WHO Sends Team to China Next Week
Six months on from the novel coronavirus outbreak, the WHO said Monday it was sending a team to China to work towards finding the source – as it warned the pandemic was far from over. And the World Health Organization … Continue reading WHO Sends Team to China Next Week
Hike in Airfare Inevitable, Says FG
The Federal Government on Monday said a hike in flight fare was inevitable in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, said this while responding to a question during the … Continue reading Hike in Airfare Inevitable, Says FG
Burna Boy, Wizkid Win at 2020 BET Awards [FULL LIST]
Nigerian Afrobeat music superstars, Burna Boy and Wizkid have both emerged winners at the 20th BET Awards held on Sunday. The award which took place virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic was hosted by Amanda Seales. Wizkid’s feature on Beyonce’s … Continue reading Burna Boy, Wizkid Win at 2020 BET Awards [FULL LIST]
US Arraigns 11 Nigerians Over Fresh $6m Fraud
Alayande, 47; Ahmmed Ponle, 41; Margiettu Kamu, 34; Rafiat Sarumi, 36; Babatunde Oke, 40; Adekunle Owolabi, 49; Olayinka Olaseinde, 42; Olugbenga Oyedele, 47. They were charged for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud in Southern New … Continue reading US Arraigns 11 Nigerians Over Fresh $6m Fraud
Rio to Allow Football Fans From July 10
Capacity will move to two-thirds from August 1, while stadiums will be able to function with no restrictions from August 16, said the decree published by Rio townhall on Friday. The initial easing must allow for 4 sqm per person … Continue reading Rio to Allow Football Fans From July 10
EU Delays Decision on Border Re-Opening
After days of talks, EU envoys on Friday agreed to propose a list of 14 countries to their national governments, with the United States, where the coronavirus is still spreading, to remain excluded. Croatia, which currently holds the EU’s rotating … Continue reading EU Delays Decision on Border Re-Opening
YEWA Loses Another Ex-Commissioner, George Adekunte.
A prominent Yewa Leader and former Commissioner in Ogun State, Pastor George Olugbemi Adekunte has died. He died barely a week after the demise of Chief David Adeyemi Coker, a former Ogun State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Trade and Industries. … Continue reading YEWA Loses Another Ex-Commissioner, George Adekunte.
Kanye West Partners Nigerian Designer, Ogunlesi
American rapper, Kanye West, announces partnership with Nigerian designer Mowalola Ogunlesi as the director of ‘Yeezy Gap’. The rapper took to twitter to announce his multi-year Yeezy deal with Gap, using the hashtag #WESTDAYEVER with an apparent logo for the … Continue reading Kanye West Partners Nigerian Designer, Ogunlesi
‘The Simpsons’ Ends White Actors Voicing Characters of Color
The Simpsons will no longer use white actors to dub ethnic minority characters, the producers of the long-running animated series announced Friday. The decision includes a recurring character from the series, launched in 1989 — Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, a grocer of … Continue reading ‘The Simpsons’ Ends White Actors Voicing Characters of Color
Justin Bieber Files $20m Suit Against Sexual Assault Accusers
Justin Bieber has filed a $20million defamation lawsuit against the two women, Danielle and Kadi, who accused him of rape on social media. The 26-year-old singer was forced to deny claims from the two women who both took to Twitter … Continue reading Justin Bieber Files $20m Suit Against Sexual Assault Accusers
