Jeff Bezos US billionaire, Jeff Bezos, is planning to step down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Amazon. His annual letter to Amazon’s shareholders revealed this. In the third quarter
Architect of America’s largest investment fraud dies in prison
The architect of America’s biggest Ponzi scheme in history, Bernard Lawrence Madoff, has died in prison, reports say. He was marketer, investment advisor, financier and convicted fraudster. Local US media
World Largest Rabbit Stolen In UK
Police in the United Kingdom (UK) are reportedly on a search the thief of Darius, the Guinness World Record-holding largest rabbit in the world. Reports say the Guinness World record
Talon Re-elected As Benin President
President Patrice Talon has been re-elected as President of Benin. He won his second term bid after polling a total of 86.36%, representing the majority of votes cast on
Prince Philip Passes Away
The Duke of Edinburgh – Prince Philip – has passed away. The Buckingham Palace announced his death today. In a statement the Buckingham Palace noted that : “It is with
3000-year-old ‘lost golden city’ found In Egypt
A 3000-year-old lost city has been found in Egypt. The city is reported to have been lost to sands. The discovery of the city has earned Egypt praises as it
Nigeria’s New IGP Assumes Office
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (right) decorating the new IGP, DIG Usman Alkali Baba Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has decorated DIG Usman Alkali Baba with the rank of Inspector-General of
Ramadan 2021: Fasting hours around the world
This year the Muslim holy month of Ramadan is likely to start on Tuesday, April 13. The pre-sunrise to sunset fast lasts anywhere from 10 to 21 hours depending on
6 Southern African Presidents To Meet Over Mozambique Crisis
Some six Southern African presidents are expected to meet over the crisis in Mozambique. They are to hold the urgent talks on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Presidents of Mozambique, Malawi,
Nigeria Gets New IGP
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a new acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Nigeria. DIG Usman Alkali Baba’s appointment was announced today. Akali Baba’s appointment is with immediate effect.
Gunmen Free Nearly 2,000 Prisoners In Nigeria
About 1,800 prisoners have escaped jail in Nigeria following attacks by gunmen. The attack, according to multiple local media reports in Nigeria, occurred in the south-eastern town of Owerri. “I
Death Toll In Myanmar Anti-coup Protests Hits 550
A human rights group has reported that at least 550 persons have been killed across Myanmar in security forces crackdown against anti-coup protesters. Multiple deaths were reported in Myanmar today,
Another Attack On US Capitol There has been another attack on the US Capitol. On Friday, April 2, 2021, local US media reports said a car rammed a barricade