Pastor Ituah Ighodalor’s Wife, Ex Beauty Queen Dead by Raphael Bichene

Mrs Ibidunni Ighodalo, the wife of popular Lagos Pastor, Ituah Ighodalo, has been confirmed dead. A family member said the boss of Elizabeth R, a leading upscale event planning outfit, died Sunday morning in her hotel room in Port Harcourt, Rivers State where she was handling a project. The mother of two was in her… Continue reading Pastor Ituah Ighodalor’s Wife, Ex Beauty Queen Dead by Raphael Bichene

FAAN Carries Out Flight Simulation at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Ahead of Flight Resumption by Raphael B

In line with global standards for aviation operations in view of Covid-19, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has conducted simulation excercise at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja to test all the protocols designed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at the Airports ahead of flight resumption. During the simulation excercise which took… Continue reading FAAN Carries Out Flight Simulation at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Ahead of Flight Resumption by Raphael B

Texas Halts Reopening As Covid-19 Cases Soar

Texas on Thursday halted steps to reopen its economy after a sharp rise in coronavirus cases that threatens to undo earlier efforts to quell the disease. The number of new coronavirus infections is approaching record daily levels in the US, with more than 35,900 cases recorded in the past 24 hours, according to a tally… Continue reading Texas Halts Reopening As Covid-19 Cases Soar

Appeal Court Orders Judge to Dismiss Case Against Michael Flynn

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals said in a 2-1 ruling on Wednesday that the federal judge overseeing the sentencing of former national security adviser Michael Flynn must accept the Justice Department’s request to drop charges. Why it matters: It could mark the end of a long-running legal fight that began with Flynn pleading guilty… Continue reading Appeal Court Orders Judge to Dismiss Case Against Michael Flynn

Police in Nigeria Rescue Workers Locked in Rice Factory by Raphael Bichene

Police in Nigeria have rescued 300 people they say were locked in a rice-processing factory and forced to work throughout a coronavirus lockdown. Police in Nigeria have rescued 300 people they say were locked in a rice-processing factory and forced to work throughout a coronavirus lockdown. From the end of March the men were allegedly… Continue reading Police in Nigeria Rescue Workers Locked in Rice Factory by Raphael Bichene

Nelson Mandela’s Daughter Zindzi Dies at 59 by Raphael Bichene

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

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

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