Zindzi Mandela, daughter of South African liberation hero Nelson Mandela and anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, has died, according to officials. She was 59. State broadcaster SABC said on Monday Mandela, who has been serving as South Africa’s ambassador to Denmark since 2015, died in a hospital in Johannesburg on Sunday evening. No other details were… Continue reading Nelson Mandela’s Daughter Zindzi Dies at 59 by Raphael Bichene
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Hospital Shuts Down 3 Wards as 4 Doctors Test Positive for Coronavirus by Raphael Bichene
THREE wards at the Ughelli Central Hospital in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State have been temporarily shut down after four doctors at the wards tested positive to COVID A medical laboratory scientist working at the hospital laboratory department and a nurse in one of the wards also tested positive to the disease.… Continue reading Hospital Shuts Down 3 Wards as 4 Doctors Test Positive for Coronavirus by Raphael Bichene
ECOWAS Endorses Okonjo-Iweala for WTO DG
The Economic Community of West African States has certified the candidacy of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iwealafor the position of director-general of the World Trade Organisation. This was contained in a statement signed by the President of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou, on behalf of the Heads of State and Government. Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s former Coordinating Minister of the Economy, had… Continue reading ECOWAS Endorses Okonjo-Iweala for WTO DG
Kanye West Claims He Has Been Trying to Divorce Kim Kardashian by Raphael Bichene
The 43-year-old rapper, Kanye West claims he has been trying to divorce his wife Kim Kardashian West. In a series of tweets that have now been deleted, Kanye alleged that he started having thoughts of divorcing his reality star wife after she met with another rapper at a hotel. “I been trying to get divorced… Continue reading Kanye West Claims He Has Been Trying to Divorce Kim Kardashian by Raphael Bichene
1 Died,11 Injured in Minneapolis Shooting by Raphael Bichene
One person died and 11 more were wounded in a shooting in the US city of Minneapolis, police said Sunday. Images streamed live to Facebook showed at least one person lying on the pavement as dozens gather around — some screaming for medical help. Other footage appeared to show businesses with shattered windows, and police… Continue reading 1 Died,11 Injured in Minneapolis Shooting by Raphael Bichene
Ambani, Asia’s Richest Man Joins World Ten Richest Men by Jessy Samuel
Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries (RIL) has entered into the list of world’s top 10 richest, according to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaire list. Ambani’s net worth rose to $64.6 billion on the back of RIL’s stock price hitting an all-time high of ₹1,738.95 a share on Friday, after he announced that… Continue reading Ambani, Asia’s Richest Man Joins World Ten Richest Men by Jessy Samuel
Katie Hopkins Permanently Suspended from Twitter by Raphael Bichene
3Controversial commentator Katie Hopkins has been permanently suspended from Twitter for violating its hateful conduct policy, the social media giant said. Ms Hopkins, who had more than one million followers, was previously suspended in January for a week. But Twitter said her latest ban is permanent. The social network did not, however, say which tweets… Continue reading Katie Hopkins Permanently Suspended from Twitter by Raphael Bichene
Chelsea Seals £53 m Signing of Timo Werner by Jessy Samuel
Chelsea have announced the £53million deal for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner Frank Lampard has been desperate to bolster his attacking options and has landed one of the finest strikers in Europe in Werner. The Germany international, who has two games left to play with RB Leipzig, has signed a five-year deal worth £175,000 a… Continue reading Chelsea Seals £53 m Signing of Timo Werner by Jessy Samuel
Police in Our Country Have Not Been Treated Fairly by Raphael Bichene
Donald Trump said Wednesday that US police have “not been treated fairly” and appeared to defend a white officer charged with the murder of a black man. Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe was charged with murder Wednesday for shooting African American Rayshard Brooks in the back, and aggravated the case by kicking the 27-year-old as… Continue reading Police in Our Country Have Not Been Treated Fairly by Raphael Bichene
Czechs Drop Compulsory Face Masks July 1 by Raphael Bichene
Czechs will no longer have to wear face masks as of July 1, apart from in the capital, the health minister said Thursday, lifting a measure adopted to curb coronavirus infections. Introduced on March 19, the order to cover the mouth and nose led Czechs to sew face masks at home amid a dire shortage… Continue reading Czechs Drop Compulsory Face Masks July 1 by Raphael Bichene