Osinbajo: no cause for alarm on Buhari’s health

Fears over the President’s health were dismissed yesterday. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo told Nigerians: there is no cause for alarm. President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate for an extension of his 10-day vacation. He is in Britain where doctors have told him to wait for some tests. He was to return at the weekend. Also yesterday, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) cautioned against negative remarks on

Saudi Arabia celebrates first ever Women’s Day to fight for gender equality

International Women’s Day is widely celebrated across the globe where people pledge their support for gender equality and celebrate the achievements of women and has become a regular event in the social calendar. Yet, many countries beyond this ambit and Saudi Arabia is one such nation where many basic rights are

The Gambia thanks Senegal's Macky Sall for post-election intervention

The Gambia has expressed gratitude to its only landed neighbour, Senegal, for its intervention in the post election crisis. Senegal’s efforts in terms of mediation and by military intervention resulted in the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in

Bercow BANS Trump from addressing Parliament: Commons Speaker brands US President 'racist and sexist' - but had no problem with the President of CHINA

Donald Trump faces being banned from making a speech in Westminster Hall on his state visit after Speaker John Bercow said he was 'strong opposed'. The Speaker - one of three 'keyholders' for the ancient hall who must agree to