US special operations forces on Saturday rescued an American citizen taken hostage by armed men earlier this week in Niger and held in northern Nigeria, the Pentagon said. “U.S. forces conducted a hostage rescue operation during the early hours of 31 October in Northern Nigeria to recover an American citizen held hostage by a group […]
Read MoreSir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said. The Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, being the first to bring the role to the big screen and appearing in seven of the spy thrillers. Sir Sean died peacefully in his sleep, while in the […]
Read MoreThe prime minister is considering a month-long lockdown across England in the hope that measures could be eased before Christmas. A new “stay at home” order could be announced on Monday, with schools, colleges and universities exempt. Documents seen by the BBC suggest the UK is on course for a much higher death toll than […]
Read MorePresidential aide, Femi Adesina has shed light on the meeting between Nigeria’s former heads of state and President Muhammadu Buhari. Adesina who spoke on Friday, said the #EndSARS protests and other national issues were discussed during the parley. “Lives had been lost in scores, countless public and private properties burnt, there was murder and mayhem […]
Read MoreThe Tunisian man who killed three people in a French church only recently arrived in Europe, officials say. The suspect, 21, had an Italian Red Cross document, issued after he arrived by a migrant boat to Italy’s Lampedusa island last month. He was shot by police and is in a critical condition. One of the […]
Read MoreLabour has suspended former leader Jeremy Corbyn after an inquiry found the party was “responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination” during his time in charge. The UK’s human rights watchdog identified “serious failings” in dealing with anti-Jewish racism. And the watchdog said Mr Corbyn’s office had “politically interfered” in the complaints process. Mr […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreNgozi 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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, […]
Read MoreNigerian 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 […]
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