Twitter has locked the account of China’s U.S. embassy for a tweet that defended China’s policy towards Muslim Uighurs in Xinjiang, which the U.S. social media platform said violated its stand against “dehumanizing” people. China’s Foreign Ministry said it was confused by the move and that it was the embassy’s responsibility to call out disinformation
Transactions on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) rebounded on Wednesday by N50 billion, halting two consecutive days bearish trend due to sustained bargain-hunting in insurance stocks. Newsmen report that the market capitalisation which opened at N21.474 trillion inched higher by N50 billion or 0.23 per cent to close at N21.524 trillion. Also, the All-Share Index
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has urged teachers in Abuja to comply fully with COVID-19 protocols or be arrested and prosecuted in the court of law. The Head, Media and Enlightenment on COVID-19, Mr. Ikharo Attah, issued the threat yesterday after an inspection of compliance across schools in the nation’s capital. Attah said that
Nigeria expects to take delivery of its first coronavirus vaccine doses in February, with health workers, top government officials and vulnerable people to be given priority. The vaccines, which could be as many as 100,000 vials, will be procured through the Covax initiative backed by Gavi the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organisation and Coalition
Zinedine Zidane has denied he could stay at Real Madrid long enough to become the club’s Sir Alex Ferguson after saving his job with a 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach that saw them through to the Champions League last 16. – Ratings: Benzema 9/10 as Real Madrid secure last-16 passage– Stream LIVE games and replays on ESPN+ (U.S. only) Zidane’s position
Sir W. Arthur Lewis Google Doodle: Forty-one years ago on this day in 1979, Lewis was jointly awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics for his pioneering work to model the economic forces that impact developing countries. Sir W. Arthur Lewis Google Doodle: Google is celebrating St. Lucian economist, professor, and author Sir W. Arthur Lewis, who is
Paolo Rossi, a hero of Italian football who fired the Azzurri to victory in the 1982 World Cup, has died aged 64, prompting an outpouring of grief and tributes. Rossi’s wife Federica Cappelletti announced the death with a post on Instagram alongside a photo of the couple, accompanied by the comment “Forever,” followed by a
MOTIVATIONAL PERSONALITY OF THE WEEK OLAITAN MORDI
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Today’s topic is not about the person named Chizoba. But about the lessons my encounter with her, has taught me in life, and is still teaching me up till now. Chizoba was my classmate in Primary 5, at Ekulu Primary School, GRA, Enugu, Enugu State. We were 4 girls competing for the 1st to 4th positions in
5 MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR YOUR CAR Inspect and maintain your tires at all times Avoid having flat tires all the time. Ensure that you inspect your tires! especially when going on that long trip. You don’t want to spend the whole day on the road as a result of bad tires. 2. Change the oil