Author: Michael Right

The South China Sea island of Hainan has announced that it will become the first region in China to outlaw the sale of gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to the Hainan province government’s “Carbon Peak Implementation Plan,” sales of vehicles powered by fossil fuels will be prohibited by 2030, and electric vehicle sales will be encouraged through tax benefits and the expansion of a charging infrastructure. The statement comes as China endures its warmest, driest summer in decades, which has weakened crops and reduced the size of rivers and hydroelectric reservoirs. Beijing…

The latest in a rising number of Kremlin-appointed officials to be assassinated as the Kremlin strives to tighten its hold on seized territory is a Russian proxy leader in command of a town in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine who was killed by a car bomb. According to Vladimir Rogov, a spokesman of the local Russian-proxy administration, Ivan Sushko, the leader of Mykhailivka in the Zaporizhzhia region, was blown up when a bomb hidden underneath the seat of his vehicle by unknown perpetrators exploded. Sushko was taken to a hospital following the explosion in a severe condition, but he…

Lynxxx, a well-known musician from Nigeria, has criticized Jumia Foods and Chopnownow Lagos, two well-known online retailers, for giving him a “disgusting dinner.” Lynxx claimed in a since-deleted post that he discovered hair strands in the dinner he got from Jumia Foods. Lynxxx, who was incensed by the development, created a video criticizing the food vendor and asserting that the caliber of food being sold to their consumers is beyond disguise. Lynxxx shared the video and urged his followers and fans to spread it and tag the business to stop them from getting away with their wrongdoings. Remember how Lynxxx,…

Tanzanian government official has been fired for publicly protesting and opposing the implementation of fees for mobile money transfers on social media. Regional manager Jonas Afumwisye of Tanzania Railways Corporation admitted receiving a letter of dismissal and stating he will appeal to the Public Service Commission, according to the Citizen newspaper. He had broken the 2003 Public Service Act, according to the letter. The notice of dismissal only made reference to social media, so it’s unclear which app the official used. Fresh trainings for pot-bellied Tanzanian officials Additionally, Mr. Afumwisye is charged with disparaging President Samia Suluhu in his social…

Thousands of South Africans are participating in a nationwide strike to show their opposition to the country’s rising cost of living. Two of the country’s largest unions are leading the strike, calling for a “total shutdown” of the economy in protest against high unemployment levels, and rising fuel and electricity costs. All provinces are anticipated to hold marches, with Cape Town and Pretoria perhaps hosting the biggest gatherings. In addition to lowering borrowing rates and providing an income supplement, the unions want the government to set a cap on fuel prices. 15 shot dead in Soweto bar in South Africa…

The Indian government has dismissed three air force officials for the “accidental firing of a missile” into Pakistan in March. Tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations have increased as a result of the incident. Delhi had blamed the “deeply regretful” occurrence to a “technical breakdown” that occurred during scheduled maintenance. Delhi was forewarned by Islamabad to “be wary of the unpleasant implications of such neglect” and prevent a repetition. China fires missile around Taiwan in unprecedented drills The Indian Air Force announced on Tuesday that the officers accountable for the incident on March 9 had been dismissed from their positions.…

To ensure successful prosecution of high-profile criminals during elections around the nation, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has emphasized the need for the unbundling of the Commission. On Tuesday, during a public hearing on a bill to create the National Electoral Offenses Commission, held at the request of the House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters, INEC National Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu stated the organization’s viewpoint. The Honorable Aisha Dukku presided over the public hearing. With the “nationwide continuous registration and the upkeep of the voters’ registration, INEC has the largest database of citizens in Nigeria and Africa, with…

West Ham have completed the signing of Italian left-back Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea on a four-year deal. The 28-year-old recently agreed to a long-term deal with the Hammers that will keep him at the London Stadium through the summer of 2026, with an additional year’s option. Emerson won the Champions League and Europa League trophies during his four years at Stamford Bridge becomes David Moyes’ seventh summer signing so far. Emerson, who was born in Brazil, began playing football for Italy in 2014, received Italian citizenship, and three years later changed his country of allegiance. He was a member of…

The facility upgrade contract for the Ikoyi Golf Club has been successfully completed by Julius Berger Lagos Facility Works, the Lagos-based operational division of the wider Julius Berger Facility Management Works. The ultra-modern facility, which was recently finished and given to the club, includes everything needed to accommodate all of the club’s activities, including a working irrigation system for the use of water. Chairman of the prestigious Ikoyi Golf Club 1938 of Lagos, Mr Ademola Mumuni, lauded the facility upgrade executed by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, saying that “for a Golf club to exist, you have to have a functional…

Veteran Nigerian music producer Don Jazzy and his music label Mavin are currently in the news as he unveiled the most recent artiste to sign with them, Bayanni. The Mavin label boss, who is known for signing young artists and making their dream a reality, said Bayanni had undergone a series of defining moments and is ready for the world. As a part of the debut of his new artist, Don Jazzy shared an interesting video on his Twitter and Instagram pages with popular skit creators Mr Funny, better known as Oga Sabinus and Brain Jotter. “It’s that time again…