Section: Pulse Nigeria (Nigeria)
Politics: Here’s how May Day rallies unfolded around the world
Some employers like Facebook began rolling out paid time off for social justice events like May Day. May Day rallies and marches were held worldwide on May 1, 2017. Some of the demonstrations, which are also celebrated under the International Workers’ Day banner, reflected cultural traditions, and many others were a rallying cry for equal...
Angela Merkel: German Chancellor makes rare Russia visit as Putin backs warmer ties
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will Tuesday meet President Vladimir Putin in the Black Sea resort of Sochi in her first visit to Russia since 2015, signalling renewed dialogue between Berlin and Moscow. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will Tuesday meet President Vladimir Putin in the Black Sea resort of Sochi in her first visit to Russia since...
Anthony Joshua: Champ’s granddad in Sagamu was a badass too, once took out 3 men
According to Anthony Joshua's uncle in Sagamu, the champ's granddad once took out three men all by himself in a fight. ‘An apple doesn’t fall far from the tree’ a popular saying goes and it seems that applies to the man of the moment, Anthony Joshua. Joshua is now the biggest star in boxing having defeated veteran Wladimir...
In Ukraine: Government clings to nuclear power despite Chernobyl trauma
Ukraine is still suffering from the trauma of the world's worst civil nuclear accident at Chernobyl but has nonetheless turned the hazardous fuel into the backbone of its energy portfolio. Ukraine is still suffering from the trauma of the world’s worst civil nuclear accident at Chernobyl but has nonetheless turned the hazardous fuel...
In Libya: Authorities seizes oil tankers and crew after shootout at sea
Libya has seized two foreign-flagged oil tankers and detained their crews for allegedly smuggling fuel after an hours-long gunbattle off the west coast, authorities said. Libya has seized two foreign-flagged oil tankers and detained their crews for allegedly smuggling fuel after an hours-long gunbattle off the west coast, authorities said.Oil is...
Anthony Joshua: Nigerians are proud of champ after his huge win over Klitschko
After his win, Nigerians took to Twitter to remind the world that Joshua is one of them. Following Anthony Joshua’s huge win over Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday, April 29, Nigerian are claiming one of their one. Joshua defeated veteran Ukrainian Klitschko in a world heavyweight title fight epic in front of 90,000 people at Wembley on...
Anthony Joshua Vs Wladimir Klitschko: Nigerian-born boxer wins by knockout
Anthony Joshua's sweet right uppercut snapped back Klitschko’s head, followed by another right to send his opponent to the canvas. Britain’s Anthony Joshua defeated veteran Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko in a world heavyweight title fight epic in front of 90,000 people at Wembley on Saturday, taking victory on an 11th round...
Anthony Joshua: Champion’s ancestral village Shagamu was live as he defeats Klitschko
Shagamu, a city located in Ogun State, in south-western Nigeria is the ancestral village of WBA and IBF champion Joshua. Thousands of Shagamu indigenous converge at a huge viewing party near his family home to watch one of their own, Anthony Joshua defeated Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday, April 29. Shagamu, a city located in Ogun State, in...
In Poland: Workers unfazed by French campaign fury over outsourcing
Workers at a Whirlpool factory in Poland shrug off blame for job losses at the company's plant in fellow EU member France, as presidential rivals there trade barbs over the hot-button issue of outsourcing. Workers at a Whirlpool factory in Poland shrug off blame for job losses at the company’s plant in fellow EU member France, as...
Tour de Romandie: Stefan Kung wins snow-hit second stage
BMC rider Kung beat Ukrainian Andrey Grivko in a sprint finish to win stage two of the race for the second time in three years. Switzerland’s Stefan Kung battled wintery conditions to claim Thursday’s shortened second stage of the Tour de Romandie as Italian Fabio Felline remained in the lead.BMC rider Kung beat Ukrainian Andrey...
