The United Kingdom Parliament will, on Wednesday, debate a petition submitted to it which called for sanctions against the Nigerian Government and its officials over cases of human rights abuse during the #EndSARS movement. Members of the Parliament will hold a debate on Magintsky sanctions and human rights abuses today …
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Aftermath Of Mt. Sumeru Volcanic Eruption That Killed 14 In Indonesia (Photos)
At least 14 people are dead and hundreds are displaced after Mount Semeru, a volcano in Indonesia’s East Java province, erupted on Saturday, authorities said. Indonesia’s National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) said in a statement Sunday the eruption had wounded 56 others, with 35 people in serious condition, after …
Read More »Helicopter Carrying India’s Chief Of Defence Staff, General Bipin Crashes (Pix Video)
An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on board, met with an accident today near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. An Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident. Indian Air Force https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D87N9ZvJ4Q A total of 14 people including Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his …
Read More »Wike, Ikpeazu, Ortom, Fintiri, Makinde Meet With Real Madrid President In Spain
Wike, Ikpeazu, Ortom, Fintiri, Makinde Meet With Real Madrid President In Spain (Photos) Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Governor of Abia, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu; Governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom; Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde met with President of Real Madrid Football …
Read More »Nigeria Accounts For 27% Of Global Malaria Deaths – World Health Organisation
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says 29 of the 85 countries that were malaria-endemic accounted for about 96% of malaria cases and deaths globally while Nigeria accounted for 27% of deaths. The organisation disclosed this in its 2020 World Malaria report released on Monday. “About 96% of malaria deaths globally …
Read More »Cryptocurrency: India To Ban Private Wallets, Fine And Jail Violators
India to set maximum penalty for violating crypto norms at fine of $2.7 million or 1.5 years in jail The country wishes to see all crypto activities take place on platforms regulated by SEBI. On Tuesday, BloombergQuint (Bloomberg India) reported that the penalty for non-compliance with the Indian government’s crypto …
Read More »Donald Trump Raises £1bn For His New Social Media Platform To Rival Twitter
The former US president, who is banned from Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, hopes to launch his Truth Social app next year. He claims it will provide a forum that will not restrict freedom of speech. And he argued the financial backing “sends an important message to Big Tech that censorship …
Read More »Orji Kalu Gives ₦1 Million To Enyimba Players After Winning Match
Pillar of Sports in Africa and the Senator representing Abia North, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu has given the African champions, Enyimba Football Club of Aba the sum of N1m. This is in fulfilment of his promise to the club if they win their match against the Al Ittihad Sc on …
Read More »Lionel Messi Reportedly Texts Luis Suarez To Say He’s “Suffering” In Paris
Luis Suarez claims Lionel Messi is “suffering” at Paris Saint Germain just four months on from his dramatic Barcelona exit. Messi was forced to leave the club due to La Liga’s financial regulations despite a willingness to stay and an agreement to play for a fraction of his wage. After …
Read More »Osinbajo Delivers Keynote Remarks At LPG Week In Dubai
The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo delivers keynote remarks at the 2021 Liquified Petroleum Gas Week in Dubai, UAE an event that would run from Tuesday through Thursday. More
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