…Vows to defend black lives if killings are not curbed Hundreds of protesters early this morning besieged the United States of America embassy located in the Central Business District of Abuja to express their displesure over the recent and barbaric killings of George Floyd and several others black persons in the US. The protesters under […]
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Racial Killings: Protesters defy heavy rain in Lagos, march in solidarity with blacks against white brutality
With the gruesome murder of an African-American by a ‘white’ cop still causing widespread outrage across the world, some Nigerians in Lagos, on Monday, staged a walk in condemnation of the dastardly act. The Black Lives Matter Movement in Nigeria (BLMMN), stormed the streets of Nigeria’s commercial capital despite the heavy downpour, in total condemnation […]
AMDF condemns attack on South African Journalist, Paul Nthoba, Calls on authorities to protect him
By Lubem Gena Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) is calling on South African Police Services to drop all charges against Paul Nthoba, a South African Journalist and tender an official apology for assaulting and causing physical harm to him. AMDF also calls on South African authorities to ensure the safety of the journalist and his […]
Abuja Chamber President calls for a rejigged Nigeria-India economic relations
Lubem Gena The President of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Prince Adetokunbo Kayode has called for a refocused economic ties between Nigeria and India. Prince Kayode who bared his mind today while speaking as a panelist at the webinar meeting tagged: “India – Nigeria Business Promotion, Challenges and Opportunities – Post Covid19” also […]
Amnesty International: Security Experts expresses worry
By Raphael Jov Some security experts in the country have continued to express worry over the activities of Amnesty International in Nigeria. According to multiple sources interviewed by this newspaper, they stated that if the relevant authorities do not take urgent steps, the country might go up in flames due to the desperation of Amnesty […]
‘Sex for rent’ on the rise-Survey
A growing number of landlords are asking tenants for sex in exchange for housing as coronavirus lockdowns and job cuts have left many struggling to pay their rent, housing experts said. A survey by the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) of more than 100 fair housing groups combating discrimination across the United States found that […]
ISWAP Attacks: Nigerian Military arrests 28 foreign informants, local collaborators
The Nigerian military has arrested 28 informants leaking operational secrets to the Boko Haram terrorists. Intelligence sources revealed that the suspects who are of local and foreign nationals are currently under investigation. This is following the attacks by the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) on the military post in Diffa, in the Niger […]
Putin marks WWII victory day on a low key ceremony amid pandemic
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of the end of WW II in Europe in a subdued ceremony at the Kremlin amid the coronavirus pandemic. “This day is our most important and most cherished holiday, which we celebrate solemnly across our nation, all together,” Putin said. The Soviet Union suffered tens […]
World still divided 75 years after World War 2-Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday said divisions and hatred still existed globally, 75 years after the Second World War. Guterres stated this in a video message to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the conflict, which claimed millions of lives. He said the coronavirus pandemic was aggravating the situation, fuelling “new efforts […]
EU marks 70th anniversary amid divisive crisis
The European Union on Saturday marked the 70th anniversary of its foundation in low-key fashion with the coronavirus lockdowns still in place in much of the continent. EU institutions had planned to open their doors to the public as per usual on May 9 to celebrate the signing of the Schuman declaration, considered the bloc’s […]