President-elect, Joe Biden on Tuesday, December 1st 2020, unveiled the Economic Team that will work with his administration. In Biden’s Team is Nigerian-born Adewale Adeyemo, who will serve as the new Deputy Treasury Secretary. He will work with Janet Yellen who is the nominee for Treasury Secretary. The Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen, explained that…
The Governor of Imo State Nigeria, Senator Hope Uzodinma on Monday 30th November 2020, inaugurated the Okigwe-Owerri Road and Owerri- Orlu Road. The construction is estimated at N55bn, and these roads will help boost the economy of the State. In his address, the Governor said that the projects will be handled by Craneburg Construction Company…
Iran has vowed to take revenge on Israel after blaming Israel for the attack that killed an Iranian Nuclear scientist. Following a state funeral held on Monday for the slain scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was assassinated by gunmen on Friday, Iran has stated that it will retaliate for its fallen hero. Iran blames the…
The U. K parliament has voted in favour of the Government’s considerations to impose sanctions on Nigerian officials allegedly involved in the excessive use of force against Citizens During last months #EndSARS protests. The vote which is non-binding, came as a result of petitions submitted to the U. K parliament which was signed by over…
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to “inclusive, resilient and sustainable” industrialisation in Africa. Mr Guterres gave the assurance in his message to mark the 2020 African Industrialisation Day with the theme, “Inclusive and sustainable industrialisation in the AfCFTA era”. Commemorated annually on November 20, the event offers African governments…
Concerns have been on the rise among levels of The U. S government and various U. S allies over President Trump’s plans to cut U. S troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. This comes amidst increasing tensions and escalations of violence in the Middle East, as a resurgent Taliban continues to carry out various attacks. The…
Egypt has announced the discovery of an ancient treasure trove having more than 100 intact sarcophagi. Reports had it that the stone coffins date back more than 2,500 years ago and possibly belonged to top officials of the late period and the Ptolemaic period of ancient Egypt. This is the largest find this year. They…
On Tuesday, 17th November 2020, Mali held a state funeral for late former president, Amadou Toumani Toure. The late Ex-president led the country for a decade before being ousted in a coup. The coffin was covered with the national flag and carried by six soldiers who marched slowly into the centre of a square…
The UN Refugee Agency-UNHCR Has expressed fears over the crisis in northern Ethiopia where ongoing clashes between the Ethiopian federal government and the Tigray Forces are making many leave their homes. Many have died and at least 20,000 refugees have fled to Sudan; more than half are children. “We have started to provide assistance…
Former Chelsea Striker and Ivory Coast Captain, Didier Drogba has called for peace in Ivory Coast after post-election crisis in the Country. At least 85 people are believed to have died after the re-election of President Alassane Quatarra who is serving for the third term. “On this day of the celebration of peace in…