Paris’s Notre-Dame Holds First Mass Since Fire Outbreak
The Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris hosted its first mass on Saturday exactly two months after a devastating blaze, with priests and worshippers wearing hard hats to protect themselves against possible falling debris. Dressed in a white robe and helmet, Archbishop … Continue reading Paris’s Notre-Dame Holds First Mass Since Fire Outbreak
Indonesia Returns Five Containers of Waste to US
Indonesia has returned five containers of rubbish to the United States and will not become a “dumping ground”, officials said on Saturday, the latest Southeast Asian country to return imported waste. The containers were supposed to contain only paper scrap, … Continue reading Indonesia Returns Five Containers of Waste to US
Nigeria has a ‘Good Chance’ to Win AFCON 2019: Obi Mikel
Obi Mikel won his first Africa Cup winners’ medal six years ago in South Africa after finishing third in 2006 and 2010. In Egypt, he will lead a young team with the bulk of the players making their first appearance … Continue reading Nigeria has a ‘Good Chance’ to Win AFCON 2019: Obi Mikel
Nigerian Singer, Aramide to be Inducted into the Governing Board of the Grammys
Nigerian singer, Aramide Sarumoh, simply known as Aramide, and 18 others are to be inducted into the Recording Academy Governance Board of the Grammys. The music star, while reminiscing on her music career revealed this in a tweet on her … Continue reading Nigerian Singer, Aramide to be Inducted into the Governing Board of the Grammys
Uganda Bans Public Gatherings, Return Ebola Suspects to DRC
Authorities in Uganda on Thursday banned public gatherings in the Western district of Kasese, where two people have died of Ebola. Relatives of the two people who died of Ebola were also repatriated from Uganda to Democratic Republic of Congo, … Continue reading Uganda Bans Public Gatherings, Return Ebola Suspects to DRC
US Embassy Urges FAAN to Provide Mobility Access in Lagos Airport
The United States Embassy, has asked the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), to link the international and domestic terminals of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, to facilitate transit of passengers. Mr Michael Carney, Deputy Economic Councilor, US Embassy, made … Continue reading US Embassy Urges FAAN to Provide Mobility Access in Lagos Airport
Africa Has to Support Venezuela, VP Begs Nigeria, Others
The Vice President of Venezuela, Aristibulo Almeida has called for the support of Nigeria and the international community to prevail on the US to end attack and sanctions on his country. Almeida said this on Thursday in Abuja at the … Continue reading Africa Has to Support Venezuela, VP Begs Nigeria, Others
Boris Johnson Wins First Round of UK Leadership Vote
Boris Johnson overwhelmingly won the first round of voting Thursday in the race to replace outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May, with the field of candidates narrowed to seven from 10. The Brexit-backing former foreign minister picked up 114 of … Continue reading Boris Johnson Wins First Round of UK Leadership Vote
Netflix Gets its Game On at E3 with ‘Stranger Things’ Video Game
The streaming television powerhouse is looking to expand its original shows into other media, and the idea for a Stranger Things video game sprang up after its successful first season, Netflix director of interactive gaming Chris Lee said during a … Continue reading Netflix Gets its Game On at E3 with ‘Stranger Things’ Video Game
Hungary Scientists ‘Alarmed’ at Planned Government Takeover
Hungary’s top scientific body warned Wednesday that a planned takeover of research institutes by Prime Minister Viktor Orban “threatens” academic freedom and provides an “alarming” blueprint for other EU governments to follow. Last week Orban’s government tabled a bill in … Continue reading Hungary Scientists ‘Alarmed’ at Planned Government Takeover
