NEWS

Thousands protest in Hong Kong over China security law proposal

THE AFRI GIST May 24, 2020 0

Police fired tear gas and water cannon at thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters who gathered Sunday against a controversial security law proposed by China, in the most intense clashes for months. As the demonstrators and police were facing off in the semi-autonomous financial hub, Continue Reading

NEWS

Trump urges US reopening as China premier warns of challenges

THE AFRI GIST May 22, 2020 0

US President Donald Trump walks across the South Lawn upon returning to the White House in Washington, DC on May 21, 2020, following a visit to a Ford plant in Michigan. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP)President Donald Trump pressed for a further reopening of the United States as job losses mount from coronavirus shutdowns, […]Continue Reading

HEALTH

US Says China Trying To Steal COVID-19 Vaccine Research

THE AFRI GIST May 14, 2020 0

US authorities warned Wednesday that Chinese hackers were attempting to steal coronavirus data on treatments and vaccines, adding fuel to Washington’s war with Beijing over the pandemic. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said organizations researching COVID-19 were at risk of “targeting and network compromise” by China. They warned Continue Reading

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

5G and COVID-19: The technology, conspiracy and ignorance

THE AFRI GIST April 29, 2020 0

One would ordinarily have dismissed the “controversy” around 5G technology and the strange connection with COVID-19 being stridently pursued by some people as ignorant rants occasioned by the morbid fear of the rampaging coronavirus, but with the prevailing circumstances of fear and tension, I have elected, as one familiar with the workings of the telecommunications […]Continue Reading

SPORTS

I Want To Win FA Cup With Manchester United – Odion Ighalo

THE AFRI GIST March 8, 2020 0

Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has revealed he dreams of crowning his six months stay at Manchester United with an FA Cup victory. Ighalo, who was signed from Shanghai Shenhua on a six months loan, has scored three goals since joining United on the last day of the transfer window. The now-retired Super Eagles striker scored two […]Continue Reading

RELIGION

Christians Carry Out Terrorist Attacks, But Turn Around To Blame Muslims – Islamic Council

THE AFRI GIST February 7, 2020 0

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has revealed that Christians are also involved in terrorist activities in Nigeria. It accused Christians of being responsible of some terrorist attacks attributed to Boko Haram and Islam in Nigeria. The council’s Director of Administration, Alhaji Yusuf Chinedozi Nwoha made the remark in reaction to the arrest […]Continue Reading

BUSINESS NEWS

China to halve tariffs on $75bn of US imports

THE AFRI GIST February 7, 2020 0

China said Thursday it would halve tariffs on $75 billion worth of US imports as part of its trade truce with Washington and as officials look to calm markets unnerved by the deadly virus outbreak. The State Council Tariff Commission announced the reductions after Beijing and Washington signed an initial deal last month to dial down […]Continue Reading

NEWS

14 Injured In Possible Jerusalem Car Attack

THE AFRI GIST February 7, 2020 0

Fourteen people were injured in central Jerusalem on Thursday, including one critically, in a possible car-ramming at a nightspot, emergency responders and the military said. Israel’s Magen David emergency medical service said it had “treated and evacuated” 14 people to hospitals following the incident at Jerusalem’s First Station, an area that includes several bars and Continue Reading

NEWS

Nigerian Man Killed For Urinating In The Street Of US, Killer Sentenced To Life In Prison (Photo)

THE AFRI GIST February 6, 2020 0

A New Jersey gangbanger has been sentenced to life in prison for shooting dead a Nigerian man who he saw urinating in his street. Bloods member Christopher Poole “executed”photographer Rasheed “O.J.” Olabode, 27, by shooting him in the heart as he begged for mercy. Christopher had seen Olabode easing himself behind a car in Newark in […]Continue Reading

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

Twitter rallies on global gains in user base

THE AFRI GIST February 6, 2020 0

(FILES) In this file photo taken on July 10, 2019 the Twitter logo is seen on a phone in this photo illustration in Washington, DC. – Twitter delivered a stronger-than-expected update for the fourth quarter showing an expanded user base and growing ad revenue, sparking a rally in shares. Net profit fell by half to […]Continue Reading

NEWS

Ivory Coast ex-president wants ‘unconditional release’: lawyer

THE AFRI GIST February 6, 2020 0

Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo arrives at the courtroom prior to the opening of a hearing concerning his request for unconditional release at the Board of Appeal of the International Criminal Court (ICC), in The Hague, on February 6, 2020. – The 74-year-old former President of Ivory Coast Laurent Gbagbo was acquitted of crimes […]Continue Reading

NEWS

How Africa has been frozen out of Libya peace efforts

THE AFRI GIST February 5, 2020 0

With the world’s major powers increasingly meddling in Libya, the African Union (AU) has found itself sidelined from initiatives aimed at ending the almost decade-long conflict in the oil-rich state. The latest sign of Africa’s loss of influence came as a flurry of high-level diplomatic activity took place in Istanbul, Moscow and Berlin to end […]Continue Reading

NEWS

Nigerian Among 176 Victims Of Ukranian Plane Crash (Photo)

THE AFRI GIST January 12, 2020 0

A Nigerian man has been identified as one of the victims of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 crash in Iran on Wednesday Dauda Onoruoiza was among the 176 passengers when a missile from the Iranian forces hit the airplane The missile destroyed the Boeing 737-800 aircraft few minutes after taking off from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport. […]Continue Reading

HEALTH

Lack of exclusive breastfeeding for babies could lead to future diabetes – Expert

THE AFRI GIST January 8, 2020 0

A medical expert, Dr Bala Abawa, says lack of exclusive breastfeeding in the baby’s first six months can expose them to the risk of type 1 diabetes mellitus later in life. Abawa told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday in Jos, that breast milk contains antibodies which could prevent infections such as diarrhoea, […]Continue Reading

NEWS

Woman Found Guilty Of Lying That She Was Gang-raped

THE AFRI GIST December 30, 2019 0

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POLITICS

Trump impeachment looms as U.S. House committee approves charges

THE AFRI GIST December 14, 2019 0

Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday took Republican President Donald Trump to the brink of impeachment by approving two charges against him over his efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate Democratic political rival Joe Biden. A divided House Judiciary Committee voted 23-17 along party lines to approve articles of impeachment charging Trump […]Continue Reading

NEWS

US, UK Warn Citizens Against Travelling To NE India After Clashes

THE AFRI GIST December 14, 2019 0

Washington and London issued travel warnings for northeast India as opponents of a new citizenship law geared up for more protests Saturday, following days of clashes that saw two people killed and dozens injured. Many in the far-flung, resource-rich region fear the new legislation will grant citizenship to large numbers of immigrants from neighbouring Bangladesh, […]Continue Reading

ENTERTAINMENT

Rihanna Ranks Ahead Of Beyonce On Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women

THE AFRI GIST December 14, 2019 0

2019 has been an amazing year for women even more so women in entertainment.Barbadian singer Rihanna alongside American singers Beyonce and Taylor Swift have made Forbes list of 100 most powerful women. Forbes on Thursday released its list of 100 Most Powerful Women list for 2019. The list comprised of women who have made a profound impact […]Continue Reading

RELIGION

Pastor Caught Speaking In Tongues While Eating Woman’s Vagina

THE AFRI GIST October 18, 2019 0

Pastor Wilson while eating out the pussy A new video is currently trending on social media capturing the moment Pastor David E. Wilson was allegedly caught on live camera eating up a woman who is believed not to be his wife’s vagina. In the now-viral video, the popular Texas preacher was heard speaking in the […]Continue Reading