The head of a UN anti-extremism body expressed “deep concern” Wednesday about growing tensions over satirical cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed, urging “mutual respect” between people of different faiths and political views. The statement by Miguel Angel Moratinos — who heads the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations — follows growing anger in the Muslim world… Continue reading UN Official Expresses Concern Over Growing Tension Caused by Mohammed Cartoons by Francisca Ogar
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Emerges WTO DG by Raphael Bichene
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s ex-finance minister and nominee for the office of the director-general of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, has broken the records by becoming the first African to emerge winner of the highly competitive race. The former minister According to TheCable, polled 104 votes from 164 member countries to defeat her South Korea’s trade… Continue reading Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Emerges WTO DG by Raphael Bichene
Police Declare War on IPOB Members in Rivers State by Raphael Bichene
The Rivers State Police Command has declared war against members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The state command has moved to arrest and prosecute supporters of the group in the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mukan, in a meeting with DPOs/HODs of the Tactical Units in the Command on Thursday,… Continue reading Police Declare War on IPOB Members in Rivers State by Raphael Bichene
President Buhari Bids Bangladesh High Commissioner Farewell,Calls for Stronger Ties by Francisca Oga
Nigerian President Mr. Muhammadu Buhari bade farewell to High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria on 27 October, 2020 on a digital platform. During the audience, the President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Bangladesh high Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Md. Shameem Ahsan, for the achievements made during his tenure and felicitated with him for his next… Continue reading President Buhari Bids Bangladesh High Commissioner Farewell,Calls for Stronger Ties by Francisca Oga
Ronaldinho Tests Positive for covid-19 by Raphael Bichene
Former Brazil playmaker Ronaldinho said on Sunday he had contracted coronavirus but had no symptoms. The 40-year-old ex-Barcelona and AC Milan midfielder, who won the Champions League and World Cup in an illustrious career, will remain in isolation in a Belo Horizonte hotel. “Hi friends, family, fans, I took a Covid-19 test and the result… Continue reading Ronaldinho Tests Positive for covid-19 by Raphael Bichene
Samsung Loses Titan Lee Kun-Hee at 78 by Raphael Bichene
Lee Kun-hee, the chairman of South Korea’s largest conglomerate, Samsung Group, has died aged 78. Mr Lee helped to grow his father’s small trading business into an economic powerhouse, diversifying into areas like insurance and shipping. During his lifetime, Samsung Electronics also became one of the world’s biggest tech firms. He was the richest person… Continue reading Samsung Loses Titan Lee Kun-Hee at 78 by Raphael Bichene
22 Die in Ghana Church Building Collapse by Raphael Bichene
At least 22 people, including a baby, were killed when an unfinished three-storey building collapsed in eastern Ghana, emergency officials said on Friday. The accident happened on Tuesday while a church community held a service in the building, which was still under construction, in the town of Akyem Batabi in the Eastern Region, National Disaster… Continue reading 22 Die in Ghana Church Building Collapse by Raphael Bichene
69 Persons Killed in ENDSARS Protests by Raphael Bichene
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says 69 people have been killed in protests against police brutality that have rocked the country. The deaths were mainly civilians but include police officers and soldiers. The president announced the toll in an emergency meeting with former Nigerian leaders aimed at finding ways to end the unrest, his spokesman told… Continue reading 69 Persons Killed in ENDSARS Protests by Raphael Bichene
ECOWAS Calls For Speedy Investigation of Lekki Toll Gate Shootings Raphael Bichene
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has called on the Nigerian Government to conduct a speedy investigation of the shooting of EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate area of Lagos State. A statement on Wednesday, by ECOWAS expressed its condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives during… Continue reading ECOWAS Calls For Speedy Investigation of Lekki Toll Gate Shootings Raphael Bichene
Full Text President Buhari’s Adress to Nigerians on End SARS Protest by Raphael Bichene
ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE ENDSARS PROTESTS, 22ND OCTOBER, 2020 Fellow Nigerians, It has become necessary for me to address you having heard from many concerned Nigerians and having concluded a meeting with all the Security Chiefs. 2. I must warn those… Continue reading Full Text President Buhari’s Adress to Nigerians on End SARS Protest by Raphael Bichene