Ned Beatty, one of Hollywood’s most renowned character actors, passed away on Sunday in his sleep, at the age of 83. The famed actor’s death was confirmed by a member of his…
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Lagos Emerges 2nd worst city to live in the world in 2021
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, has been ranked second among the least liveable cities in the world. VAM News learnt that Lagos state was behind only Damascus, the capital of Syria, which is…
Hajj 2021: Saudi Arabia bars Nigeria, others
Saudi Arabia has barred travellers from Nigeria and other countries from performing 2021 Hajj over coronavirus concerns. This is as Saudi Arabia announced Saturday it will allow 60,000 vaccinated residents of the…
Just In: Bystander Slaps President Of France, Emmanuel Macron At Public Event, Video Emerge
French President, Emmanuel Macron got more than he expected during a visit to the southeast part of the country on Tuesday. The embarrassing incident occurred during a walkabout session with…
Any Action Taken By Government Must Be Measured, UK Reacts To Twitter Suspension In Nigeria
The United Kingdom Government has kicked against the indefinite suspension slammed on Twitter by President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government. The UK government reacted through its High Commissioner in Nigeria, Gill…
Nigeria blocks access to twitter as FG enforces controversial ban
Telecommunication operators in Nigeria have blocked access to Twitter after the government slammed an indefinite ban on the social media platform on Friday. The telcos, under the aegis of the Association of…
Twitter says FG’s suspension is deeply concerning.., Discloses Next Action in Nigeria
Twitter has expressed “deep concern” over the federal government’s decision to suspend its operations in Nigeria. Sarah Hart, Twitter’s Senior Policy Communications Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa, who made this…
Derek Chauvin Pleads Lighter Sentence Following Conviction In George Floyd’s Case
Eric Nelson, the attorney for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has filed a motion seeking a lesser sentence in the murder of George Floyd ahead of his June 25th sentencing…
UN Reacts To Abduction Of Niger Pupils, Says Abductions In Nigeria Are Developing Into An “Abhorrent Pattern”
United Nations (UN) secretary-general, António Guterres has stated that school abductions in Nigeria are developing into an “abhorrent pattern”. Nigeria especially the north-east has witnessed series of school abductions…
Isaac Herzog Elected As Israel’s New President
Isaac Herzog is set to become Israel’s 11th president after winning Wednesday’s election against Miriam Peretz, in a secret ballot among the country’s 120 lawmakers. Herzog will succeed Reuven Rivlin…