The murder trial of the wife of Lesotho’s prime minister, accused of murdering his previous wife, is set to start next month, a court official said on Tuesday. Maesaiah Thabane was detained and charged earlier this month for the murder of Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s estranged wife Lipolelo, who was […]
Another 88 people aboard a cruise ship off Japan have tested positive for the coronavirus, authorities said Tuesday, as those free of the disease hoped they were spending their last night on board before disembarking. The new cases take the total from the Diamond Princess to 542 — easily the […]
Jeff Bezos is donating some of his vast fortunes to fight the effects of climate change. The Amazon CEO, who is the world’s richest man, has pledged $10 billion (£7.68b) to fund scientists, activists, nonprofits and other groups fighting to protect the environment. ‘Climate change is the biggest threat to […]
A top American journalist with CNN, Fareed Zakaria, has analysed why the recent decision of the United States government to impose immigrant visa restrictions on Nigeria “does not make sense.” The US government had justified the restriction on the basis of national security concerns, claiming that the affected countries have […]
Nigerian pastor and general overseer of RCCG, Enoch Adeboye, has advised young and single men not to get married to a woman who cannot cook. Pastor Adeboye, is known for giving advice to his followers and this does not exclude young ladies and men. Taking to his Twitter page not […]
Headed goals from Anthony Martial and Harry Maguire earned Manchester United a 2-0 win at Chelsea on Monday. The win put them back in the hunt for a top four 2019/2020 English Premier League (EPL) finish. In a high tempo, if often scrappy game, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United side […]
The Head of Wuhan hospital Dr. Liu Zhiming, the director of Wuchang Hospital, has today died of Coronavirus, according to Chinese media. Dr. Liu Zhiming’s death was confirmed by People’s Daily, the official newspaper of China’s Communist Party. The paper tweeted the news, writing; “Liu Zhiming, director of #Wuhan Wuchang […]
A former Nigerian lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye has reportedly acquired two bulletproof cars worth several millions of naira. The cars are customized with his signature plate number. The news of the ex-lawmaker’s latest car acquisition was made public by blogger, Tunde Ednut who shared videos on his Instagram page. According […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has given the assurance that the 9th House is committed to the issue of Diaspora voting. While revealing why people in diaspora cannot vote now, Gbajabiamila said millions of Nigerians, who strive to make a living outside the country “have […]
Abdullahi Shinkafi, Acting Executive Chairman, Federal Character Commission, says the FCC will ensure fairness and equity in recruitment into Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). NAN reports that Shinkafi spoke on Monday in Abuja at a sensitisation programme organised by FCC Public Affairs Department. He said: “We have a big […]
