Putting the Cost of COVID-19 in Perspective
Putting the Economic Cost of COVID-19 in Perspective When it comes to the toll on human life, mental well-being, and any long-term complications, the true cost of COVID-19 can be…
Biden Appoints Nigerian-Born Badejo As White House Counsel
US President-elect Joe Biden has appointed Nigerian-born Funmi Olorunnipa Badejo into his cabinet. Biden had announced the appointment of Badejo, a lawyer and an alumna of Berkeley Law College in…
EFCC Arrests Lawyer, Bardi Robert For Allegedly Diverting N15 Million Funds Belonging To His Client
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a legal practitioner, Bar. Bardi Robert, for allegedly receiving N15,712, 187.38 judgment debt fund from a Rivers State High Court, on…
The U.S. Share of the Global Economy Over Time
The Briefing The U.S. share of the global economy has nearly halved since 1960 America’s nominal GDP in current U.S. dollars is $21.4 trillion, or about 24% of the share…
America’s Most Responsible Companies in 2021
The Briefing Overall, HP was rated the most responsible American company in 2021 When it came to environmental initiatives, Waters took the top spot. The biotech company has committed to…
WhatsApp Faces First Legal Challenge In India Over Privacy
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – WhatsApp’s updated privacy policy verges on user surveillance and threatens India’s security, a petition filed in an Indian court said on Thursday, presenting another legal challenge…
Court Remands Two Pastors For Allegedly Brainwashing Congregation To Disown Parents, Burn Certificates
An Ilorin Magistrates’ Court, on Thursday, remanded two pastors: Olumide Peter and Jasulayomi Adetola, for allegedly brainwashing their congregation to disown their biological parents and burn their certificates. News Agency…
Trump Social Media Ban A ‘Nuclear Blast In Cyber Space’ — Russia
Russia on Thursday compared the decision of social media giants to suspend US President Donald Trump’s accounts to a “nuclear blast in cyberspace” with the consequences hard to predict. “The…
Benue Imposes Dusk-To-Dawn Curfew On 2 LGAs
The curfew was imposed after numerous reports of insecurity in the two LGAs … The Benue State Security Council has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew on two local government…
Be Fair In Your Criticism Of My Administration, Buhari Tells Elite
The President also spoke about security and the welfare of IDPs… President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians especially the elite to be fair in their criticism of his administration…