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South East Journalists Felicitates with Governor Uzodinma on His Re-affirmation
ThankGod Emeh, Owerri. The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ South East Zone congratulates the Governor of lmo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma on his re-affirmation by the Supreme Court of
Argentine Government Proposes $69 billion Debt Restructure Plan
Argentina has finalised a proposal to restructure some $69 billion of the country’s massive public debt, the government said Tuesday, hoping to delay the maturity of some institutional loans and
Italy locks down as China signals major progress in own virus fight
Italy imposed unprecedented national restrictions on its 60 million people Tuesday to control the deadly coronavirus, as China signalled major progress in its own battle against the global epidemic. The
Rights Groups Kicks Against 10-Year Jail Term for Vietnam Blogger
The jailing of a Vietnamese blogger for 10 years was condemned by rights groups Tuesday as “unacceptable” and an attack on free speech. Truong Duy Nhat, a regular contributor to
Trump feels the heat as coronavirus stalks US
Concern that President Donald Trump himself could be exposed to the coronavirus through contact with two Republican lawmakers loomed Monday as US stocks plummeted, feeding growing national anxiety. Trump, who
DSS Advises Journalists, Bloggers Against Fake News
Department of the State Security Service (DSS) has called on the media and social bloggers to ensure they publish stories that are factual and not such that could incite or
S’Court: Imo OMPAN Salutes Governor Hope Uzodinma, Charges Him on Good Governance
Nkemdirim Alisigwe, Owerri. Imo State Chapter of Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria, OMPAN congratulates Senator Hope Uzodinma and Prof Placid Njoku on their recent victory at the Supreme Court
Human Rights Commission Tasks Women on Their Basic Rights, Freedom
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged Nigerian women to ensure they defend their basic rights and freedom to which all persons are entitled to as human beings. The
Imo NUJ Leadership Celebrates One Year in Office
ThankGod Emeh, Owerri. The leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Imo State Council with a joyful and appreciative heart thank God for a resounding outing as it celebrates one year
Corona Virus: Imo Government Tasks Journalists on Improved Effort Against Epidemic
Victor Nwachukwu Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has stressed on the need for improved effort with the media as the world battles the Corona Virus Epidemic. Uzodinma said this at
Good Governance: Owulezi Rogers Pledges Support to Uzodinma, Otuibe
Ikenna Orioha A diligent and pragmatic politician at Ahiazu Mbaise, Barr Owulezi Rogers, has pledged his support to Governor Hope Uzodinma and Member representing Ahiazu Mbaise State Constituency in the
BREAKING: Supreme Court Dismisses Ihedioha’s Application For Review, Upholds Uzodimma Victory
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by Mr Emeka Ihedioha. In the suit, Mr Ihedioha asked the apex court to review its judgement which sacked him as the
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
