Breaking: Nigeria’s $1bn suit against Shell and Eni suffers set back
Christopher Butcher, a UK High Court Judge has dismissed Nigeria’s $1b suit against Shell and Eni, noting that the court does not have jurisdiction to hear the claim.
Essien reveals Chelsea player that persuaded him to reject Man United
Michael Essien says he would have “loved” to join Man Utd but Didier Drogba and Jose Mourinho convinced him to join Chelsea. The former Ghana international spent nine years at Stamford Bridge after signing from Lyon in 2005 for a reported fee of £24.4m. Essien won two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, a League […]
SAN tasks young lawyers on self-development
A Lagos-based Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr Babatunde Ajibade, on Friday advised young legal practitioners to engage in self-development which would enhance their practice as lawyers in an ever-changing society.
Morocco prisoners make face masks for fellow inmates
Prisoners in Morocco are doing their bit in the country’s fight against the spread of coronavirus — by making thousands of face masks for fellow inmates. “We feel like we are contributing to the collective effort, even if it’s from behind prison walls,” 40-year-old Khalid, wearing a white coat and a face mask, told AFP […]
We did not clash with Soldiers in Ebonyi – Police
The Police Command in Ebonyi, has denied alleged media reports of clash between policemen and soldiers on Thursday in Abakaliki.
Arsenal midfielder Ceballos reveals new Premier League start date
Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos claims that the Premier League will start again on June 20th after the coronavirus pandemic halted the season. Top-flight teams voted unanimously to step up their return to action at Monday’s shareholders’ meeting, allowing players to train in a limited capacity as part of phase one of ‘Project Restart’. COVID-19 tests […]
Myanmar news editor jailed for 2 years over coronavirus death report error
A news editor in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Southeast Asia has been jailed for two years after his agency reported a coronavirus death that turned out to be an error (false), his lawyer said Friday. The country has only 199 confirmed cases of coronavirus and seen six deaths, although the low numbers […]
‘Very violent’ Mourinho admits he made some mistakes at Inter
Jose Mourinho has recalled being “very violent” towards his players after a loss during his time at Italian club Inter Milan. The Portuguese coach had an extremely successful two seasons in charge of Inter, winning two Serie A titles, a Coppa Italia and a Champions League. However, current Tottenham boss Mourinho admits he made some […]
MURIC appreciates LASG for donating palliatives
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed gratitude for the kind gesture of the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, for sharing palliatives to the group.
COVID-19: Osinbajo constitutes committee on reopening of economy after NEC meeting
Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has constituted a committee on the reopening of the economy. This was one of the resolves after chairing a virtual National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday, May 21, the first since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a press release signed by Mr. Laolu Akande, the VP’s […]
We’ve forgiven our father’s killers – Slain journalist Khashoggi’s sons
A son of dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered inside Riyadh’s consulate in Turkey in 2018, on Friday said he and his brothers have forgiven his father’s killers.
Madagascar to sign confidentiality clause with WHO on COVID-Organics
President Andry Rajoelina says Madagascar will sign a confidentiality clause with the World Health Organization on the formulation of COVID-Organics, the purported cure for the coronavirus pandemic. He disclosed this after a teleconference with WHO boss Tedros Adhanom Ghabreyesus on Wednesday. He also said the WHO had agreed to support the country’s clinical observation process. […]
Indonesia probes breach of data on more than two million voters
Indonesia’s election commission is investigating the release of 2.3 million voters’ private information on a hacker website along with a threat to release of the data of about 200 million people, the agency said on Friday. The electoral data from the world’s fourth most-populous nation was posted anonymously on the hacking forum raid forums on […]
AdamStart unveils Kaffy as judge for Global AdamStart COVID Innovation Challenge entries
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A global entrepreneurship platform AdamStart, Thursday, announced a popular Nigerian multi-award-winning dance entrepreneur, choreographer, dance instructor, and fitness coach, Kaffy (Kafayat Shafau) as one of its esteemed judging panels for Global AdamStart COVID Innovation Challenge entries. Kaffy was announced in a statement signed by Founder of AdamStart, Adam Bradford, which […]
Flight resumption: Air Peace airline to downsize operations
On resumption of flight operations, Air Peace airline will downsize it’s operations and some staff may be asked to proceed on leave until flight services increased. This is just as the airline will also stop in flight catering services.
Anambra to unveil health scheme for rural dwellers — Commissioner
The Anambra State Government says it plans to unveil a comprehensive health package that will cater to the health needs of rural dwellers. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. C-Don Adinuba, made the disclosure in an interview on Friday in Awka. Adinuba was reacting to the absence of a functional Primary Health Centre […]
