Boko Haram: Buratai never sought spiritual backing, civil rights lawyer rubbishes reports
A civil rights lawyer, Emmanuel Osuagwu Ugochukwu, has dismissed reports which claimed Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Tukur Buratai called for prayers to end insurgency. A national newspaper had painted a scenario, falsely quoting the COAS as saying “terrorism and terrorist groups could not be eliminated alone by the military unless religious bodies […]
Peru president dissolves Congress, legislatures declare him suspended
To intensify the fight against corruption, the Peru President, Martin Vizcarra dissolved the country’s Congress, stating it is hindering his anti-corruption measures. In retaliation, the opposition-run Congress of Peru voted to suspend the President, thereby leaving his vice-president as the new leader. The legislatures move according to officials does not comply with the country’s constitution […]
SDGs: UNGA President urges concerted global action against illicit financial flows
The President of the UN General Assembly, Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande has called for concerted global action against illicit financial flows (IFFs) to actualise the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UNGA President made the call in his remarks during the closing session of the 74th UNGA General Debate at the UN Headquarters in New York. He […]
China celebrates 70 years, flexes military muscle
The People’s Republic of China on Tuesday celebrated its rising economy, power and world confidence in grand style with an elegant display of its military hardware and highly numbered troops. The programme overseen by the Chinese president, Xi Jinping marks the 70th birthday of China’s development. Xi pledges continuous peaceful development in the country. Such reassurance […]
BBNaija(S4): Mixed reactions trail Diane’s eviction
Nigerians have continued to express mixed reactions over the surprise eviction of housemate, Diane Russet, from BBNaija Season Four show.
Moroccan journalist jailed one year on abortion charges
A Moroccan journalist has been sentenced to one year in prison for premarital sex and having an abortion, in a case activists described as part of a crackdown on critical reporters. Hajar Raissouni was arrested with her fiancé as they left a gynaecologist’s clinic in the capital Rabat in August. The 28-year-old denied the […]
