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South Africa imposes alcohol ban over Easter in virus curb
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced a four-day ban on take-away alcohol consumption over the Easter weekend, over fears of a possible third wave of coronavirus infections. South
BRT driver docked for reckless driving, manslaughter
A 56-year-old Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Yusuf Adewale, who allegedly drove in a dangerous manner that resulted in the death of one man, appeared in a Surulere Chief Magistrates’Court.
Turkey detains 218 people linked to failed coup
Turkish prosecutors on Tuesday ordered the detention of a total of 218 suspects over their alleged links to a network behind a failed coup in 2016, local media reported. Anti-terror
US to seize gloves made by Malaysian firm over forced labour
A worker inspects newly made gloves at Top Glove factory in Klang, Malaysia, March 3, 2020. PHOTO: Reuters The United States will seize products made by Malaysia’s Top Glove after
China approves radical overhaul of Hong Kong’s political system
Chinese leaders endorsed a sweeping overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system Tuesday, slashing its number of directly elected seats and ensuring a majority of the city’s lawmakers will be selected
Libya stops 1,000 Europe-bound migrants in two days
Libya’s coastguard intercepted almost 1,000 Europe-bound migrants off its western coast in two days, the International Organization for Migration said on Monday. The North African country is a major route
France reopens Libya embassy after 7-year closure
France on Monday reopened its embassy in Libya after a seven-year closure as insecurity swept the country following its 2011 revolution, in another sign of a gradual return of stability.
Agent docked for alleged N2.2m visa fraud
An agent, Esther Samuel, who allegedly defrauded two people of N2.2 million to secure a Schengen and Japanese visas, on Monday appeared in an Upper Area Court, Mpape, Abuja, for alleged. The
George Floyd’s family take a knee in Minneapolis
Lawyer Ben Crump quietly switched knees. The Reverend Al Sharpton needed some assistance. For eight minutes and 46 seconds on Monday relatives and lawyers of George Floyd took a knee
Newlywed suicide bombers identified in Indonesia Palm Sunday church attack
Two suicide bombers who attacked an Indonesian cathedral on Palm Sunday were newlyweds who joined a pro-Islamic State extremist group, police said Monday, as they arrested others suspected in the
