have already returned to the UK on special charter flights
