China Rescues Eleven Miners After Two Weeks Trapped Underground
Eleven workers trapped for two weeks inside a Chinese gold mine have been brought safely to the surface, a landmark achievement for an industry long-blighted by disasters and high death
Turkey Seeks Survivors after Pirate Attack Off Nigeria’s Coast
Turkey sought on Sunday to rescue three surviving members of a cargo ship after pirates attacked it off the coast of Nigeria, killing one and kidnapping 15, according to President
Legendary TV Host Larry King Dies at 87
Long-time TV host Larry King has died at 87. A statement posted to his official Twitter account Saturday morning says the legendary interviewer passed away at Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Trump’s Trial for ‘Inciting Insurrection’ to Start Monday
Donald Trump’s impeachment trial over his role in the deadly US Capitol riot is poised to begin next week in the Senate, according to Democrats. On Monday, the House of
Fire at World’s Largest Vaccine Producer Kills Five in India
At least five people were killed in a fire that broke out at a building under construction at Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, officials said. The
Trump Leaves White House for Last Time as President, Hours Before Biden’s Inauguration
Outgoing US President Donald Trump has left the White House for the final time of his presidency, ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden. [bc_video video_id=”6224451586001″ account_id=”6116119081001″ player_id=”CJdhmO46zo” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%”
Trump Pardons Former Adviser Steve Bannon
US President Donald Trump ihas granted clemency to former White House aide Steve Bannon as part of a wave of pardons and commutations he will issue during his final hours
4,000-year-old Temple With Mummies Discovered in Egypt
A four-thousand-year-old funerary temple has been discovered in Egypt and inside, a trove of ancient treasures including coffins with mummies. The dig took 14 years and archaeologists on Saturday uncovered
Fitch Forecasts $42bn External Reserves for Nigeria in 2021
Fitch Ratings has predicted that Nigeria’s external reserves would rise to $42 billion in 2021, higher than the $35.374 billion it stood at the end of 2020. This is according
Museveni Declared Winner of Uganda Elections Amid Vote Rigging Claims By Bobi Wine
Uganda’s long-time President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected, electoral officials say, amid accusations of vote rigging by his main rival Bobi Wine. Museveni won almost 59% of the vote, with
US Health Secretary Azar Resigns, Cites Capitol Attack
US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has resigned, citing last week’s attack on the Capitol, CNN reported on Friday.
Covid Vaccines From COVAX Will Arrive Nigeria Late February, Okonjo-Iweala Says
World Health Organisation envoy on Covid-19 Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said actual physical quantities of Covid-19 vaccines will begin to arrive in twelve middle and low-income countries that have indicated
‘We Defeated the Dictator By Far’: Bobby Wine Claims Victory in Uganda Polls Despite Official Results Showing Museveni Ahead
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine on Friday claimed victory in presidential elections, rejecting as a “joke” early results that gave incumbent President Yoweri Museveni a wide lead. The electoral commission
Indonesia Plane With 62 on Board Vanishes Over Sea, Debris Found
A Boeing 737 passenger plane has crashed into the sea after disappearing shortly after take off when it plunged 10,000ft into the ocean. The Sriwijaya Air passenger plane lost contact
BREAKING: 40,000 Litre Oil Tanker on Fire in Lagos
An oil tanker is on fire at Toyota bus stop along the Oshodi-Apapa expressway in Nigeria`s commercial capital Lagos. [bc_video video_id=”6220892275001″ account_id=”6116119081001″ player_id=”CJdhmO46zo” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”autoplay” min_width=”0px” playsinline=”” picture_in_picture=”pictureinpicture” max_width=”640px”
Officials of Trump Cabinet Discussing Invoking 25th Amendment Following Violence at Capitol
Discussions are ongoing among some members of the Trump Cabinet and allies of President Donald Trump about the 25th Amendment, which would be a vehicle for members of the cabinet to
US VP Pence Evacuated as Protesters Storm Capitol Hill
US Vice President Mike Pence was ushered out of the Senate as the U.S. Capitol Complex went into lockdown due to an external security threat, while Trump supporters rioted outside
Thousands of Protesters Storm Past Police, Breach US Capitol
Thousands of protesters carrying Trump flags and shouting “You swore an oath” repeatedly clashed with police officers, tearing down a tarp and climbing over scaffolding as they surged toward the
Yemisi Edun Appointed Acting FCMB CEO
Nigeria’s First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB) has appointed Yemisi Edun as the acting Chief Executive Officer of the bank. This followed the decision by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr.
World Bank: Global Economy to Expand by 4% in 2021, Vaccine Deployment and Investments Key to Growth
The global economy is poised to expand by 4% this year, according to the World Bank, exceeding the 2.9% pace recorded in 2019, before Covid-19 pushed worldwide output into a
