Tizeti rolls out high-speed 4G LTE in Edo with N4000/month broadband service
As part of its commitment to ensuring access to affordable broadband connectivity in Africa’s underserved populations, Tizeti, West Africa’s pioneer solar-based internet service provider is rolling out its 4G LTE network in Edo State, with monthly fixed broadband costs pegged at four thousand Naira ($8). With this move, millions of people in Edo State previously […]
UNCTAD lists Nigeria among ship-owning countries
THE United Nations Conferences on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has recognized Nigeria in the class of ship-owning countries. Disclosing the development in an interview, Ms Olufunmilayo Folorunso, Secretary General of African Shipowners Association, said that UNCTAD, which is dedicated to trade and development, captured the information in its annual report for 2020, confirming Nigeria as the […]
As Biden takes office, top EU official calls for reset in relations
European Council President Charles Michel on Wednesday called for the United States and European Union to create a new founding pact for their transatlantic relations. To do so, he invited Joe Biden who is set to be sworn in as president of the U.S. on Wednesday to Brussels for a summit. “Today is an opportunity […]
Biden to be inaugurated as 46th U.S. president amid tight security
Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president of the U.S. on Wednesday, capping off a chaotic election season in a country still divided by Donald Trump’s unfounded claims of voter fraud. The inauguration ceremony will start at 10:30 am (1530 GMT) with Biden and incoming Vice President Kamala Harris sworn into office at […]
UK detains 4 foreign flagged ships
DURING December, there were four new detentions of foreign flagged vessels in a UK port. In response to one of the recommendations of Lord Donaldson’s inquiry into the prevention of pollution from merchant shipping, and in compliance with the EU Directive on Port State Control (2009/16/EC as amended), the Maritime and Coastguard agency (MCA) publishes […]
Ultimatum to herders: Afenifere blasts Presidency for supporting Fulani
Says it supports Akeredolu By Dapo Akinrefon The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Wednesday, lampooned the Presidency for faulting the 7 days ultimatum given to Fulani herders to vacate all forest reserves in Ondo State. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Yinka Odumakin, Afenifere, said though it was not surprised by the […]
Foreigners without face masks punished with push-ups in Indonesia
Foreigners caught not wearing face masks on the Indonesian resort island of Bali are being subject to an unusual punishment: push-ups. Video footage circulating on social media this week shows tourists in T-shirts and shorts being made to do the exercise in sweltering tropical heat as masked security officials stood over them. Bali authorities made […]
I warned my son to stay off homosexualism or be used for sacrifice in our village’s evil forest — Ejime’s mother reveals after police declare her son wanted for homosexualism
A Nigerian mother, Madam Emmanuel Grace has revealed how he warned his son, Emmanuel Ejime of the dangers of homosexuality which could ultimately lead to having him used as a sacrifice to appease the gods of the land.
34 years after first attempt, Biden to be sworn in 46th US president
Thirty-four years after first seeking the job, Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th US president Wednesday, drawing a curtain on the most tumultuous administration of modern times and charting a new course to tackle Covid-19 and unite a splintered nation. Outgoing President Donald Trump entered the White House four years ago as […]
774,000 jobs aimed at shielding the most vulnerable from effects of Covid-19 — Sylva
By Emem Idio THE Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has stated that the aim of the Federal Government Extended Special Public Works Programme,ESPW, was to shield the most vulnerable from the ravaging effects of Covid-19 pandemic which include but not limited to, pervasive hunger, poverty, environmental degradation and joblessness. Sylva, who stated […]
Iran’s Rouhani hails departure of Trump, describes him ‘tyrant’
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday hailed the departure of “tyrant” US counterpart Donald Trump, who is due to leave office later in the day making way for President-elect Joe Biden. A “tyrant’s era came to an end and today is the final day of his ominous reign,” Rouhani said in televised remarks to his […]
