Buhari Signs Act on Endangered Species
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday assented to the Endangered Species Control of International Trade and Traffic Amendment Act 2016. President Buhari signing the bill. With him is Senator... [[ This...
View ArticleHuawei Grows Sales by 32%
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd expects its sales revenue to grow 32 percent year on year in 2016.Huawei’s rotating CEO Eric Xu said that the company estimates sales revenue will stand at 520 billion......
View ArticleGreek Envoy Feared Killed in 'Crime of Passion' in Brazil
Brazilian police suspect Greek Ambassador Kyriakos Amiridis was killed in a "crime of passion," a source close to the investigation said Friday, as detectives interrogated his wife and a policeman......
View ArticlePutin Refuses to Expel US Diplomats, Trump Applauds
US President-elect Donald Trump praised Russian President Vladimir Putin for not reacting immediately to Washington's move to punish it over alleged election-related interference (AFP/ DON EMMERT,......
View ArticleChina to Ban Ivory Trade by End of 2017
China will ban all domestic ivory trade and processing by the end of 2017, state media reported Friday, a move hailed by activists as a "game changer" for African elephants. China has a stockpile... [[...
View ArticleBan Ki-moon Bids Farewell to UN
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bade goodbye to staff and Permanent Representatives at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday, being his last official working day as the UN scribe. Outgoing... [[ This...
View ArticleTeenager Kills Mom With Hammer, Knife
A 16-year-old boy in Japan was arrested Saturday after he confessed to killing his mother by repeatedly striking her head with a hammer and stabbing her several times, police said.The high school... [[...
View ArticleDHQ Says Shekau’s End Near, 15 Terrorists Killed in Borno
The Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has said that the days of Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, are numbered, calling on his remaining members to surrender to the troops. Acting Director, Defence... [[...
View ArticleBuhari Receives Boko Haram Flag
President Muhammadu Buhari late Friday evening formally received the flag retrieved by troops from the stronghold of the Boko Haram sect, Sambisa Forest, last week. Gallant tropops of Operation... [[...
View ArticleWe’ve Sold All we Have – Parents of Child With Hole in the Heart, Needs ₦6m...
With a melancholic face, Master Abdulsobur Jimoh, (a six and a half years old boy) looked forlorn as he lay on the floor and watched other children play. After some time, he made move to join in the......
View ArticleFootball: China Set to Shatter Transfer Records
“Biggest”, “hugest”, “most ever”. Analysts are piling up the superlatives as China prepares to splash out astronomical sums for footballing talent during the winter transfer window in deals that... [[...
View ArticleMobile Blogging is on the Cutting Edge
Mobile blogging is an exciting phenomenon that is sweeping the blogosphere. One of the reasons why a lot of bloggers are attracted to the medium of blogging in the first place is that they enjoy... [[...
View ArticleBuhari Warns Against Hurting Nigeria
As Nigeria enters a new phase in the battle against Boko Haram, President Muhammadu Buhari has alerted that misguided people have decided to take up arms against the country. President Muhammadu... [[...
View ArticleASUU Urges Nigerians to Rise Above Partisanship
ASUU National President, Prof. Biodun OgunyemiThe Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says Nigerians should rise in 2017 beyond party affiliation, religious sentiments and ethnic bias. The......
View ArticleNigeria Initiates Investors’ Match-making Platform
Nigeria is set to establish a match-making data base for international business interconnectivity and stress-free investments. The 119 Nigeria missions would serve as one-stop shops to spur... [[ This...
View ArticleGambian Leader Jammeh Dares ECOWAS
Gambian leader, Yahya Jammeh, has accused West African regional body, ECOWAS, of declaring war against his country for refusal to step down at the end of his mandate this month. Yahya Jammeh to be......
View ArticleCongo: President Kabila Signs Exit Deal
After weeks of negotiations, Congo’s ruling party signed a deal with opposition leaders that aims to end 15-year-rule of President Joseph Kabila. President Joseph Kabila of DR Congo ready to leave......
View Article2017: NAWOJ Wants More Focus on Women
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called on government at all levels to pay more attention to the plight of women. President of NAWOJ, Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole In a new year... [[...
View ArticleHollywood Now Hollyweed
The famed Hollywood sign high in the hills over Los Angeles got a little higher on Sunday, when someone altered two of its letters to make it read “Hollyweed.” A prankster at work: Hollywood sign... [[...
View ArticleDeforestation and Climate Changes: A Major Impact to the World
The planet was once protected with ancient forests; it has been a shelter to almost 50% of all the animals and plants confined in lands. Also, the worldwide population depends on them for survival.......
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