Newcastle boss Howe taken to hospital
BBC Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has been admitted to hospital and will miss the club’s Premier League fixture with Manchester United on Sunday. The 47-year-old went to hospital late on…
Spain public broadcaster calls for ‘debate’ over Israel’s Eurovision participation
AFP Spain’s public broadcaster said on Friday it had called for a “debate” over Israel’s participation in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland due to “concerns” over the situation…
At least 69 killed in thunderstorms in India, Nepal
By AFP At least 69 people were killed this week in unusually intense thunderstorms across eastern India’s Bihar state and in neighbouring Nepal, officials said Saturday. While flash floods and…
ECOWAS court rules Nigerian blasphemy laws violate international human rights standards
ECOWAS blog The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ruled on Wednesday that the blasphemy provisions in Kano State law violate Nigeria’s international…
Nigerian authorities help 2,553 terrorists avoid prosecution by deeming them ‘repentant’
Agency Report The Nigerian authorities have released 2,163 former Boko Haram terrorists in nine years, and 390 more insurgents will increase this number to 2,553 in April. These thousands who…
Iran says it will give US talks about nuclear plans a ‘genuine chance’
Reuters Iran said on Friday it was giving high-level nuclear talks with the United States on Saturday “a genuine chance”, after President Donald Trump threatened bombing if discussions failed. Trump…
China raises US tariffs to 125% as Xi invites EU to team up against Trump ‘bullying’
Agency Report China has raised its tariffs on US products to 125% in the latest salvo of the trade dispute with Washington, just hours after Xi Jinping said there were…
Google lays off hundreds of employees in Android, Pixel teams, The Information reports
Reuters Alphabet’s Google (GOOGL.O), laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices unit, The Information reported on Friday, citing a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The…
FBI Arrests Nigerian for Forging Academic Records to Gain U.S. University Admission
Shortly after enrolment, Ojedeji reportedly stopped attending classes, failed to fulfil his assistantship duties, and did not join any research group actions which led to his expulsion from the university…
Tragedy As Student Dies During Inter-house Sports in Ondo
The deceased was said to be representing his sport house in a race when he suddenly collapsed. By Asaye Bankole There was pandemonium in Ikare Akoko area of Ondo state…