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Hong Kong history exam questions sparks China’s criticism
A history exam question asking Hong Kong students to assess colonial Japan’s occupation of China sparked a rebuke by Beijing on Friday and reignited a row over academic freedoms in the semi-autonomous city. The criticism comes as Hong Kong’s schools and universities — some of the best in Asia — become the latest ideological battleground …
Govs yet to write us over Infectious Diseases Bill – Senate
Kayode Oyero The Senate said it has not received official communication from the Nigeria Governors’ Forum to step down the legislation of the Infectious Diseases Bill. Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Ajibola Basiru, made this known via Twitter on Thursday evening. The PUNCH reports that the NGF had in a communiqué asked …
People confuse my toughness for hatred, says Kaffy
Olajide Samuel Popular dancer, Kafayat Shafau, aka Kaffy, has said that people are always shocked to hear her speak fluently. She made this known during a recent Instagram Live session with her fans and budding dancers. She said, “What are the things you have that you want to use in making impact? Is it the …
UK announces £1.6bn bailout for London’s transport system
The British government will pump £1.6 billion into London’s public transport system to restore services and help prevent overcrowding as people return to work, operator Transport for London (TfL) said on Friday. London mayor Sadiq Khan is now expected to restore full bus and train services, having warned they would be cut further without emergency …
BREAKING: Fire guts building in Lagos
A block of six flats has been gutted by fire at Mile 2 Estate, Amuwo Odofin. As of the time of filing this report, details on the cause of the fire outbreak were sketchy. The PUNCH gathered that efforts are ongoing to put out the fire. It was learnt that the affected building is located …
Airlifting Madagascar’s solution not our priority – PTF
The Chairman of the task force and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, said Nigeria did not order for the Madagascar herbal mixture for the cure of coronavirus. Mustapha stated this on Thursday at the press briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. He said the African country sent the …
Kanu should return home, fight for Biafra – MASSOB
Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt The Movement for the Survival of the Sovereign State of Biafra has dared the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to come back home and fight for Biafra. MASSOB also cautioned Kanu to desist from insulting its leader, Ralph Uwazuruike over issues concerning the struggle for Biafra. …
Niger mourns professor who died of COVID-19
Kayode Oyero Niger State Government has announced the death of a Professor of Veterinary Medicine at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Bello Agaie. According to a statement on Thursday night by Mary Noel-Berje, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Abubakar Sani, the late Agaie died of coronavirus disease. “Governor Abubakar Sani of Niger State has revealed …
Osun monarch, two others arraigned for defiling minor
Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo The Aketewi of Iketewi in Osun State, David Ogungbemi, 62, was on Thursday arraigned alongside his son, Idowu, and one Sarafa Olayiwola before an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl. They were arraigned before Magistrate Olusegun Ayilara on three counts of conspiracy, rape and sexual exploitation. They were alleged …
Gunmen kill Ogboni leader in Ondo
Peter Dada, Akure The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two persons in connection with the killing of a leader of the Ogboni Fraternity in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state, Chief Stephen Akinkunmi. Akinkunmi, who was described as a leader of the fraternity in the South-West, was allegedly killed on the premises …
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