Burundi vote holds amid COVID-19 protocols, net blackout
A crucial election has begun in the East African nation of Burundi, where President Pierre Nkurunziza is stepping aside after 15 years in charge but he will remain “paramount leader” in the country that continues to reject outside scrutiny. The vote is one of the most important transfers of power in Burundi since independence in […]
China complains to U.S. about planned Taiwan arms sale
China’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it had lodged “solemn representations” wit2h the United States to complain about a planned U.S. sale of advanced torpedoes to Chinese-claimed Taiwan. China firmly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a daily news briefing in Beijing. vanguard
5G: 28 million devices in Sub-Saharan Africa will be connected by 2025 – GSMA
By Emmanuel Okogba The Global System for Mobile Telecommunications Association (GSMA) has stated that about 28 million devices in Sub-Saharan Africa representing a total of 2.7% of total connections will be connected to the 5G network by 2025. Akinwale Goodluck, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at GSMA said this during a Huawei online interview with journalists […]
COVID-19 curfew: Outbursts, kicks as Police embark on aggressive enforcement in Lagos
..Bar, detain essential workers, journalists for alleged violation ..Victims recount ordeal ..NUJ, NMA condemn act .As NMA issues sit at home order to members By Olasunkanmi Akoni It was a harrowing experience on Tuesday evening for journalists and other essential workers in Lagos when they were denied movement by armed policemen on the pretext of […]
Pastor Ize Iyamu congratulates Oba of Benin on birth of new prince
The frontline aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Pastor Osagie Ize Iyamu, has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, and the Benin Kingdom on the birth of a new prince.
Ayade lifts ban on religious gatherings, worshippers to use face masks
By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade, has ordered that worship centres can resume activities stressing that they must wear face masks and only occupy sitting capacity of such centre. The order was contained in a release on Wednesday, signed by his Special Adviser, Media & Publicity, Mr Christian It’s […]
