One Election Won’t Stop US Truth Decay -Obama. By Raphael Bichene

The US faces a huge task in reversing a culture of “crazy conspiracy theories” that have exacerbated divides in the country, Barack Obama says. In a BBC interview, the former president says the US is more sharply split than even four years ago, when Donald Trump won the presidency. And Mr Obama suggests Joe Biden’s… Continue reading One Election Won’t Stop US Truth Decay -Obama. By Raphael Bichene

#EndSARS Protester Eromosele to be Arraigned Tuesday .By Francisca Ogar

It is a tortuous journey for Eromosele Adene, an #EndSARS protester, as he will be arraigned before a Chief Magistrate in Lagos on Tuesday. The embattled youth was arrested in Lagos on November 7 by the police and whisked to Abuja, the nation’s capital days later. Eromosele is charged with allegations of aiding the #EndSARS… Continue reading #EndSARS Protester Eromosele to be Arraigned Tuesday .By Francisca Ogar

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16 #EndSARS Protesters Ask Court to unfreeze Account by Raphael Bichene

Sixteen #EndSARS campaigners have asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to reverse the restriction placed on their accounts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN had frozen the accounts of 20 #EndSARS campaigners through an ex-parte order obtained from Justice Ahmed Mohammed to back his action. In a supporting affidavit, the apex… Continue reading 16 #EndSARS Protesters Ask Court to unfreeze Account by Raphael Bichene

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New Wave of Covid-19 Hits US Secret Service by Raphael Bichene

The US Secret Service, which guards the nation’s President Donald Trump, President-elect Joe Biden, and the White House, has been struck by an outbreak of Covid-19, US media reported Friday. The Washington Post said that more than 130 Secret Service agents were infected by coronavirus or in quarantine due to contact with infected people. The… Continue reading New Wave of Covid-19 Hits US Secret Service by Raphael Bichene

Biden Wins Georgia ,Clinches 306 Electoral College Votes by Raphael Bichene

Democrat Joe Biden won the US presidential race after he won Georgia and its 16 electoral college votes, US media reported on Friday. Victory in Georgia is a first for Democrats since Bill Clinton did it in 1992. Biden’s victory brings his tally of electoral college votes to 306 in the state-by-state Electoral College that… Continue reading Biden Wins Georgia ,Clinches 306 Electoral College Votes by Raphael Bichene

NNPC Raises Petroleum Pump Price to N155.17. By Raphael Bichene

The Petroleum Products Marketing Company, , has increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, to N155.17 per litre from N147.67 per litre. This was disclosed in an internal memo with reference number PPMC/C/MK/003, dated November 11, 2020, and signed by Tijjani Ali. The memo, says the new ex-depot price is… Continue reading NNPC Raises Petroleum Pump Price to N155.17. By Raphael Bichene

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President Buhari Condoles With Ghana as Jerry Rawlings Dies . By Francisca Ogar

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Ghanaian government and its people over the death of the country’s former President, Jerry Rawlings. In a statement on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, President Buhari affirmed that the entire African continent would sorely miss the sterling qualities of the great leader.… Continue reading President Buhari Condoles With Ghana as Jerry Rawlings Dies . By Francisca Ogar

Northern Elders Allege Plot Against North Ahead of 2023 by Raphael Bichene

Northern Elders Forum, NEF, have said they were aware of alleged attempts by some politicians interested in contesting the 2023 presidential election to weaken the North on many fronts in the aftermath of #EndSARS protest. The Forum also said it had credible information about an alleged plan to force restructuring on the North under the guise of ending… Continue reading Northern Elders Allege Plot Against North Ahead of 2023 by Raphael Bichene

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Aisha Yesufu ,Others React to Suit Against Them For #EndSARS Protest.By Raphael Bichene

Following being listed in the criminal complaint filed by rights activist, Kenechukwu Okeke for their role in the #EndSARS protests , some people listed have reacted via their social media pages. Recall that Okeke on Tuesday sued Sam Adeyemi, Aisha Yesufu and seveeral Celebrities before a Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja for their involvement in… Continue reading Aisha Yesufu ,Others React to Suit Against Them For #EndSARS Protest.By Raphael Bichene

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