* The Atlanta Police Department confirmed to Insider that the officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks on Friday has been terminated, and a second officer was placed on administrative leave. * A police spokesperson identified the officers as Garrett Rolfe and Devin Bronsan. * Rolfe opened fire on Broo...
US.-based Congolese fashion designer Anifa Mvuemba was excited about debuting her fashion line, Hanifa, at this year’s New York Fashion Week. But when her show was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mvuemba got creative. The 29-year-old designer held a virtual show on May 22 for her latest co...
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, (NCDC) on Sunday night announced 403 new cases of Coronavirus in the Country. In a tweet released by the body, Gombe State took the ascendancy with 73 new cases while Lagos State came second with 68 new cases. Kano State was third with 46 new cases discovered. Edo...
The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria on Monday commenced a nationwide strike after the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum. The National President of NARD, Dr Aliyu Sokomba, had in a circular last week said the association found it necessary to take “the painful decision” following the i...
Social media is flooded with tributes, with many reacting to the news in disbelief. Popular Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has been found dead at his home in Mumbai. The 34-year-old is believed to have taken his own life. Police spokesperson Pranaya Ashok confirmed his death, and said an investiga...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Friday said the “forced enrolment of university lecturers” in the Integrated Payment and Personnel Information System platform by the Federal Government has resulted in the sacking of contract scholars across higher institutions. ASUU cited the Bayero Universi...
