The Colombian media insist on defining you as a “Colombian businessman”, while Venezuela recognizes you as a citizen (agent and diplomat) of that country. Why this differentiation? I am very proud of my Barranquillero and Lebanese/Palestinian origins. In Colombia I had one of the largest fashion clothing businesses with over 300 stores throughout the…
At the hearing of the continued detaining of Venezuelan diplomat, Alex Saab, the grounds for Cape Verde’s neglect of ECOWAS ruling topped discussions. Mr Saab’s status as a diplomat has been brought to question after his arrest in June 2020 at the request of the United States of America for alleged financial crimes. While…
The Anambra State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew from Monday, February 8, to contain the spread of raging Coronavirus in the state. The curfew will be between 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily, until further notice, this is according to a statement issued on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Solo Chukwulobelu….
South Korean Trade Minister and candidate for the World Trade Organisation’s top job, Yoo Myung-hee, has withdrawn her bid to lead the global trade body. Her decision leaves former Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the only remaining candidate for the top job. Ms Yoo made the decision after discussions with the United States and other major nations, a…
The number of deaths recorded in the U.S. in one day with a confirmed coronavirus infection has reached a new high as the authorities reported 4,942 deaths in one day. This is according to data released by Johns Hopkins University (JHU) on Friday in Washington. The previous high of 4,466 deaths was recorded on January…
President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination on Thursday of his immediate past service chiefs as non-career ambassadors may be to shield them from prosecution by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for atrocities and rights abuses committed by the Nigerian military under their watch. Nigerians who have reacted to the appointment have stated this on social media….
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of Mohammed Adamu as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) by three months. Mr Adamu was due to retire from the police last Monday having spent the maximum 35 years in service. The extension to his tenure was announced on Thursday by the Minister of Police Affairs,…
The governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has slammed the Nigerian government for failing to act decisively in dealing with rampaging herdsmen accused of fermenting criminality in the country, he noted this during a press briefing. According to him, the Presidency must act fast to curb insecurity because time is going. “From all parts…
A wonderful woman with exceptional values, Christiane Fotso is a Nurse who believes first in humanity and sacrifice especially practicing that as a Nurse and Mother. She is aged 41 years old and was born in Cameroon. Christiane has dedicated her time ensuring that the raging COVID-19 pandemic is fought hands down, giving her nature…
Elijah Ode, a barber, has been detained and remanded in prison in Kano State for committing blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad. Elijah, an indigene of Benue state, is known in his environs for possessing peculiar skills in trendy haircuts. On January 27, after he cut and dyed the hair of two customers in a flamboyant manner,…