Indonesia has announced an entry ban on travellers from Nigeria and seven other African countries to curb the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant first recorded in South Africa days ago. Other countries affected by the travel ban include travellers … Continue reading Omicron COVID-19 Variant: Indonesia Bans Travels from Nigeria, Seven Others

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project and 116 concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to “direct and compel President Muhammadu Buhari to take immediate steps to ensure the arrest of soldiers and police officers … Continue reading SERAP Sues Buhari, Wants Police, Soldiers Indicted in EndSARS Report Arrested

Italy’s antitrust watchdog imposed 20 million euros ($22.5 million) in fines on Apple and Google on Friday, the second time the regulator has sanctioned US tech giants this week. European countries have cracked down on the business practices of Big … Continue reading Italy Hits Apple, Google with Antitrust Fine

Britain and France were on Thursday looking at new measures to limit migration across the Channel and break people-smuggling networks after at least 27 migrants trying to reach England drowned off the northern French coast. The disaster is the deadliest … Continue reading France, UK Vow Action After Channel Migrant Tragedy

The US has said it is releasing 50 million barrels of oil from its reserves in an attempt to bring down the soaring energy and petrol prices. The move is being taken in parallel with other major oil-consuming nations, including China, … Continue reading US to Release Oil Reserves in Attempt to Lower Prices

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has urged monarchs, elders and stakeholders in Yorubaland to meet with the president, Mohammadu Buhari to negotiate for the release of the Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho. Oba … Continue reading Oluwo Urges Yoruba Monarchs to Meet Buhari, Rescue Igboho

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reported late Friday that an app problem that was keeping a number of drivers worldwide from using their cars was on the mend after a server issue was resolved. Multiple Tesla drivers tweeted that they were … Continue reading Tesla Drivers Back Behind Wheel After Server Problem —Musk

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on Friday announced the recruitment of new astronauts who are their first intake in 13 years. JAXA said the recruitment was part of the nation’s ambitious plan to participate in the United States lunar exploration project, … Continue reading Japan to Recruit New Astronauts for First Time in 13 Years