Côte d’Ivoire Tightens Protest Ban Ahead Of Presidential Vote

  Ivory Coast authorities have imposed a sweeping two-month ban on political rallies and demonstrations just a week before a presidential election, in a move further restricting opposition activity. The ban, announced late Friday by the interior and defence ministries, applies to all political parties and groups except the five candidates officially approved to contest … Continue reading “Côte d’Ivoire Tightens Protest Ban Ahead Of Presidential Vote”

Strike: Senate To Convene Urgent Talks Between FG, ASUU

  The Senate committee has expressed deep concern over the Federal Government’s failure to honour its agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), describing the situation as unacceptable. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary institutions and TETFund, Senator Aliyu Dandutse, made the disclosure after a closed-door session with the leadership of … Continue reading “Strike: Senate To Convene Urgent Talks Between FG, ASUU”

Israel Identifies Body Of Dead Hostage Returned By Hamas

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Saturday that the body of a deceased hostage Hamas returned overnight has been identified as 75-year-old Eliyahu Margalit. The Israeli military “informed the family of the abductee Eliyahu Margalit… that (the body of) their loved one has been returned to Israel and his identification has … Continue reading “Israel Identifies Body Of Dead Hostage Returned By Hamas”

China, US Agree To Fresh Trade Talks

  China and the United States agreed Saturday to conduct another round of trade negotiations in the coming week, as the world’s two biggest economies seek to avoid another damaging tit-for-tat tariff battle. Last week, Beijing announced sweeping controls on the critical rare earths industry, prompting US President Donald Trump to threaten 100 percent tariffs … Continue reading “China, US Agree To Fresh Trade Talks”

UNILAG Alumni To Build 1,800-Bed Hostel For Students, Confer Awards On Prominent Nigerians [PHOTOS]

  The University of Lagos Alumni Association has announced plans to construct a 1,800-bed hostel on the university’s campus to alleviate the growing accommodation challenges faced by students. The President of the Association, Ifeoluwa Oyedele, disclosed this during the association’s 55th Anniversary Commemoration, Awards, and Dinner, held on Friday in Lagos. The event was organised … Continue reading “UNILAG Alumni To Build 1,800-Bed Hostel For Students, Confer Awards On Prominent Nigerians [PHOTOS]”

Yuki Tsunoda tells his story at F1 U.S. Grand Prix

AUSTIN, Texas — Formula 1 is a sport filled with popular personalities. Yuki Tsunoda might be at the top of the list. The Japanese driver is a fan favorite, with fans following his every move both at the track, and on social media. That translates to a strong following from journalists and Tsunoda’s Thursday media … Continue reading “Yuki Tsunoda tells his story at F1 U.S. Grand Prix”

Browns vs. Dolphins weather reports are wild, and should make for very ugly football

If you were looking for the worst game of Week 7 then you probably already had Browns vs. Dolphins circled — but brace yourself, because it’s going to be so much worse than you can possibly imagine. A weather system has entered the area and the forecast for Sunday’s game is about as ugly as … Continue reading “Browns vs. Dolphins weather reports are wild, and should make for very ugly football”