Covid-19: All indicators rising as country goes into lockdown
A total of 1,057 1,105 Covid-19 patients are currently in Belgian intensive care units, according to Sciensano’s latest figures on Saturday. There are 48 more patients in the intensive care unit than yesterday. Of the 6,438 patients in hospital, 599 – 42 more than yesterday – are on a ventilator. An average of 636.4 patients […]
Photos From The Birthday Party Of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Wife
It will be recalled that the wife of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu turned a year older on Monday, October 26 and he held a party for her in his home in Abuja. Photos have emerged from the birthday party held for Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s wife. It will be recalled that the wife of Senator […]
Canada Is Planing To Take In More Than 1.2 Million Immigrants In The Next 3 Years
Canada, one of the top destinations of Nigerians, had expected to bring in 341,000 skilled workers, family members of Canadians and refugees this year before COVID-19 interrupted. It has been revealed that Canada is planning to take in as many as more then 1.2 million new immigrants in the next few years. The Prime Minister […]
Lekki Shooting: Nigerian Army Denies Moving Dead Bodies From The Military Hospital
The army described as ‘Fake News’ the reports which say military operatives had moved dead bodies from the shooting incident in Lekki. The Nigerian Army has reacted to claims that it moved the bodies of people who died in the Lekki shootings to a new locations. The army described as ‘Fake News’ the reports which […]
UPDATE: Police release 11-year-old boy arrested over his alleged involvement in attack on a police station in Edo State.
The 11-year-old boy who was arrested over his alleged involvement in an attack on a police station in Edo state has been relased. Human Rights Advocate, Kola Edokpayi has served an update. Recall, we brought you reports that the boy, identified as Gift Osayuhi was arrested for allegedly joining the gang of hoodlums that attacked […]
US passes 9 million coronavirus cases as infections spike
The United States passed nine million reported coronavirus cases on Friday and broke its own record for daily new infections for the second day in a row, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University, as Covid-19 surges days before the country chooses its next president. The US, which has seen a resurgence of its […]
Death toll rises in Aegean earthquake as rescue teams race to reach survivors
Rescue teams on Saturday plowed through concrete blocks and debris of eight collapsed buildings in search of survivors of a powerful earthquake that struck Turkey’s Aegean coast and north of the Greek island of Samos, killing at least 26 people. More than 800 others were injured. The quake hit Friday afternoon, toppling buildings in Izmir, […]
Biden and Trump focus on the Midwest in the US presidential election finale
Barack Obama will join forces with Joe Biden in Michigan as Donald Trump goes all in on the crucial state of Pennsylvania Saturday and the two candidates dig deep on the final weekend before Tuesday’s US presidential election. For the first time since the start of the campaign, Biden, 77, will be joined on stage […]
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu Reveals Why Nigeria Cannot Work Successfully
The convergence of the diverse core value system of the North, West, and East is posing a serious obstacle for Nigeria to function as a viable state, Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said. Kanu who doubles as the director of Radio Biafra said Nigeria cannot work successfully during […]
How #EndSARS Protest Exposed Nigeria Cannot Defeat Boko Haram – Gov. Wike
The governor of Rivers State, south-south Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, has lamented that the #EndSARS protest that rocked various cities across the nation, has exposed that Nigeria cannot defeat Boko Haram insurgence because it lacks intelligence. Naija News reports that Governor Wike made this comment in a statement signed by his Special Assistant, Media, Kelvin Ebiri, […]
Buhari In Video Meeting With European Council President Over Okonjo Iweala
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday held a video conference with Mr Charles Michel, President of the European Council. Michel during the meeting reiterated Europe’s support for Nigeria’s Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). This online news platform understands that President Buhari thanked the European Council for supporting Okonjo-Iweala. […]
Belgium will go back into lockdown
Belgium is once again imposing strict lockdown measures in the face of rising coronavirus infections, hospital admissions and deaths, announced Prime Minister Alexander De Croo during a press conference on Friday. “Our country is in a state of sanitary emergency. The pressure is immense, as you have undoubtedly seen in recent days,” said De Croo. […]
New Measures: No ban on non-essential journeys
Belgium will not be implementing a ban on non-essential journeys as part of the new coronavirus fighting measures, which have broken in the regional press ahead of the 7:00 PM conference. As expected, the consultative committee has stepped up measures across the country, with new rules expected to run from Sunday night until at least […]
French hunker down for second Covid-19 lockdown: This is what’s new
On Friday, France readied itself for its second lockdown in just seven months in a nationwide effort to curb the country’s renewed surge in Covid-19 cases. But with lessons learned from the first lockdown, the government has made some significant changes to its confinement rules. FRANCE 24 guides you through what you need to know. […]
Deadly earthquake strikes Turkey and Greece, both countries ‘ready to help each other’
At least 12 people have been killed and hundreds injured after a powerful earthquake struck Turkey’s western coast and parts of Greece on Friday as both nations vowed to help the other in their recovery efforts. The Turkish government’s disaster agency said 12 people had died, one due to drowning, while the number of people […]
Former South Korean President Sentenced To 17-years Imprisonment For Corruption
The former president was charged with 16 counts of criminal allegations, including embezzlement in connection with the auto parts company DAS and receiving bribes. Former South Korean President, Lee Myung-bak has been sentenced to 17- years imprisonment by the Supreme Court over embezzlement and bribery charges. In February, the 78-year-old was sentenced to 17 years […]
Prophet Arrested While Trying to Kidnap Local Government Chairman With Gang Members In Yenogoa
A man of God and his gang members have been apprehended while trying to kidnap a politician. A prophet has landed in the net of the Department of State Service (DSS) while trying to kidnap a local government chairman. The incident happened in Bayelsa State. According to Vanguard, the 43 year old Prophet, Kingsley Jeremiah […]
“People Now Lay Curses On Me In Mosques” – Activist, Aisha Yesufu Reveals
The activist revealed how people lay curses at her after prayers in the mosque. Nigerian activist and one of the strongest voices who spearheaded the #EndSARS protest has revealed what she goes through and how people lay curses on her. Aisha revealed this on her Twitter handle on Friday morning, October 30. ”Heard I am […]
TVC Laments Impact Of Attack On Its Properties, Reveals Next Line Of Action
The management of Television Continental (TVC) has lamented the impact of the recent violent attack on its properties and equipment and how it has affected their operations. The station’s chief executive officer, Mr. Andrew Hanlon explained that the auditorium which housed three main studios, three control rooms, three master control rooms, and a central transmission […]
Nigerian Policewoman Gets UN Recognition For Good Performance
The United Nations (UN) has recognized the efforts of CSP Catherine Ugorji of the Nigerian police, serving with the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). In recognition of her commitment to duties and her professionalism, CSP Ugorji was selected as one of two runners-up for the prestigious UN Woman Police Officer of the […]