Maritime: When the world stood up for reforms in Nigeria
By Ikenna Asomugha The global community is increasingly acknowledging the accelerated transformation of the country’s maritime sector since the last three years. Gauging the mood of players and stakeholders across the Nigerian maritime industry, there is a generally optimistic view that an unprecedented transformative spirit and pragmatism have, indeed, kicked in. Answers are rapidly being […]
Saudis’ arrest of 2 princes called a warning to royal family
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman was shown in state media Sunday in apparent good health and working, just days after the arrest of two senior princes triggered speculation about a possible coup attempt or a sudden deterioration in the king’s health. Two people close to the royal family said Saturday that the two princes were under […]
Trump campaign sues CNN for libel, seeking millions of dollars
President Trump’s re-election campaign filed a libel lawsuit against CNN on Friday — the third such suit against a media organization in the last 10 days. The suit, first reported by Fox News, alleges that CNN intentionally published “false and defamatory” statements about the Trump campaign seeking help from Russia to win the 2020 election. […]
Christian pilgrims turn to prayer, kinship during coronavirus scare
A group of Christian pilgrims from Alabama, United States is turning to prayer and positive thinking as they cope with an open-ended coronavirus quarantine, confined to their West Bank hotel rooms while they wait for clearance to return to the United States. Chris Bell, the lead pastor at the 3Circle Church in Fairhope, Ala., said […]
California public venues, schools close to stop coronavirus spread
A cruise ship hit by the new coronavirus and headed to the port of Oakland, California, will remain in international waters for at least another day as officials worked on plans to transport passengers to federal facilities around the country and local officials began ordering the closure of schools and public spaces to try and […]
Behind the scenes, US scientists prep for COVID-19 vaccine test
A team of US scientists jostled for a view of the lab dish, staring impatiently for the first clue that an experimental vaccine against the new coronavirus just might work. After weeks of round-the-clock research at the National Institutes of Health, it was time for a key test. If the vaccine revs up the immune system, […]
Buhari sympathises with Italy, Iran, South-Korea over Coronavirus outbreak
President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday sent messages to Presidents Hassan Rouhani and Moon Jae-in of Iran and South Korea respectively, and the Prime Minister of Italy, Guiseppo Conte, expressing “deep sympathies” following increasing incidents of the deadly Coronavirus in their countries.
Trump to skip annual luncheon with lawmakers, blames Pelosi
Irish eyes at the U.S. Capitol will not smile on President Donald Trump on St. Patrick’s Day. Trump is skipping an annual bipartisan luncheon with House and Senate lawmakers celebrating the ties that bind the U.S. and Ireland, a White House spokesman said. Trump blamed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “Since the speaker has chosen to […]
Ferdinand: Ighalo has what Rashford, Martial lack
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand admits he was wrong about Odion Ighalo and says the Nigerian’s hold-up play offers the side something that neither Anthony Martial nor Marcus Rashford can provide. The former Watford ace made it three goals in two starts for the Red Devils with a brace in the side’s 3-0 FA Cup […]
BMO jabs PDP over inability to pay staff salaries
The Buhari Media Organisation, BMO, Sunday, teased the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, over its current dwindling financial status, especially the inability of the main opposition party to pay salaries of its staff members.
Buhari’s $22.7bn loan for infrastructural development – BMO
Buhari Media Organisation, BMO, Sunday, rose in defence of the $22.7bn loan approved by the Senate, saying the money would be channel towards bridging the nation’s infrastructure gap .
