Tennis Star Osaka Slams ‘Ignorant’ Sexist Comments By Tokyo Olympics Chief
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 26: Naomi Osaka of Japan looks on against Anett Kontaveit of Estonia during the Western & Southern Open at the USTA Billie Jean King…
Myanmar Anti-Coup Protests Grow As Army Broadens Internet Crackdown
People take part in a noise campaign on the street after calls for protest against the military coup emerged on social media, in Yangon on February 5, 2021. (Photo by…
WTO Leadership: Okonjo-Iweala Thanks Nigerians, Buhari, U.S. For Support
In this file photo taken on September 19, 2016, former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, claps at the Clinton Global Initiative held in New York. Bryan R. Smith / AFP Former…
Nigeria Records 1,624 New COVID-19 Cases, Nine Deaths
A file photo of a health worker writing on a paper. Channels TV/ Sodiq Adelakun. Nigeria has confirmed 1,624 new cases of coronavirus, the country’s agency responsible for the management…
654 Suspected Criminals Arrested In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested no fewer than 654 suspected criminals for armed robbery, arson, cultism, and other vices, while 557 of the suspects have already been arraigned…
US Finally Backs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala To Lead WTO
A file photo of former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okono-Iweala. The United States on Friday said it was now backing Nigeria’s candidate for the top job at the World…
SSANU, NASU Proposed Strike Is Illegal – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige says any strike by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities would be…
FG Lifts Suspension Of Emirates Airlines Operations
The Federal Government has lifted the suspension placed on Emirates Airlines operations in Nigeria. Notice of the permit to resume operations was contained in a communique put out late on…
Sound Of Music Star, Christopher Plummer, Dies At 91
In this file photo taken on February 26, 2012 Christopher Plummer holds his Oscar for best actor in a supporting role for ‘Beginners’ in the press room at the 84th…
APC Has Done Tremendously Well For The South-East – Nnamani
Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani has said the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government has done tremendously well for the south-east region. He stated this during an interview on Channels…
Biden Promises Partnership With Africa, Hopes To Attend Next AU Summit
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the national economy and the need for his administration’s proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief legislation in the State Dining Room at the White…
Russia Expels EU Diplomats Over Navalny Support
This screen grab from a handout footage provided by the Babushkinsky district court on February 5, 2021, shows Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, charged with defaming a World War II…
Kogi United Players Protest At Govt House, Threaten To Boycott League Games
Some of the protesting players take to the Kogi State Govt House in Lokoja alleging non-payment of fees. Players of Kogi United have organised a peaceful protest at the Kogi…
Police Bust Fake CBN Investment Scheme
The Police in Lagos, in a joint operation with the Edo State Command, has nabbed the mastermind behind the syndicate group, comprising over ten fraud groups impersonating the Central Bank…
Biden Ramps Up US Refugee Admissions To 125,000 Per Year
File photo: U.S. President Joe Biden signs an executive order as Vice President Kamala Harris looks on during an event on economic crisis in the State Dining Room of the…
Russia’s Navalny Goes On Trial On Slander Charges
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, charged with violating the terms of a 2014 suspended sentence for embezzlement, stands inside a glass cell during a court hearing in Moscow on February…
Biden Demands Myanmar Military ‘Relinquish Power’
File photo: A group of Myanmar activists residing in Israel stand with a crossed-out portrait of Myanmar’s armed forces commander-in-chief Min Aung Hlaing and a portrait of ousted leader Aung…
WTO DG Race: Coast Clear For Okonjo-Iweala As South Korean Candidate Withdraws
A photo combination of Nigeria’s Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (R) and South Korean Trade Minister, Yoo Myung-hee (L). PHOTO: Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP South Korean trade minister Yoo Myung-hee on Friday…
Boseman Leads US Screen Actors Guild Noms As ‘Ma Rainey’, ‘Minari’ Soar
(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 30, 2019, Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for Black Panther Chadwick Boseman poses with his award in the press room during…
Liverpool Face Must-Win Man City Test As Bottom Three Cut Adrift
Liverpool’s German manager Jurgen Klopp reacts during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on February 3, 2021.Clive…