COVID-19: Germany Hits Two Million Infections As WHO Tackles New Strains
Germany on Friday passed two million coronavirus cases as a World Health Organization emergency committee readied to issue advice on stemming the spread of new, more contagious strains of the disease. The surge in Europe’s biggest economy came as countries on the continent again tightened restrictions, with Portugal entering a fresh lockdown and Britain requiring […]
Biden Unveils $1.9 Trillion Economic Plan As US Recovery Buckles
President-elect Joe Biden will propose injecting $1.9 trillion into the US economy when he takes office next week, as evidence mounts that the recovery from the sharp downturn caused by Covid-19 is flagging. With his fellow Democrats narrowly controlling both houses of Congress, Biden has a shot at passing what would be the United States’ […]
Nigeria 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration
The 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration has been celebrated in the most honorable way. The event which was held at the Arcade ground in Abuja seeks to honor Nigeria’s fallen heroes and the men who gave their all to defend the nation’s peace and sovereignty. As expected, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Service Chiefs […]
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan Confident Mali Will Meet Return To Civil Rule Deadline
After two days of meetings with Malian political and civil society figures, the mediator for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has expressed optimism that Mali’s post-coup interim administration will hand over power to civilians within the agreed 18-month deadline. “It’s too early to doubt them,” said Jonathan, […]
North Korea Unveils New Submarine-launched Missile
North Korea has unveiled a new type of submarine-launched ballistic missile, described by state media as “the world’s most powerful weapon”. Several of the missiles were displayed at a parade overseen by leader Kim Jong-un, reported state media. The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president. It […]
NGF Move To Take Over Covid-19 Vaccines’ Distribution
Following concerns over the opaqueness of the recent allocation of expected 100,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to states by the federal government, governors of Nigeria’s 36 states are making moves to take over the distribution. The allocation made by the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) has come under severe attacks by stakeholders that wondered […]
Yoweri Museveni Takes Early Lead In Uganda Vote Count As Opposition Alleges Widespread Fraud
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has taken a significant early lead in the presidential race, according to preliminary results released by the electoral commission on Friday morning. Mr Museveni has garnered 1,536,205 votes (65.02%), while his main rival Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has 647,146 votes (27.39%) from 8,310 polling stations. The country has […]
Uganda Is 15th African Country To Restrict Social Media Due To Elections Since 2015
Uganda has become the 15th country in Africa to restrict social media access due to elections since 2015, a new report has shown. The researchers at privacy protection company Surfshark says their study revealed that at least 27 countries in Africa blocked or heavily restricted social media access over five years. Over five years, Burundi, […]
More Than 100 Human Right Activists Petition AU, UK, US, EU Over Museveni’s Assault on Opposition
More than 100 human rights advocate, activists and musicians from across the world have called on the African Union, US, UK, EU and all people of conscience to condemn in the strongest possible terms the ongoing assault on Uganda’s opposition and commit to supporting a safe free and fair election for all Ugandan citizens. The […]
Bullets Sent To Huawei’s Finance Chief Meng Wanzhou
Top Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou has been sent bullets in the mail while under house arrest in Vancouver, according to court testimony. It was one of several alleged death threats revealed on Wednesday by the company providing her security. Ms Meng was detained in 2018 on charges relating to allegedly misleading HSBC about Huawei’s dealings […]
