DPR Discovers 50 Illegal Filling Stations in Akwa Ibom
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Eket office says it had discovered 50 illegal filling stations in the state. DPR discovers 50 illegal filling stations in Akwa IbomMr Tamunoiminabo... [[...
View ArticleJack Ma, China’s Richest Man Confirmed Communist
Jack Ma, founder of Chinese tech giant Alibaba, is among the world’s richest people but he has now emerged as a member of another club: China’s 89-million-strong Communist Party. Alibaba founder...
View ArticleTwo Key Witnesses Die After Giving Evidence Against Nyako
Two vital prosecution witnesses who gave evidence in the trial of former Adamawa Governor Murtala Nyako have died mysteriously. Ex-Governor Murtala NyakoAdekunle Odofin, a detective with the...
View ArticleG20 Summit: Trump to Hold Meeting With China, Russia, Others
U.S. President Donald Trump will have bilateral meetings with the leaders of Argentina, Russia, Japan and Germany when he and the American delegation go to Argentina for the Group of 20 summit later......
View ArticleReps Probe Killing of 44 Soldiers
The report of the killing of some 44 soldiers by insurgents at Metele village in Guzamala local government in Borno has continued to generate interest as the House of Representatives decided to...
View ArticleMay Defends Brexit After Trump Cast Doubt on UK, U.S. Trade
US President Donald Trump says earlier this week that the Brexit deal pushed by UK Prime Minister Theresa May was great for the European Union, but it could hurt trade between Washington and... [[ This...
View ArticleNorth American Free Trade Deal Soon
The new North American Free Trade Agreement, which binds Canada, the United States and Mexico, will be signed on the margins of the G20 summit in Buenos Aires this weekend. Donald Trump moves for... [[...
View ArticleSheikh Ahmad Steps Aside From Olympic Duties Over Forgery Allegations
Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah, one of the most influential figures in international sport on Wednesday officially stepped down from a powerful Olympic body as he fights forgery charges in... [[ This...
View ArticleTroops Repel Boko Haram Attack in Kukawa
The Nigerian Army said its troops repelled Boko Haram insurgents’ attack in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno. Nigerian troops fighting Boko Haram in BornoThe army said on its Twitter handle...
View Article3,000 Girls to Undergo Genital Cutting in Finland — Research
The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has revealed that there are 3,000 girls living in Finland who are likely to undergo genital cutting. 3,000 girls to undergo female genital cutting......
View ArticleFemale Circumcision’s Legal in Russia — Best Clinic
A Moscow clinic which says it performs female genital cutting came under fire as campaigners called for it to be prosecuted for carrying out the harmful practice. Female circumcision not a crime in......
View ArticleAkwa Ibom Under Siege — Governor Emmanuel
Governor Udom Emmanuel claimed today Akwa Ibom State was under siege, following the plenary session by some members of the House of Assembly said to have been sacked by their colleagues, who are... [[...
View ArticleBayelsa Police Dismiss Killer of Undergrad Nikadae
The Bayelsa Police Command in south-south region of Nigeria on Wednesday said it has dismissed a Police Sergeant who shot and killed a 20 year-old undergraduate, Tariela Nikadae, on Nov. 23. Austin......
View ArticleBusinessman Lands in Trouble For Providing False Information
A businessman, Rashid Huthman, who the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused of providing false information to an official of the commission has appeared in an Ikeja Special... [[...
View ArticleMaritime Workers Union Threatens Showdown With Shippers Association
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) is set for a showdown with shipping line agencies in the country in a bid to review member’s conditions of service. Maritime transportThe union’s... [[ This...
View ArticleTwo Ex-leaders Set For Madagascar’s Run-off in December, Incumbent Thrashed
A former president of Madagascar and the man who overthrew him in a coup will compete to become the island state’s next leader in December, after coming top in a first-round vote that knocked out...
View ArticlePolice Open Recruitment of Constables
The Nigeria Police Force has invited qualified Nigerians who are less than 25 years of age for enlistment as constables. The Police spokesman, Jimoh MoshoodThe spokesman of the Force, Mr. Jimoh... [[...
View ArticleSecurity: Buhari Leaves For N’Djamena
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday left Abuja for N’Djamena, Chad to attend the meeting of regional leaders on the menace of Boko Haram. Buhari with army chiefs in MaiduguriThe President, who... [[...
View ArticleUrhobo Gets Microfinance Bank
Mr Moses Taiga, the President-General (PG) of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), says the proposed Urhobo Microfinance Bank (MFB) will start operation in the second quarter of 2019. Urhobo leaders eager...
View ArticleFIFA Rankings: Nigeria Now 4th in Africa, Retains 44th in the World
Nigeria is now placed 4th in Africa and retains its 44th spot in the world with 1427 points as against October’s 1431 points in the FIFA/Coca Cola Rankings on released on Thursday. Tunisia that led......
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