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Analysis: For Nigeria Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi and Suspended Ports MD Hadiza Bala-Usman, It’s Personal
The suspension of Ms Hadiza Bala-Usman as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority last Thursday by the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, against civil service rules for the
Four Ex-Police Officers Charged with Violating Civil Rights in George Floyd Death
A federal grand jury indicted four former Minneapolis police officers on charges they violated George Floyd’s civil rights, according to a three-count indictment unsealed on Friday. Floyd was killed on
WHO Approves Emergency Use of China’s Sinopharm COVID Vaccine
The World Health Organization has approved the emergency use of a Covid-19 vaccine manufactured by China’s Sinopharm. Friday’s decision by a WHO technical advisory group, a first for a Chinese
Former Nigerian Minister Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan Dies at 61
Former Minister of Women Affairs of Nigeria, Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan has died at the age of 61. The ex-minister, popularly known as Mama Taraba, was said to have passed away at
Childish Gambino Sued for Alleged ‘This Is America’ Copyright Infringement
US entertainer Childish Gambino is being sued for alleged copyright infringement, with the rapper Kidd Wes saying the Grammy-winning hit ‘This Is America’ was lifted from him. According to US federal
Terrorist Investigation Opened After Former Maldives President Injured in Explosion
The Maldives police have said an explosion that wounded former President Mohamed Nasheed was an act of terrorism but no suspects were identified. Nasheed, the former president and current speaker
Pakistani Prime Minister Khan Visits Saudi Arabia for Talks to Boost Ties
Pakistan’s prime minister has started a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia to boost economic ties, the foreign ministry said. The two countries are expected to sign new agreements to bolster trade and
Japan to Extend State of Emergency to May 31
Japan’s government is extending a state of emergency in Tokyo and three other areas until the end of May to curb a surge in coronavirus cases just months before the
Australia to End India Travel Ban May 15 After Backlash
Australia will lift a ban on its citizens returning from Covid-ravaged India next week, as state officials reported that an outbreak in Sydney appeared to be contained. Prime Minister Scott
Malabu Oil Deal: JPMorgan Was Warned $875m Payment to Former Nigeria Oil Minister Etete Was Graft Risk
JPMorgan Chase & Co. was warned by its compliance team over the “great risk” of corruption just days before it made the last of three transfers that totaled $875 million
