Zuma vows never to appear before South Africa’s anti-graft panel
South Africa’s beleaguered ex-president Jacob Zuma vowed Monday to not appear before a judicial panel probing corruption during his nine-year tenure, defying a court order compelling him to testify. Zuma, 78, has played cat-and-mouse with the commission since it was set up in 2018 to investigate looting of state coffers during his rule. He accuses the […]
Turkey condemns coup in Myanmar, calls for release of detained officials
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the events unfolding in Myanmar on Monday, calling for the release of detained top officials and for compliance with the disputed election results.Earlier on Monday, media reported that Myanmar’s State Counselor, Aung San Suu Kyi, and President Win Myint were detained in an early morning raid. Some other […]
UK condemns Myanmar coup, imprisonment of Aung San Suu Kyi
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday condemned the coup in Myanmar after the military seized power and imposed a state of emergency, saying Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian leaders “must” be freed. “I condemn the coup and unlawful imprisonment of civilians, including Aung San Suu Kyi, in Myanmar. “The vote of the […]
EU condemns military’s seizure of power in Myanmar
The European Commission president and the EU’s top diplomat, on Monday, condemned the military’s seizure of power in Myanmar. They, therefore, demanded the immediate release of all those the military had detained in raids across the country. The EU is Myanmar’s third-biggest trading partner and has given the country special trade preferences, which could potentially […]
Breaking: Army seizes power, arrests civilians, declares state of emergency in Myanmar
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday condemned the coup in Myanmar after the military seized power and imposed a state of emergency, saying Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian leaders “must” be freed. “I condemn the coup and unlawful imprisonment of civilians, including Aung San Suu Kyi, in Myanmar. “The vote of the […]
U.S. threatens to take action against detainers of Myanmar’s president, others
The U.S. has threatened to take action against those responsible for the detention of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as President Win Myint in Myanmar. “The United States is alarmed by reports that the Burmese military has taken steps to undermine the country’s democratic transition, including the arrest of State Counselor Aung […]
Ghana to vaccinate 17m people, says Akufo-Addo
Ghana is on course to get at least 17.6 million people vaccinated against COVID-19 pandemic by the end of June, President Nana Akufo-Addo has said. In a televised speech late Sunday, he said the government is working with bilateral and multilateral partners to achieve its aim to vaccinate the entire population. “I indicated our intention […]
Breaking: China bans use of mobile phones in classrooms
China’s primary and middle schools had introduced a ban on mobile phone use in classrooms, among wider efforts to protect pupils from internet and video game addiction. According to a circular from the Ministry of Education (MOE) on phones on campus, primary and middle school students should not bring mobile phones into classrooms. The MOE […]
UNILAG Mass Communication class of 2008 mourns Emilia Asim Ita
The University of Lagos Mass Communication Class of 2008 has described the death of the co founder of future Awards, Emilia Asim ITA as shocking and devastating. The President of the association, Mrs Funmi Olaniyi said Emilia will be remembered for her simplicity and creativity. Funmi said Emilia was instrumental to the unity and bond […]
Pere Luke mourns Pa Okowa
By Victor Ajihromanus Second Vice Chairman of Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, Pere S. P. Luke, Kalanam Vlll, has condoled with Delta State governor, Sen Ifeanyi Okowa, over the demise of his father, Chief Okorie Okowa. The Pere of Akugbene-Mein kingdom also described the deceased as someone whose life was impactful. He said this […]
SEPLAT appoints Mba MD of ANOH Gas, others as directors
By Prince Okafor Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc has appointed Okechukwu Mba as the new Managing Director of ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC) Limited, the Incorporated Joint Venture (IJV) between Seplat and the Nigerian Gas Company (NGC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC) Limited is a midstream […]
China bans classroom mobile phone use over addiction concerns
China’s primary and middle schools have introduced a ban on mobile phone use in classrooms, among wider efforts to protect pupils from internet and video game addiction.
Irate mob launches violent protest, bandits escape
…as attack on Recreation Joint claims 1 &njure 3 in Zangon Kataf Troops recover two-AK 47 rifles, over 43 ammunition By Ibrahim HassanWuyo While troops in Southern Kaduna were trailing bandits, an irate mob comprising youths and some individuals launched a violent protest and forcibly freed the arrested suspects from custody, aiding their escape. The […]
FBNQuest partners ‘Teach for Nigeria’ on Incubation Hub Pitch Contest
FBNQuest, the investment banking and asset management subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc, has continued to strengthen its partnership with Teach for Nigeria (TFN) by supporting the TFN Incubation Hub Pitch Contest and the TFN Annual Mentoring Programme. Teach for Nigeria is a non-profit organization committed to developing leaders and promoting educational development across the nation […]
US police handcuffed, pepper-sprayed 9-year-old black girl, footage shows
A nine-year-old Black girl was handcuffed and pepper-sprayed by police in the US city of Rochester, footage released Sunday showed, sparking new outrage over excesses committed by the country’s law enforcement. Deputy Police Chief Andre Anderson said Sunday the girl — who has not been named — had been suffering from a serious mental health […]
Fidelity restates support for MSMEs as Enugu First Lady, ABCON commend bank
Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the productivity and prosperity of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country by providing capacity building that would significantly improve their overall contributions to national development. Fidelity Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe gave the assurance at the Fidelity SME National Capacity Building Webinar […]
