Biden Gets Access to President’s Daily Brief
Joe Biden has had his first look as president-elect at the President’s Daily Brief, a top secret summary of US intelligence and world events. The president-elect has already had eyes
Nigeria’s Central Bank Grants Free Access to Forex from Diaspora Remittances
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday unveiled a new policy that grants unfettered access to Forex from Diaspora and other money transfer remittances like Western Union and MoneyGram.
UN Reframes Borno Rice Farmers’ Death Toll from ‘Over 110’ to ‘Tens of Civilians’
In what seems like a walk back on earlier claims that over 110 farmers were killed in the attack on rice field in Borno State by Boko Haram, the United
Iran says Assassinated Nuclear Scientist Was ‘Remotely Killed’ By Israel
A top Iranian security official on Monday accused Israel of using “electronic devices” to remotely kill a scientist who founded the Islamic Republic’s military nuclear program in the 2000s. Shamkhani’s
Biden Announces All-female Senior Press Team
US President-elect Joe Biden has appointed an all-female senior press team, in what his office claims is a first in the country’s history. The team will be led by Kate
#EndSARS: Nigeria to Treat Fresh Protests as Attempt at Regime Change
Nigeria’s federal government will treat any fresh demonstration against perceived police brutality or any other issue, particularly if it threatens to disrupt peace and security of any part of the
Nigeria: ‘Over 110 Killed’ in Borno Rice Farmer Attack, UN Reveals
United Nations (UN) has revealed that not less than 110 civilians were killed by Boko Haram in the attack on a rice field in Borno State. A statement by the
UK Secures Two Million More Doses of Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine
Britain has secured two million doses of Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate, to be available in Europe as early as the spring, the government said on Sunday, in addition to
Terrorists Kill Dozens of Farmers in Northeastern Nigeria
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed dozens of people working in rice fields in northeastern Nigeria, according to several local sources. The attackers on Saturday tied up the agricultural workers
Ethiopia Military Takes ‘Full Control’ of Tigray Capital
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says government forces are now “fully in control” of the regional capital of the northern Tigray region. The army earlier entered Mekelle as it stepped
UK City to Start Mass Coronavirus Vaccination December 7
The British Army is to take over part of Ashton Gate Stadium in South Bristol next week to set up a mass coronavirus vaccination programme, Bristol Live can reveal. People
#ENDSARS: Nigeria’s Information Minister Mocks CNN over Clarification of ‘Massacre’ Tweet
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has criticised Cable News Network (CNN) for exhibiting panic over its reports on the Lekki Toll Gate incident by seeking to
Iran Blames Israel, Vows to Avenge Nuclear Scientist’s Assassination
Iran has vowed to avenge the killing of its most senior nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was assassinated near Tehran on Friday. Fakhrizadeh died in hospital after an attack in
EU, UK Say Big Differences Remain as Brexit Talks Go to the Wire
The European Union and Britain said on Friday there were still substantial differences over a Brexit trade deal as the EU chief negotiator prepared to travel to London in a
Tesla Could Widen Release of ‘Self-driving’ Software in Two Weeks
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Friday there will probably be a wider roll out of a new “Full Self Driving” software update in two weeks. In
#EndSARS: Nigerian Army Promotes Officer Who Testified at Lagos Panel of Inquiry to Major General
The Nigerian Army has announced the promotion of 421 top officers to new ranks including Ahmed Ibrahim Taiwo, the officer who testified at the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry probing
Trump Ready to Leave White House If Electoral College Votes for Biden
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for Democratic President-elect Joe Biden. In the nearest he has come to
Covid-19 Vaccines for Africa ‘Might Not Be Available Until Second Quarter of 2021’
Africa may have to wait until the second quarter of 2021 to roll out vaccines, according to the continent’s top public health official. “I have seen how Africa is neglected
Maradona’s Lawyer Demands Probe into Legends’ Death, Accuses Medics of ‘Criminal Idiocy’
Diego Maradona’s lawyer on Thursday demanded an investigation into the football legend’s death accusing medics of ‘criminal idiocy’ as grieving fans filed past his coffin at the presidential palace in
Diego Maradona: Football Legend Dies at 60 from Cardiac Arrest
Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest, according to multiple reports. The football legend had a heart attack at his home just two
