The Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on Tuesday began the installation of solar street lights in Ayegbami and Akerebiata communities in Ibagun ward of Ilorin East Local Government Area Of the state. The solar street light poles and their components were presented to the leaders of the two communities by …
Read More »Police fire tear gas as fresh protests erupt in Kenya despite ban
Kenyan police fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters and opposition leader Raila Odinga’s convoy on Monday as he pressed ahead with an anti-government rally despite a ban. The protesters defied a warning by the Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome that the demonstrations in Nairobi and the western …
Read More »Kenya police bans new opposition protests
Kenya’s police chief announced a ban on fresh opposition demonstrations called for Monday, after protests last week degenerated into riots. “We will not allow violent demonstrations,” Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome told reporters on Sunday. “The demonstrations they plan tomorrow (Monday) are illegal and will not be allowed,” he …
Read More »BREAKING: Tottenham fires Antonio Conte
26th March 2023 Antonio Conte Kindly share this story: Tottenham Hotspur has sacked coach Antonio Conte. The Italian’s exit from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium comes over a week after his explosive post-match press conference outburst following the 3-3 draw at Southampton. Related News Spurs said in a statement late on Sunday …
Read More »LGBTQ community in Kenya living under fear
The recent approval of anti-gay legislation in Uganda set off the alarm in neighbouring Kenya also in the grip of anti-gay sentiment. Last month, Kenya’s Supreme Court ruled against a petition seeking to bar LGBTQ lobbying groups, sparking a torrent of condemnation including from the attorney general. Jasmine Nelima is …
Read More »New Zealand concerned over China rights abuses, Taiwan tensions
New Zealand’s foreign minister said Saturday she raised concerns over China’s human rights abuses and growing tensions with Taiwan in a meeting with her Chinese counterpart. Nanaia Mahuta told Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang of her government’s “deep concerns regarding the human rights situation in Xinjiang and the erosion of …
Read More »Sudanese engineer is looking for investors in robots
Sudanese electronics engineer, Mutasim Jibril, is looking for support. Since childhood that he dreams of making robots but now he needs investment to take his efforts to the next level. In his modest workshop, Jibril combines what he learnt at the university with practical engineering knowledge to create robots from …
Read More »David Cameron’s brother dies at 59
Barrister Alexander Cameron, brother to former United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, David Cameron, is dead. Alexander died aged 59 after battling cancer since 2020. Before his death on Wednesday, cancer had forced him to step down from the bar. Alex’s chambers, Three Raymond Buildings, confirmed his death in a statement on …
Read More »LGBT activists disappointed at Uganda’s new anti-gay law
The Ugandan Parliament approved on Tuesday sweeping anti-gay legislation. Under the new rules, anyone who engages in same sex activity or identifies as LGBT could face up to 10 years in prison. According to Robert Amoafo, an activist with the African branch of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and …
Read More »Ukrainian refugees to attend Euro 2024 Wembley qualifier
United Kingdom’s Football Association has invited more than 1,000 Ukrainian refugees and their host families to attend England’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley on Sunday. The propositions have been made to people involved in the British government’s Homes for Ukraine Scheme, which was launched last year in …
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