China sentences prominent legal activists Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi to lengthy jail terms for subversion

China sentences prominent legal activists Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi to lengthy jail terms for subversion

Two prominent activists in China, lawyer Ding Jiaxi and legal scholar Xu Zhiyong, have been sentenced to 12 and 14 years in jail respectively for subversion, following more than three years of detention. The closed-door trial took place in one … Continue reading China sentences prominent legal activists Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi to lengthy jail terms for subversion

Elon Musk announces Tesla's plans to construct a new battery factory in Shanghai

Elon Musk announces Tesla’s plans to construct a new battery factory in Shanghai

Elon Musk, has announced plans to expand Tesla in China with the construction of a new factory dedicated to producing large-scale batteries. The factory, located in Shanghai, will have the capacity to produce 10,000 “Megapack” energy storage units per year, … Continue reading Elon Musk announces Tesla’s plans to construct a new battery factory in Shanghai

Tragic! 15 fatalities recorded in fiery head-on crash on Port Harcourt-Enugu highway in Nigeria

Tragic! 15 fatalities recorded in fiery head-on crash on Port Harcourt-Enugu highway in Nigeria

A tragic accident at Ituku junction along Port Harcourt-Enugu Highway has claimed the lives of 15 occupants of a Toyota bus, as reported by the Enugu State Police Command. The incident, which occurred on Saturday at approximately 8.30 pm, involved … Continue reading Tragic! 15 fatalities recorded in fiery head-on crash on Port Harcourt-Enugu highway in Nigeria

Edo School of Nursing withdraws student's admission and retains N335,000 fees due to 'bent posture' despite national and international laws protecting the rights of persons with disabilities

Edo School of Nursing withdraws student’s admission and retains N335,000 fees due to ‘bent posture’ despite national and international laws protecting the rights of persons with disabilities

Amidst relevant national and international laws and standards, Umoru Precious, a Nigerian living with a disability, has been denied access to education by the Edo State College of Nursing Sciences. This denial of admission occurred despite Precious paying N335,000 in … Continue reading Edo School of Nursing withdraws student’s admission and retains N335,000 fees due to ‘bent posture’ despite national and international laws protecting the rights of persons with disabilities

Atletico Madrid's victory against Rayo Vallecano narrows the gap to Real Madrid in La Liga

Atletico Madrid’s victory against Rayo Vallecano narrows the gap to Real Madrid in La Liga

Atletico Madrid closed the gap on second-placed Real Madrid to just two points in La Liga with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. Valencia suffered a damaging 2-1 defeat at Almeria, leaving them in the relegation zone, … Continue reading Atletico Madrid’s victory against Rayo Vallecano narrows the gap to Real Madrid in La Liga

APC in Gombe state suspends Senator and Rep over alleged anti-party activities

APC in Gombe state suspends Senator and Rep over alleged anti-party activities

APC lawmaker representing Gombe South in the National Assembly, Senator Bulus Amos, has been suspended by the ward executives of Bambam Ward of Balanga Local Government over alleged anti-party activities, as confirmed in a press statement by the party’s Publicity … Continue reading APC in Gombe state suspends Senator and Rep over alleged anti-party activities

Federal Government prohibits online loan apps from accessing customers' photos and contacts

Federal Government prohibits online loan apps from accessing customers’ photos and contacts

Loan apps on the Play Store are set to lose access to users’ contacts and photos starting from May 31, 2023, as part of Google’s latest policy update. The Nigerian Federal Government has announced its intention to enforce this policy, … Continue reading Federal Government prohibits online loan apps from accessing customers’ photos and contacts

Oil marketers propose building 30,000 gas stations and seeking CBN loans to cushion subsidy removal impact

Oil marketers propose building 30,000 gas stations and seeking CBN loans to cushion subsidy removal impact

Oil marketers have written to the Federal Government proposing to build 30,000 gas stations to cushion the impact of the proposed subsidy removal on petrol. With the projected June 2023 date for subsidy removal looming, Nigerians are concerned about potential … Continue reading Oil marketers propose building 30,000 gas stations and seeking CBN loans to cushion subsidy removal impact

Ukraine resumes electricity exports after recovering from months of Russian attacks

Ukraine resumes electricity exports after recovering from months of Russian attacks

Ukraine has overcome months of repeated attacks on its energy infrastructure by Russia, allowing it to resume electricity exports for the first time in six months. Last October, Russia launched a deliberate assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, resulting in power … Continue reading Ukraine resumes electricity exports after recovering from months of Russian attacks

Routine win over Everton by Manchester United marred by Rashford's injury setback. Read full story!

Routine win over Everton by Manchester United marred by Rashford’s injury setback (Watch the highlights)

Manchester United took a step closer to securing a return to the coveted Champions League next season with a convincing 2-0 victory against Everton at Old Trafford. The win, featuring goals from Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial, also dealt a … Continue reading Routine win over Everton by Manchester United marred by Rashford’s injury setback (Watch the highlights)

IGP deploys recently promoted Assistant Inspector-Generals of Police (AIGs)

IGP deploys recently promoted Assistant Inspector-Generals of Police (AIGs)

In compliance with the Nigerian Police Force’s manpower development policy, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has deployed newly promoted Assistant Inspector-Generals of Police to various commands and departments across the country. The former police Public Relations Officer, … Continue reading IGP deploys recently promoted Assistant Inspector-Generals of Police (AIGs)