U.S. President Donald Trump has pardoned a convicted bank robber, Jon Ponder, who is now running a post-prison assistance programme. A pre-recorded video of Trump signing an executive order for the pardon, with Ponder standing beside him, aired on Tuesday night. Coming amid the Republican National Convention, the president’s move is seen by some as… Continue reading Trump Signs Surprise Pardon For Convicted Bank Robber Jon Under by Raphael Bichene
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Francophone Organization Suspends Mali Over Coup by Raphael Bichene
The international community increased pressure on the military junta that has seized power in Mali, as the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie suspended the nation from its membership Tuesday. Its leadership agreed the move at an extraordinary session held via video conference, while adding that it would maintain any cooperation that would help the civilian… Continue reading Francophone Organization Suspends Mali Over Coup by Raphael Bichene
Patient Dies as Striking Workers Switch Off Ventilator by Francisca Ogar
A patient at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital in Kwara State has died following an industrial action embarked upon by health workers amidst the coronavirus disease.Channels Television learned from a family source that the patient, Olusola Olagunju, had been on life support before the incident occurred.The victim was said to have died after the… Continue reading Patient Dies as Striking Workers Switch Off Ventilator by Francisca Ogar
Bayern Munich Beat PSG,Win UEFA Champions League by Raphael Bichene
Bayern Munich has won its 6th UEFA Champions league title by beating PSG in a match Sunday night in Lisbon. The 1-0 goal was made possible by a lone goal scored by Kingsley Coman.
Man Utd Captain Maguire Released in Greece by Raphael Bichene
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was released from Greek police custody Saturday, TV footage showed, ahead of a hearing on assault charges on the island of Mykonos. Wearing a baseball cap and mask, Maguire was shown leaving a courthouse on neighbouring Syros island, accompanied by what appeared to be members of his legal team, and… Continue reading Man Utd Captain Maguire Released in Greece by Raphael Bichene
Aisha Buhari Advocates for Reduction in Medical Tourism by Raphael Bichene
The wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, has returned from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where she went to treat a severe neck pain. The President’s wife said this in an Instagram post shortly after her return on Saturday. Mrs. Buhari, who returned on a Presidential jet, said they witnessed a turbulence but the pilots were able… Continue reading Aisha Buhari Advocates for Reduction in Medical Tourism by Raphael Bichene
Biden Accepts Democratic Party Nomination by Raphael Bichene
Joe Biden has formally accepted the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, describing in a televised speech to a virtual convention his vision for a new United States that is facing multiple crises at once. “It is an America we can rebuild together,” Biden said, pledging to make control of the coronavirus outbreak his first act if… Continue reading Biden Accepts Democratic Party Nomination by Raphael Bichene
China Defends Wuhan Pool Party After Global Outrage by Francisca Ogar
A massive pool party attended by thousands of people at the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic showed how well China had dealt with disease, authorities insisted Thursday, despite images from the event prompting outrage around the world. Pictures and video of the weekend electronic music party in Wuhan — where COVID-19 first emerged in December… Continue reading China Defends Wuhan Pool Party After Global Outrage by Francisca Ogar
Mali Wakes Up To Military Rule Following President Force Out by Raphael Bichene
Mali awoke on Wednesday to a new chapter in its troubled history after rebel military leaders forced President Boubacar Keita from office, prompting its West African neighbours to threaten border closures and sanctions against the coup leaders. Keita, embattled by months of protests over economic stagnation, corruption and a brutal Islamist insurgency, said he had… Continue reading Mali Wakes Up To Military Rule Following President Force Out by Raphael Bichene
Falz Appeals to Federal Government to Reopen Cinemas
Ace Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has called on the Federal Government to reopen the entertainment industry. The son of human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, made this known in a string of tweets on Monday shortly after the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced August 29 as the reopening date for international flights.… Continue reading Falz Appeals to Federal Government to Reopen Cinemas