Biden reiterates confidence in victory
Democratic presidential candidate and former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has reiterated his confidence in winning the election, with counting still ongoing in battleground states. In an address to the nation on Thursday, Biden said he had no doubt he would be declared winner once all the votes were counted. He urged his supporters to […]
We won’t be deterred by malicious threats in Nigeria – Amnesty Int’l
By Perez Brisibe Amnesty International, Nigeria has reacted to the seven day ultimatum issued by a Nigerian group for it to vacate the country or office large scale civil disobedience at its offices in Abuja and Lagos. It will be recalled that the group, Centre for African Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights, CALSER, in a briefing […]
Sudan closes border with Ethiopia
The army’s deputy chief of staff, Gen Berhanu Jula, said the troops were heading north to provide support to the Northern Command headquarters that was taken over by forces loyal to the regional government. Debretsion Gebremicheal, head of the Tigrayan state – and its ruling party the TPLF – said the region’s troops seized “almost […]
Tank Farm fire: LASEMA urges calm, says fire under control
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Thursday night urged Lagos residents around Ijora Badia, where Oando Tank Farm is located, to remain calm as efforts are being made to put the fire which occurred at the facility under control. LASEMA Director-General, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said in a statement that a combined response team, […]
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf centre to recognize Africa’s unsung COVID-19 heroines
The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) is set to recognise African women who have shown selfless services and commitment to humanity, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. The centre, in a message, also called for the nomination of African women of exemplary character and service in various sectors who were […]
Digital Economy in Nigeria driven by innovative platforms – John Obaro
As digital technologies revolutionise the globe, emerging economies like Nigeria are set to witness further disruptions occasioned by more innovative digital platforms transforming various aspects of life by leveraging data. John Obaro, the Managing Director of SystemSpecs, a leading African financial and human capital technology solutions company, said this as he shared insights on “Platforms […]
