October 2020

Heavy fighting has erupted in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict as Russia tries to shore up a ceasefire agreed by Armenia and Azerbaijan last weekend. Azerbaijan says it has destroyed missile sites… Read More »Karabakh War Leaves Civilians Shell-Shocked and Bitter

Anti-government protesters in Thailand have staged a rally in Bangkok ahead of an expected motorcade carrying King Maha Vajiralongkorn, following months of escalating tension in the country. The protesters are… Read More »Thai protests: Thousands Gather in Bangkok as king Returns to Country

The #EndSARS protest turned into carnivals of a sort in Osun and Lagos states on Tuesday. Music and food were in full flow as the youths sang and danced. At… Read More »Youths Turn Protest To Carnival In Osun, Lagos

EndSARS protesters are yet to back down despite the government’s overtures. Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu announced on Tuesday the decision of the government to accede to all requests made… Read More »Protesters Adamant Despite Govt’s Approval Of Requests

A seven-year-old missing boy, Fejiro Emoavworhe, has been found floating at the bank of Ohovwe river in Ekiugbo, Ughelli North local government area of Delta. This incident happened barely two… Read More »Missing Boy Found Floating On Delta River

#EndSARS protesters on Wednesday remained adamant, laying siege on the Lekki toll gate along the Lekki-Epe Expressway. They stormed the Lekki Toll Gate section of the Lekki-Epe Expressway despite heavy… Read More »#EndSARS Protesters Defy Rain, Shut Lekki Toll Gate Again

Hundreds of #EndSARS protesters again took to major roads of Warri and Effurun in Delta continue opposition to the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the newly created Special Weapons… Read More »BREAKING: #EndSARS Protesters Ground Warri

President Muhmmadu Buhari on Monday granted former Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala prayers. She requested the President to “make one final push within the week to beat the Koreans and bring… Read More »Okonjo-Iweala Seeks Final Push For WTO DG Job

One of Europe’s first coronavirus outbreaks could have been contained by the Austrian authorities, an official investigation has found. Outbreaks at two popular ski resorts in March led to thousands… Read More »Coronavirus: ‘Momentous’ Errors Worsened Austria Ski Resort Outbreak

Cyprus is suspending a scheme that grants citizenship and guarantees visa-free travel throughout the EU for those who invest a minimum of €2m (£1.8m). It comes after Al Jazeera reporters… Read More »Cyprus to Suspend ‘EU Golden Passports’ Scheme

World champion Ronnie O’Sullivan came from 2-0 down to beat world number 127 Brian Ochoiski of France 4-2 in the opening round of the English Open. O’Sullivan lost to Irish… Read More »English Open: Ronnie O’Sullivan Beats Brian Ochoiski in Round One

The Sports Personality of the Year show will take place live on One on 20 December at Media City in Salford. While the year saw major disruptions to iconic events… Read More »Sports Personality of the Year Show to take Place in December

The Jumbo-Visma and Mitchelton-Scott teams have withdrawn from the Giro d’Italia after six positive results in the latest round of Covid-19 testing. General classification contender Steven Kruijswijk, who rides for… Read More »Giro d’Italia: Mitchelton-Scott & Jumbo-Visma Withdraw after Positive Covid Results

Arsene Wenger is widely credited with helping to revolutionize English football. Wenger joined Arsenal in October 1996 and managed the club for 22 years, winning three Premier League titles and… Read More »Arsene Wenger Q&A: Arsenal, VAR, Mesut Ozil, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and More

A new UN report says the world needs to rapidly raise investment in early warning systems for extreme weather events. Over the past 50 years, recorded disasters have increased five-fold,… Read More »Climate change: Better Warning Systems needed for Extreme Weather – UN

The Senate has observed a minute silence in honour of late Jimoh Isiaka and other youths allegedly killed by police operatives during the #EndSARS protest in Ogbomoso. This followed a… Read More »Senate Honours Slain #EndSARS Protesters

“An incalculably awful and traumatic experience,” that’s how Radio 1 DJ Matt Edmondson remembers the death of his dad. He took his own life when Matt was 22. “He had… Read More »Matt Edmondson felt ‘very Vulnerable’ Releasing Song about his Dad

Self-acclaimed African giant, Burna Boy, has opened up on why he took a while before identifing with #ENDSARS protesters. The “Odogwu” singer had received backlash from fans for being silent… Read More »Why I Didn’t Join #ENDSARS Protest Early , By Burna Boy

Tom Parker, one of the members of boy band The Wanted, has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. The singer, 32, said he was “still in shock” after being… Read More »Tom Parker: The Wanted Singer Diagnosed with Inoperable Brain Tumour

#ENDSARS protesters on Tuesday morning locked down Osogbo, capital of Osun. The protesters converged on Nelson Mandela Freedom Park around 10:30am and marched to the popular junction, blocking the highways… Read More »BREAKING: #ENDSARS Protesters Lock Down Osogbo

Nigerian-born international filmmaker, Pascal Atuma, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Speaking after the Police Inspector General dissolved the unit, Atuma commended… Read More »Atuma Commends Buhari, Davido Over Dissolution Of SARS

Venues and organizations including The Cavern Club in Liverpool and the London Symphony Orchestra are to receive a share of £257m government arts funding. The Cavern, which hosted early gigs… Read More »Cavern Club and LSO get Share of £257m Culture Fund