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
Boris Johnson Plays Down No-Deal Brexit as Bids for UK Leadership
Boris Johnson said Wednesday he would only take Britain out of the EU without a deal as a “last resort”, launching his campaign to be prime minister with a promise to unify a country deeply divided over Brexit. The former … Continue reading Boris Johnson Plays Down No-Deal Brexit as Bids for UK Leadership
Ethiopian Woman Takes Final Exams 30 Minutes After Giving Birth
A 21-year-old woman has disclosed in an interview that she took one of her secondary school leaving exams 30 minutes after giving birth. This news has come as a shock to many. Almaz Derese, who is from Metu in Western … Continue reading Ethiopian Woman Takes Final Exams 30 Minutes After Giving Birth
Ethiopian Airlines Says They are Ready to Offer Support to Nigeria Air Project
Africa’s largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines says it is ready to offer support for the success of the Nigeria Air project, if called upon by the Federal Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the federal government had allocated … Continue reading Ethiopian Airlines Says They are Ready to Offer Support to Nigeria Air Project
Passenger opens Plane Emergency Exit Door, Mistaking it for the Toilet
A passenger on a UK-Pakistan flight at Manchester Airport caused severe delays after opening the emergency exit door in an attempt to reach the bathroom while the plane was still on the ground. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight 702 was … Continue reading Passenger opens Plane Emergency Exit Door, Mistaking it for the Toilet
