Buhari names Agbor Railway complex after Goodluck Jonathan
As FG begins test-run of coaches on Itakpe-Warri rail line By Dirisu Yakubu President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday appreciated the effort of his predecessor, Dr Goodluck Jonathan in the revival of infrastructural projects in the country as he approved the naming of the Agbor Railway Complex after him. The Special Assistant to the President on Digital […]
Rouhani says 35 million Iranians face virus infection
Iran’s president, Hassan Rouhani, said Saturday that 35 million Iranians may contract the coronavirus, as the country still did not have herd immunity although a quarter of the population may be infected. It appears to be the first time a senior Iranian official has indicated the country is seeking to defeat COVID-19 via herd immunity. […]
Mandela Day: The Africa Channel reflects on Mandiba’s legacy
By Narendra Reddy Great people come and go out of this world, but only a few leave behind legacies that resonate for decades. In honour of Mandela Day, The Africa Channel reflects on the life and legacy of the iconic and inspirational civil rights leader, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, affectionately referred to as “Madiba” and his […]
Truck crushes motorcyclist to death in Ogun
An angry mob on Saturday set ablaze a truck allegedly belonging to Dangote, whose driver crushed a motorcyclist to death along old Ibadan road, Ijebu Ode area of Ogun. Mr. Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Public Relations Officer, Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta. Akinbiyi […]
Man United’s Solskjaer hits back at Mourinho, Lampard VAR claims
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hit back at claims by Frank Lampard and Jose Mourinho that Manchester United have benefited from favourable VAR calls. Ahead of the FA Cup semi-final meeting on Sunday, Chelsea head coach Lampard said that United have “got a few in their favour” when it comes to decisions during recent Premier League games, […]
Mob sets truck ablaze as it crushes okada rider to death in Ogun
James Ogunnaike Pandemonium broke out in Ijebu Ode, Ijebu Ode Local Government Area of Ogun State as an angry mob on Saturday set ablaze a refinery truck whose driver recklessly crushed an okada rider to death around old Ibadan road in Ijebu Ode area of Ogun. Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, the Public Relations Officer, Traffic Compliance […]
