South Australia to end lockdown early after pizza shop worker ‘lie’ to contact tracers
South Australia’s six-day “circuit-breaker” lockdown will be cut short, officials said Friday, blaming a pizza parlour worker who misled contact tracers about how he contracted the virus. Premier Steven Marshall indicated a tough lockdown for the state’s almost two million people would end late on Saturday, at least two days earlier than planned. Marshall said […]
Georgia vote recount affirms Biden’s victory over Trump in the state
After a painstaking recount, Georgia officials confirmed on Thursday that President-elect Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in the battleground state on Nov. 3, further narrowing the president’s dubious effort to overturn the election results. The result of the six-day hand recount of the state’s 5 million ballots had been widely expected, despite baseless allegations […]
EU summit: Budget stalemate continues but Hungary not united in opposition to EU’s rule of law
Another EU summit, another EU crisis. Leaders gathered remotely to discuss the desperately needed coronavirus recovery fund and budget. But everything is now on hold. Hungary and Poland have effectively vetoed the process, claiming a mechanism linking future transfers of money to the issue of the rule of law was part of an unfair ideological […]
Coronavirus: EU could green light two COVID-19 vaccines in December
The European Union could give the green light to the COVID-19 vaccines being developed by Moderna and Pfizer/ BioNTech in December. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday that the vaccines could be approved before the end of the year, which would allow them to be distributed in Europe. The European Medicines […]
Georgia Confirms Biden Won State, Finds No Widespread Fraud After Manual Recount
A manual recount in US state of Georgia has confirmed that Joe Biden won the election in the state. After forcing a manual recount in Georgia, the state has now confirmed that President Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden in the state. Georgia declared Democratic President-elect Joe Biden as the winner of the Nov 3 […]
The Queen Of England And Husband Celebrate 73rd Wedding Anniversary
The couple are pictured on a sofa in the Oak Room at Windsor Castle, where they are spending lockdown. Queen Elizabeth II, the highly revered Queen of England is celebrating her wedding anniversary with her husband. The Queen and her husband; Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, are celebrating their 73rd wedding anniversary. The royals have […]
Man Who Hacked His Two Sons To Death In Niger State Blame It On God
One Abubakar Maidobo, a residence of Niger State has reportedly killed his two children and hid their remains in a nearby bush within the state. The man who hails from Maidabo, a remote village under Nasko Magama Local Government Area of the state was apprehended by the security operatives for hacking his children, age 8 […]
Nollywood Veteran, Oyetoro Hafiz Shares Inspiring Story Of His Early School Days
Nollywood veteran, Oyetoro Hafiz, popularly known as Saka, has taken to the social media to share an inspiring story of his early school life. The comic actor recounted an awful and humble scenario on his matriculation day many years ago at the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, which is formerly known as the University of Ife. […]
Police Distance Itself From Gbajabiamila’s Escort Who Shot Newspaper Vendor
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has distanced itself from the security operative attached to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, who killed a newspaper vendor on Thursday. The incident occured in Abuja at the Three Arm Zone on Thursday when the convoy of the speaker was on move. Gbajabiamila on Friday […]
Nigerian Government Signs Agreement To Import Petrol From Niger
Nigeria has reached a consensus with the Niger Republic for the transportation of imported petroleum products. The Ministry of Petroleum Resources explained this in a statement, saying “The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Republic of Niger have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for petroleum products transportation and storage.” President Muhammadu Buhari and President […]
Newspaper Vendors Protest Killing Of Member By Gbajabiamila’s Aide (photos 7 Video)
Newspaper Vendors Association, has shut down operations with members currently protesting in Abuja over the killing of its member by Femi Gbajabiamila‘s aide. A member of the Newspaper Vendors Association identified as Ifeanyichukwu Elechi was killed by a security aide to Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday, November 19. The Newspaper […]