Osinbajo Welcomes First Grandchild
The Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has just welcomed his first grandchild as his daughter, Oluwadamilola was delivered of a baby boy on Monday morning. Osinbajo broke the good news via his verified Twitter handle; @ProfOsinbajo. He … Continue reading Osinbajo Welcomes First Grandchild
US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies at 87
Ginsburg, 87, died after a fight with pancreatic cancer, the court announced, saying she passed away “this evening surrounded by her family at her home in Washington, DC.” Affectionately known as the Notorious RBG, Ginsburg was the oldest justice of … Continue reading US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies at 87
US Bans TikTok, WeChat
The move, to be implemented Sunday night, comes amid rising US-China tensions and efforts by the Trump administration to engineer a sale of TikTok to American investors. “The Chinese Communist Party has demonstrated the means and motives to use these … Continue reading US Bans TikTok, WeChat
WTO Retains Okonjo-Iweala, Drops Three Candidates
World Trade Organization dropped three candidates from the race to be the next Director-General of the body. It also plans to reduce the contestants to two final candidates in the coming weeks. Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala still remained in the race, … Continue reading WTO Retains Okonjo-Iweala, Drops Three Candidates
Man Sentenced to Prison for Stalking Taylor Swift
A federal judge has sentenced an Austin, Texas, man to 30 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to stalking and sending threatening letters and emails to pop star Taylor Swift’s former record label. According to records filed in federal … Continue reading Man Sentenced to Prison for Stalking Taylor Swift
Trump Faces New Sexual Assault Allegations
Amy Dorris told Britain’s The Guardian that Trump sexually assaulted her in his VIP suite at the US Open tennis tournament in New York — claims he denied via his lawyers. “He just shoved his tongue down my throat and … Continue reading Trump Faces New Sexual Assault Allegations
Nigeria Move to 29th in FIFA Rankings as Ronaldo’s Portugal Join Top Five
In the latest rankings released by the football governing body on Thursday, Nigeria got 1493 points even though they did not play a game within the period under review. Gernot Rohr’s men are now third on the continent, trailing Senegal … Continue reading Nigeria Move to 29th in FIFA Rankings as Ronaldo’s Portugal Join Top Five
What Nigeria Can Do To Lift Its Citizens Out of Poverty – Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder and foremost philanthropist Bill Gates has spoken on possible steps to lift Nigerians out of poverty. It is estimated that about 82.9 million Nigerians live below the poverty line, earning Nigeria the unenviable tag of “poverty capital of … Continue reading What Nigeria Can Do To Lift Its Citizens Out of Poverty – Bill Gates
US Reviews Ban on Migrant Visa, as Nigeria Meets 90% Requirement
United States America has disclosed that it will reconsidered its ban on some categories of Migrant Visas on Nigeria. Amb. Mustapha Sulaiman, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the disclosure while briefing newsmen at the end of the inaugural … Continue reading US Reviews Ban on Migrant Visa, as Nigeria Meets 90% Requirement
Bill Gates’ Father Dies at 94
William H. Gates II, a lawyer and philanthropist who was the father of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, has died at 94. Gates died Monday at his beach home in Washington state from Alzheimer’s disease, his family announced Tuesday, CBS News … Continue reading Bill Gates’ Father Dies at 94
