Libya’s coastguard rescued 124 migrants after their boats broke down during Europe-bound journeys, the country’s navy said on Wednesday. The rescue operations took place off Libya’s Western town of Zuwara on Tuesday after the two boats’ engines stalled. The rescued … Continue reading 124 Migrants Rescued from Drowning Off Libya
The exit-entry departments of China’s public security authorities will start issuing new versions of visas and residence permits for foreigners from Saturday, the National Immigration Administration said on Friday. “The current versions will no longer be issued on the same … Continue reading China to Issue New Versions of Visas from June 1
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the renowned novelist behind hit written works such as “Americanah” and “We Should All Be Feminists,” made history at Yale University’s graduation festivities over the weekend. On Sunday, Adichie, who is from Nigeria, became the first African … Continue reading Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Becomes First African to Deliver Yale Graduation Speech
Sheraton Dallas Hotel by the Galleria was the meeting place on May 18, 2019, the event tagged “The Upgrade Conference” was organized by Stephen Akintayo. An author and Digital Marketing Coach, Akintayo is the Chief Executive Officer of Gileadbalm Group … Continue reading “I Started my Business Empire With Just One Thousand Naira.” – Stephen Akintayo
Singer, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday. Justice Nicholas Onweibo imposed a N2 million bail on the artiste with two sureties in like sum. Details later. Continue reading Court Grants Naira Marley N2m Bail
A Nigerian, Mr Adili Chibuike Ejike, earlier sentenced to death for importing nearly two-kilogramme of methamphetamine, has been set free by Singaporean Supreme Court and released with no outstanding charges. The Nigeria High Commission in Singapore, in a letter to … Continue reading Singapore’s S’Court Frees Nigerian On Death Row
Ethiopian members of parliament have elected Sahle-Work Zewde as the country’s first female president. Ms Sahle-Work is an experienced diplomat who has now become Africa’s only female head of state. Her election to the ceremonial position comes a week after … Continue reading Ethiopia gets First Female President
President Muhammadu Buhari has been inaugurated for a second term in office. The inauguration was done at the Eagle Square in the Nigerian capital, Abuja. Wednesday’s inauguration was low-key with many foreign leaders and former Nigerian presidents absent. The government … Continue reading Buhari Sworn-In for Second Term as Nigeria’s President
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he would resign if his eldest son bids for the speaker-ship of the House of Representatives, having won a seat in the lower chamber of parliament in elections earlier this month. The 74-year-old … Continue reading Philippine Leader Threatens to Resign if Son Seeks House Speaker Job
Apple on Tuesday introduced its first new iPod model in four years, highlighting music and games as it continued to make a priority of serving up digital content. The new-generation iPod touch, essentially an iPhone without the phone calls, was … Continue reading Apple Unveils First New IPod Model in Four Years
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