Kim calls U.S. ‘biggest enemy,’ vows to continue nuclear development
2021-01-09
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un calls U.S. “biggest enemy” of his country, threatens to continue advancing its nuclear capabilities.Continue Reading
Australia on high alert after overseas travellers bring new COVID-19 strains
2021-01-09
Australia on high alert after cases of highly transmissible new variants of coronavirus, discovered in Britain and South Africa, made it into the country.Continue Reading
10 newborn babies die in Indian hospital fire
2021-01-09
Ten newborn babies die in fire at state-run Bhandara District General Hospital in Maharashtra in western India, officials say.Continue Reading
Twitter bans Trump’s account permanently
2021-01-09
Twitter wields the big stick against outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump, suspends his account permanently.Continue Reading
Governors to join Buhari, Osinbajo to take COVID-19 vaccine on live TV
2021-01-09
Governors of Nigeria’s 36 states agree to take COVID-19 vaccine on live television to help drive acceptance among populace.Continue Reading
EndSARS: Man demands N50m compensation for being unlawfully paraded by police
2021-01-08
A 47-year-old man, Anthony Ogbevon, approaches Edo Judicial Panel of Inquiry for Victims of SARS and Related Abuses in Benin, seeks N50 million compensation.Continue Reading
Lifestyle coach raises concern over lack of etiquette among young people
2021-01-08
An Etiquette Life Coach and Fashion Entrepreneur, Etienying Akpanusong expresses concerns over lack of etiquette among some teenagers and young adults.Continue Reading
Power struggle leaves UN rights body without leader
2021-01-08
Russia and China oppose candidate from Fiji seen as staunch human rights defender to lead top U.N. rights body, diplomats and observers say.Continue Reading
Ondo Govt. bans trading activities on roads in Akure
2021-01-08
Ondo State Government bans trading activities on traffic lanes, pedestrian paths and walkways on major market corridors in Akure.Continue Reading
Para-badminton to feature in National Sports Festival in Edo
2021-01-08
By Emmanuel Afonne The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has approved Para-Badminton to be featured at the forthcoming National Sports Festival scheduled for Edo State, later this month. The National Coordinator of Nigeria Para-Badminton, Sam Ekeoma, who disclosed this on Friday, in a telephone interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading