The Queen has effectively sacked Prince Andrew from Royal duties after discussing the Epstein scandal with Charles and summoning the distraught Duke of York to Buckingham Palace to learn his fate. The Monarch took decisive action to contain the fall-out from the duke’s disastrous Newsnight interview about his friendship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Last… Continue reading PRINCE ANDREW RELIEVED OF PRINCELY DUTIES_Ada Nkong
Category: WORLD NEWS
AHMED MUSA TO GIVE SUCORE TO 100 INDIGENT STUDENTS_Ehiabhi Femi
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has announced he will be sponsoring 100 students at a university in the Nigerian city of Kano. Musa has made the gesture to mark his ambassadorial role for the Skyline University. Despite Kano’s size and being the commercial centre of northern Nigeria, there is a real lack of opportunity for… Continue reading AHMED MUSA TO GIVE SUCORE TO 100 INDIGENT STUDENTS_Ehiabhi Femi
FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL PROTEST: IRAN SHUTS OFF INTERNET ACCESS FOR CITIZENS
Protests erupted across Iran on Friday after the government unexpectedly announced its decision to ration fuel and remove subsidies, sending prices soaring by at least 50%. The move is part of efforts to mitigate the effects of crippling US sanctions on Iran’s economy. In response to the demonstrations, Iran’s government almost instantly started to shut… Continue reading FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL PROTEST: IRAN SHUTS OFF INTERNET ACCESS FOR CITIZENS
LOUISIANA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS: GOV. JOHN BEL EDWARDS WINS
Louisiana Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards narrowly won reelection, beating out Republican challenger Eddie Rispone, who was backed by President Donald Trump. Edwards will claim victory in a deep red state Trump won by 20 percentage points in 2016, and against a businessman who closely aligned himself with the President. Trump held two rallies in… Continue reading LOUISIANA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS: GOV. JOHN BEL EDWARDS WINS
ARSENE WENGER IS NEW FIFA CHIEF OF GLOBAL FOOTBAL DEVELOPMENT_Ehiabhi Femi
“Arsene Wenger’s profound knowledge and passion for the different aspects of our game sets him apart as one of the most respected personalities in football".
WHO PREQUALIFIES FIRST EBOLA VACCINE_Ehiabhi Femi
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday said it had prequalified an Ebola vaccine for the first time, hailing a "critical step" towards its licensing, access and roll-out in countries most at risk of outbreaks. "This is the fastest vaccine prequalification process ever conducted by WHO," it said in a statement, explaining that "prequalification means… Continue reading WHO PREQUALIFIES FIRST EBOLA VACCINE_Ehiabhi Femi
OPEC: OIL PRICE MAY SLUMP BELOW $50
With their next meeting just weeks away, OPEC and its partners are showing no impetus for stronger action to support oil prices. But without intervention, some influential forecasters say a new supply glut could send the market crashing early next year. Crude prices, trading at about $62 a barrel in London, may tumble almost 30%… Continue reading OPEC: OIL PRICE MAY SLUMP BELOW $50
TRUMPH DECLARES DEAD BAGHDADI DEAD_Ada Nkong
According to a CNN report, President Trump declared ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdad dead at a press conference in the White House. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in a raid conducted by the US military in northwest Syria on Saturday, Trump said. Baghdadi has been the subject of an international manhunt for years, and has… Continue reading TRUMPH DECLARES DEAD BAGHDADI DEAD_Ada Nkong
FULL TEXT OF PRESIDENT BUHARI’S SPEECH AT RUSSIA-AFRICA SUMMIT_Ada Nkong
I am delighted to participate in this first and historic Russia-Africa Summit. I thank our chief host, His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russia Federation for this important initiative and for the warm and generous hospitality accorded to us. I also commend His Excellency, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt,… Continue reading FULL TEXT OF PRESIDENT BUHARI’S SPEECH AT RUSSIA-AFRICA SUMMIT_Ada Nkong
