UEFA has given up on holding its under-19 championships in Northern Ireland and cancelled the tournament, which had already been postponed several times. The governing body of European football issued a statement, dated Tuesday evening, which said that the decision was “due to the current unresolved epidemiological situation in Europe and resulting travelling difficulties.” The […]

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Following civil unrest in Lagos and other states across the country, there are indications that a state of emergency may soon be imposed on the country.

By Rotimi Fasan The #ENDSARS protest that started as an agitation against police brutality, specifically the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS, has morphed into a movement against all forms of official excesses in Nigeria- a venting of pent-up feelings against governmental ineptitude. This is the only meaningful way to see the protest rather than narrowly […]

China on Wednesday told Sweden to reverse a ban on Chinese tech firms from its 5G network, warning of “negative impacts” if it did not. The Swedish telecoms regulator issued a ban on Tuesday that would require carriers to remove existing Huawei and ZTE equipment by 2025, citing national security concerns. Chinese telecoms companies have […]

By Perez Brisibe The United Kingdom (UK) High Commission in Nigeria on Wednesday said it has shut down its centres in Nigeria for the next 48 hours beginning from today (Wednesday) due to the ongoing nationwide protest in the country. It also stated that its TLS contact visa application centres in Nigeria are currently closed. […]

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has called on its members to remain vigilant following reports of violence in some parts of the territory over the #EndSARS protests. Chairman of Council, Emmanuel Ogbeche, in a statement Wednesday in Abuja said it has become […]

By Perez Brisibe THE United Kingdom High Commission in Nigeria on Wednesday said it has shut down its centers in Nigeria for the next 48 hours beginning from today (Wednesday) due to the ongoing nationwide protest in the country. It also stated that its TLS contact visa application centers in Nigeria are currently closed. Though […]

British inflation rose to 0.5 per cent in September, official data showed Wednesday, as the UK government ended a meals discount scheme boosting the restaurant sector battered by the coronavirus pandemic. The annual inflation rate, as measured by the UK’s Consumer Prices Index, increased from a near five-year low of 0.2 percent in August. The […]