NUJ Ondo state calls for action against the killers of its member Bunmi Afuye

The Ondo state Chapter of the Nigeria Union of journalists has called for the killers of its member Bunmi Afuye who was shot dead in a bank robbery to be brought to book. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman Adetona Aderoboye and secretary Leke Adegbite described the Killing as “the highest level of… Continue reading NUJ Ondo state calls for action against the killers of its member Bunmi Afuye

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Gov Ayade excited as Cally Air makes maiden flight to Abuja

The Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, Abuja was agog Thursday, as the Cross River State commercial airliner, Cally Air made its maiden landing. Governor of Cross River State, Sir Ben Ayade who was at the tarmac for the historic touchdown of the aircraft expressed excitement over the flight which earlier left the Murtala Mohammed International airport… Continue reading Gov Ayade excited as Cally Air makes maiden flight to Abuja

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President Buhari performs Kano-Kaduna rail groundbreaking.

President Muhamadu Buhari says rail transport is one of his administration’s priority. The President said this during the ground breaking ceremony of the Kano -Kaduna rail project. According to the President, the take off of the project signifies the commitment of his administration to the revival of Nigeria’s railway system to “reduce the deficiency in… Continue reading President Buhari performs Kano-Kaduna rail groundbreaking.

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Judge Denies Motion to Acquit Officer in George Floyd’s Death… by Raphael Bichene

The Minnesota judge presiding over the trial of Derek Chauvin denied a defense motion on Wednesday to acquit the former police officer facing murder and manslaughter charges for the death of George Floyd. Chauvin, who is white, was seen in a video taken by a bystander kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes… Continue reading Judge Denies Motion to Acquit Officer in George Floyd’s Death… by Raphael Bichene

Ghanaian Architect David Adjaye Becomes First African to Receive Royal Gold Medal . By Jessy Samuel

Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye has received the 2021 Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects in the UK. The award is one of the highest in the field. It’s the first time in the award’s 172-year history that it’s been presented to a Black architect. The judges praised Adiaye as “a… Continue reading Ghanaian Architect David Adjaye Becomes First African to Receive Royal Gold Medal . By Jessy Samuel

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Trump Leaves Whitehouse as President for Last Time by Raphael Bichene

President Trump departed the White House for the final time as president — leaving embattled, twice-impeached and with his lowest approval rating in his four years in office. Trump, in a black suit with a white dress shirt and trademark red tie, alongside outgoing first lady Melania Trump, in a black dress and coat, walked… Continue reading Trump Leaves Whitehouse as President for Last Time by Raphael Bichene

Samsung Chief Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison Over Corruption Charges . by Raphael Bichene

The de facto chief of South Korea’s Samsung business empire was convicted Monday over a huge corruption scandal and jailed for two and a half years, in a ruling that deprives the tech giant of its top decision-maker. Lee Jae-yong, vice-chairman of Samsung Electronics, the world’s biggest smartphone and memory chip maker, was found guilty… Continue reading Samsung Chief Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison Over Corruption Charges . by Raphael Bichene

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Trump Impeached Over Incitement by Raphael Bichene

The US House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” at last week’s Capitol riot. Ten Republicans sided with Democrats to impeach the president by 232-197. He is the first president in US history to be impeached twice, or charged with crimes by Congress. Mr Trump, a Republican, will now face… Continue reading Trump Impeached Over Incitement by Raphael Bichene