About 11 Killed as Typhoon Jebi Sweeps Through Japan
At least 11 people have been killed and about 600 injured as Typhoon Jebi ripped through Japan, the most powerful storm to hit the country…
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Saudi Arabia Propose 5-Year Jail Term on People Who Use ‘Provocative’ Satire Online
Riyadh (AsiaNews / Agencies) – Saudi Arabia intends to punish those who use satire online with the aim of “mocking, provoking or distorting public order,…
LA District Attorney Drops Sexual Assault Charge Against Kevin Spacey
Kevin Spacey will not be prosecuted over an accusation of sexual assault that allegedly took place in 1992. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office…
My Thoughts on a Tambuwal Presidency by Okey Ikechukwu
Prince Kasim Afegbu`s intervention on this page last week threw up some interesting aspects of the unfolding drama around the 2019 presidency, especially as it…
China To Spend $60b for Projects In Nigeria
China will spend $60 billion to finance projects in Africa, President Xi Jinping announced yesterday. The funding will be provided as government assistance and as…
Emirates Flight Quarantined in New York After ‘100 People Feel Ill’
An Emirates flight has been quarantined after landing in New York with ‘100 people feeling ill’ after leaving Dubai, according to reports. The flight from…
REPORT | Xi Jinping’s Promise of Billions for Projects Brings Clout and Scrutiny At China-Africa Summit
There are few more symbolic displays of China’s growing global clout than the sight of more than 40 African heads of state sitting in Beijing’s…
Barcelona Star Messi Not Shortlisted For FIFA Player of the Year
Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has failed to make the world player of the year shortlist for the first time since 2006. Luka Modric…
Neymar Prefers Arsenal Over Manchester United
Neymar would rather move to Arsenal or Chelsea rather than one of the Manchester giants, Express Sport has revealed. The PSG star got Manchester City…
President of Philippines’ Duterte Apologises to Obama for 2016 Insult
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday apologised to former US President Barack Obama for calling him a “son of a whore” in 2016. “It would…
Dangote Group Is Now Most Valuable Brand in Nigeria
Dangote Group has emerged the most valuable brand among the top 50 brands in Nigeria for 2018, The Nation reports. This is coming barely three months after…
Nigerian Army Denies Alleged Killing of 30 Soldiers in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Sunday denied the alleged killing of 30 soldiers by Boko Haram at Zari village in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno…