EndSARS: Gridlock In Lagos As Protesters Shut Down Lekki Toll Gate
End SARS protesters have shut down Lekki toll gate in Lagos. This has caused traffic jam on the Lekki-Ajah express. The campaigners had announced on Sunday that
#EndSARS Protest Trends Number 1 Worldwide
The #EndSARS Protest which is a campaign against police brutality has earned the number 1 spot on worldwide trends. With over 10 million tweets, several celebri
David Oyelowo Loses Father To Colon Cancer
David Oyelowo arrives at the 73nd annual Golden Globe Awards, January 10, 2016, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. PHOTO / VALERIE MACON
AstraZeneca, Under Fire For Covid-19 Vaccine Safety, Releases Trial Blueprints
AstraZeneca has revealed details of its large coronavirus vaccine trials, the third in a wave of rare disclosures by drug companies under pressure to be more tr
US Seeks To Recover $400 Million More In 1MDB Assets Held In Britain
The US Department of Justice is seeking to recover US$300 million (S$408.22 million) in additional assets allegedly associated with the multibillion-dollar 1MDB
Opinion Of US, Trump Plummets In Europe, Asia
A new study shows that global positive perception of the United States has suffered a steep decline, with most saying America has mishandled the Covid-19 pandem
Facebook Launches Climate Science Info Centre Amid Fake News Criticism
BRUSSELS/Facebook on Tuesday (Sept 15) launched a climate science information centre to elevate credible sources on climate change, as critics question its role
US Set To End Enhanced Screening Of Some International Travellers For Covid-19, Say Sources
The US government is set to end enhanced screening of some international passengers for Covid-19 and drop requirements that travellers coming from the targeted
AstraZeneca Puts Leading Covid-19 Vaccine Trial On Hold Over Safety Concern
WASHINGTON/AstraZeneca Plc on Tuesday (Sept 8) said it's paused a late-stage trial of one of the leading Covid-19 vaccine candidates after an unexplained illnes
US States New Jersey, California Allow Indoor Dining To Resume With Limits
New Jersey and California on Monday (Aug 31) took a big step toward resumption of their pre-pandemic economies by allowing restaurants to begin limited indoor d
Total US Cases Top 6m As Midwest States, Universities Report Outbreaks
US cases of the coronavirus have surpassed six million as several states in the Midwest reported increasing infections, a Reuters tally on Sunday showed. Iowa,
US Says China 'bullying' Britain, Cites HSBC Hong Kong-related Accounts
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday (Aug 26) said the United States was "dismayed" by British bank HSBC's reported actions toward certain H
China's Huawei, ZTE Set To Be Shut Out Of India's 5G Trials
NEW DELHI (BLOOMBERG)China's Huawei Technologies and ZTE are set to be kept out of India's plans to roll out its 5G networks as relations between the two countr
“If A Man Is Taking A Girl On A Date, He Should Buy Her Outfit Too” – UK Model, Eva Apio Says
UK based Ugandan Model, Eva Apio has given her two cents on dates between a man and a woman. According to her, if a man is taking a girl on…
UBA Announces Appointment Of New DMDs For Nigeria, Africa
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), has announced the appointments of Ayoku Liadi and Oliver Alawuba as Deputy Managing Directors in charge of UBA's Nigeria and A
Greening The Belt And Road: China Daily Contributor
BEIJING (CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK)As the pressures of climate change continue to mount, there is an urgent need for a form of growth that embraces conserva
Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Says Businesses Kowtowing To Beijing
HONG KONG (BLOOMBERG)Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai said some of the city's biggest companies have given in to pressure from Beijing to voice support for a co
Tensions Simmer In Hong Kong As Controversial Anthem Law Back Up For Debate
HONG KONG (REUTERS)Hong Kong legislators are set to resume a debate on Wednesday (June 3) over a controversial Bill that would make disrespecting China's nation
Coronavirus: UK Holidaymakers ‘Welcome’ In Portugal
Portugal's foreign minister has said anyone in the UK thinking of going to Portugal this summer would be "most welcome" amid coronavirus. Augusto Sant
Nissan: UK Factory Still Under Threat From No-deal Brexit
Image copyright Getty Images The Sunderland plant employs about 7,000 people The UK's largest car manufacturing plant is "unsustainable" if the UK lea