Covid: Australians Could Face Jail If They Return From India
Australian citizens returning home from India could face up to five years in jail and fines after the government made the journey temporarily illegal. The health ministry said the ruling had been made “based on the proportion of people in quarantine who have acquired a Covid-19 infection in India”. Earlier this week, Australia banned all […]
US To Restrict Travel From India To Curb Covid-19 Spread
The United States will restrict travel from India starting from May 4, the White House said on Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases in the country and the emergence of potentially dangerous variants of the coronavirus. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said President Joe Biden’s administration made the determination on the advice […]
Scientists Say India Government Ignored Warnings Amid Coronavirus Surge
A forum of scientific advisers set up by the government warned Indian officials in early March of a new and more contagious variant of the coronavirus taking hold in the country, five scientists who are part of the forum told Reuters. Despite the warning, four of the scientists said the federal government did not seek […]
Insecurity: Umahi Seeks Pacification, Parleying With Bandits In Ebonyi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has declared his intention to parley with bandits to ascertain their grievances and the way forward. Umahi made the statement on Friday in Abakaliki at the presentation of 40 Toyota Sienna vehicles and 20 Hilux vans to security agencies for enhanced operations in the state. The governor directed local government […]
Hon. Nwaebili Applauds Obiano As Anambra Airport Records Maiden Flight
The Senior Special Assistant to the Anambra State Governor on Protocol Hon. Nonso Nwaebili has applauded Governor Willie Obiano for keeping to his promise of landing the first airplane in the ongoing Anambra International Airport. Nwaebili made the applause fulfilling the Successful landing of two Aeroplanes belonging to Air Peace Airline on the Anambra Airport. […]
Insecurity : Armed Bandits In Kaduna Demand N350 million To Free 77 Persons
Suspected armed bandits are demanding N350 million as ransom before releasing 65 Adara natives kidnapped by armed bandits from Libera Gida, Kallah ward in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State. The kidnappers said they have 77 persons in their captivity, and that they could be released if the said amount of money is paid […]
Cleric To Buhari – Resign Honorably
Primate of the African Church, Julius Abbe has challenged President Mohammadu Buhari to resign honorably and give way to someone who has solutions to the myriads of problems facing Nigeria as a nation. He made the charge during the activities to commemorate the church’s 120th Founders Day Anniversary yesterday at the African Church Model College, […]
Josh Duggar Arrested; Placed On A Federal Hold
Josh Duggar, from the television show “19 Kids and Counting,” is behind bars and has been placed on a federal hold. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) made the arrest on Thursday, April 29, 2021. The report only states, “hold for other department,” and no bond is listed. Last year, Duggar lost a real estate […]
Stampede At Israeli Religious Festival Kills Nearly 40, Officials Say
A stampede broke out early Friday at a Jewish religious festival attended by tens of thousands of people in northern Israel, killing nearly 40 people and leaving some 150 hospitalized, medical officials said. The stampede, one of the deadliest civilian disasters in Israeli history, occurred during the celebrations of Lag BaOmer at Mount Meron. Tens […]
ASUP Continues Strike Despite N19billion Promised By Government
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N15 billion as Revitalisation Fund for polytechnics in the country in its bid to get members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, who have been on strike since April 6, this year to go back to their beats. Also, the government has approved another N4 […]
