Ohanaeze Condemns Shoot-at-sight Order On Igbo Land
OHANAEZE Ndigbo has condemned the shoot-at-sight order given to Nigerian soldiers on Igbo land, warning that the Nigerian government should learn a lesson from history by not fighting an unwinnable war against nationalism. Ohanaeze rather advised the Buhari-led government to “seek possible peaceful options that are the only solution that guarantees national unity and peaceful […]
Motorists, Commuters Lament Over The Gridlock In The Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
Motorists and commuters along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway and Apapa environs have continued to deteriorate in gridlock due to activities of drivers of articulated vehicles who park indiscriminately on the highways amid deplorable state of the road. The Lagos State Special Traffic Enforcement and Management Team set up by the state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to create […]
Chinese Rocket Debris Disintegrates Over Indian Ocean, Draws Criticism from US
Remnants of China’s biggest rocket landed in the Indian Ocean on Sunday, with most of its components destroyed upon re-entry into the atmosphere, ending days of speculation over where the debris would hit but drawing US criticism over lack of transparency. The coordinates given by Chinese state media, citing the China Manned Space Engineering Office, […]
Sadiq Khan Elected London Mayor For A Second Term
Sadiq Khan has been re-elected mayor of London, in a tighter-than-expected race, providing a boost to the opposition Labour party after a series of disappointing results in Thursday’s local elections. Khan, who became the first Muslim to head a major Western capital after his victory in 2016, won 55.2 percent of the vote compared with […]
Obama Family Dog Bo, Once A White House Celebrity, Dies Of Cancer
Former President Barack Obama’s dog Bo died Saturday after a battle with cancer, the Obamas said on social media. News of Bo’s passing was shared by Obama and his wife Michelle on Instagram, where both expressed sorrow at the passing of a dog the former president described as a “true friend and loyal companion.” “He […]
Bomb Near School In Afghanistan Kills At Least 30, Mostly Young Girls
A bomb exploded near a girl’s school in a majority Shiite district of west Kabul on Saturday, killing at least 30 people, many them young pupils between 11 and 15 years old, Afghan government spokesmen said. The Taliban condemned the attack apparently aimed at civilians, and denied any responsibility. Ambulances were rushing to evacuate wounded […]
El-Rufai Actual Foe Of Nigeria Misguiding The President -Ortom
The Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom yesterday accused Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai of being one of the actual foes of Nigeria and one of those few people misleading President Muhammadu Buhari. Ortom said in a statement that el-Rufai was a sycophant, ethnic champion, and religious fanatic who loathes anyone that does not share the […]
Eid ul-Fitr : Iran Bans Local Travel Ahead Of Ramadan
As Iranian authorities hope the country could soon overcome a fourth major wave of COVID-19 infections, local travel has been banned during days leading to religious holidays to mark the end of Ramadan. Eid ul-Fitr, which is celebrated by Muslims worldwide, will be marked by Iranians on Wednesday and Thursday, and Friday is a weekend […]
Uneasiness In Abuja As Chinese 5B Rocket Detritus May Hit It
There are fears among the residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja over the slight chance that the detritus from a Chinese rocket could hit Abuja between late Saturday and Sunday. According to an American news platform, NBC, a piece of a rocket launched by China in late April is expected to re-enter the […]
Kaduna Govt Exclaims To Fallacious Statements Against Buhari Being Ascribed To El-Rufai
The Kaduna State government has sounded the alarm over fallacious statements on President Muhammadu Buhari being bandied around and attributed to Governor Nasir El-Rufai. It described the statements as a vile fib and the strategy as impish. In a statement issued by the Commissioner, Internal Security, and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Saturday, he said […]
