December 2021
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Two Katyusha rockets have struck Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, which houses several Western embassies, the Iraqi military has said. One rocket was destroyed in the air by the C-RAM defence system and the other landed near a national monument and damaged two cars, the military said in a statement on Sunday. Security forces started…
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Hong Kong voters headed to the polls on Sunday for the first time since an electoral overhaul and a sweeping national security law were imposed on the city. The Legislative Council election – in which only candidates deemed by the government to be “patriots” can run – has been criticised by some activists, foreign governments and rights…
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A Comparative Study of Whistleblower Protection During COVID-19 in the United States and United Kingdom Introduction False Claims Act (FCA) is the first—and one of the strongest—whistleblower laws in America. Enacted under President Abraham Lincoln’s leadership in 1863, the FCA was intended to control supply of substandard goods and services to US troops during the…
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Athletes who were sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar have reached a $380m settlement with the organisation, the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and their insurers, a lawyer for some of the victims said. The settlement – described as one of the largest ever for victims of sexual abuse – ends a five-year…
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided against disciplining any members of the United States military for an August drone attack in Kabul that killed 10 civilians, including seven children, the New York Times and several US news outlets reported on Monday. An internal Pentagon review concluded last month that the August 29 bombing in the Afghan capital did…
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he National Association of Nigerian Students has given the British Mission in Nigeria 72 hours to rescind its decision to pause the issuance and processing of visas to Nigerians over the discovery of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that NANS gave the ultimatum during its protest at the British Deputy…
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Popular record producer and executive, Don Jazzy, has attributed some of his achievements in the entertainment industry to the support of ace musician Dbanj. In an interview with Olajide Adesope tagged: “Don Jazzy on Afrobeats Podcast 50th Exclusive Edition”, the celebrated Mavin Records boss said Dbanj, the Kokomaster, was the ‘catalyst’ for his many achievements.…
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The Customary Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Tuesday adjourned till Wednesday to hear an application by a former beauty queen Precious Chikwendu seeking access to the four children she bore for a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode. Chikwendu filed the application through her counsel, Mr Abiodun Olusanya, informing the court that…
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Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix is less than happy at the club and his representatives are working on a possible transfer for the 22-year-old. The club’s record signing after his €127m move from Benfica in 2019, Felix has always looked an awkward fit in Diego Simeone‘s defensive system and has managed just 20 goals and…
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Are you bored of the daily and weekly staff meetings? In this article, Irobiko Chimezie Kingsley shares some simple steps that will transform your team’s morale… Even if it is difficult to justify the time, holding regular meetings is vital for effective management and communication. The best staff meetings will save you time, increase motivation, improve productivity and…
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Pregnant Ashley Graham compared her growing belly to the “tree of life” in a new nude Instagram photo. The supermodel took to social media on Thursday to share a photo of her stretch marks as she prepares to welcome twin boys with her husband Justin Ervin. “Justin says my stretch marks look like the tree of life,” Graham, 34,…
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Bella Hadid is back at Victoria’s Secret. The model, 25, walked in three consecutive fashion shows for the lingerie giant in 2016, 2017 and 2018. But she cut ties with the company in 2020, joining her fellow catwalkers in accusing then-top exec Ed Razek of inappropriate conduct. According to a New York Times exposé, 71-year-old Razek made…
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Uganda’s military has confirmed sending troops into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) against Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels. Uganda blames the ADF for a series of bombings in the country. But analysts say inviting the Ugandan army into the DRC could raise tensions with neighboring Rwanda. Brigadier Flavia Byekwaso, the Uganda army spokesperson, confirms…
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Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum and global markets were sent into a tailspin following the emergence of the fast-spreading Omicron COVID-19 variant. But one relatively new crypto named Omicron has seen a massive spike. Bn Monday, the token OMIC surged by 945 per cent since Saturday to reach an all-time high of $689 (€610).…
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Nursing unions from 28 countries have called on the United Nations to support a temporary waiver on patents for COVID-19 vaccines, and warned of a “crisis of global vaccine apartheid” that could lead to more new variants like Omicron and Delta spreading around the world. In a letter sent on Monday, the unions accused the European…
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What do China, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have in common? The answer might not be as obvious as you think. But all three countries are accused of human rights violations, and all three are also playing host to some of the largest and most lucrative sporting events in the world. China is hosting the 2022…
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