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US agency commends Nigeria’s economic policies

The National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria held a peaceful protest in Lagos on Tuesday to mark the 40th anniversary of the organisation.

NLC: Current security architecture has failed

Appeal Court reverses conviction of army general

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AIB: Late ex-Governor Danbaba Suntai not competent to fly crashed airplane

AD files petition to stop Jide Sanwo-Olu’s swearing-in

Liverpool’s German manager Jurgen Klopp applauds supporters on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Leicester City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on January 30, 2019. – The game finished 1-1. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) /

Jurgen Klopp: You’re never favourites against Barcelona

A sign that was damaged by fire is seen in a burnt forest near Boadella, at Emporda area in the Spanish province of Girona, July 24, 2012. Two big forest fires raging in the border area between France and northern Catalonia in Spain since Sunday have killed a fourth person, local authorities said on Monday, as strong winds hindered efforts to control the blaze. REUTERS/Albert Gea (SPAIN – Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

Forest fires blight Europe amid drought fears

Silverbird Group will soon unveil some young beautiful women with potential that will promote the image of Nigeria positively within and outside the country.

Silverbird Group set to hold 2019 edition of MBGN pageant

Four teenagers plead guilty to stealing phones

All Progressives Congress (APC) Nigeria

APC kicks as Bayelsa Assembly approves life pension for all lawmakers

business

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)

NNPC, NPDC to unveil LPG facilities in Edo to...

House of Reps to investigate CBN, banks, others over...

Iraq’s Oil Minister Thamer Ghadhban

Iraqi minister assures oil customers of production capacity

SEATTLE, WA – MARCH 22/ A Boeing 737 MAX 9 test plane is pictured at Boeing Field on March 22, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. 737 MAX airplanes have been ground by multiple aviation authorities after two two 737 MAX 8 airplanes crashed within five months of each other. Stephen Brashear/Getty Images/AFP

Boeing abandons 2019 outlook after 737 MAX groundings

Nigeria Railways

NRC: Federal government targets one train per hour

Japanese authorities have hit former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn with a fresh charge of aggravated breach of trust, the fourth formal indictment against the car sector tycoon.

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn hit with fresh corruption charge

Malaysian Airlines flight 370 - Aeroplane - Getty Images

Popular Nigerian movie director, Ifeanyi Onyeabor, has passes on.

Ibe Kachikwu: I lost 6kg when we tried to remove fuel...

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Minister: FEC, NEC to deliberate on tree felling in...

Bolaji Owasanoye: ICPC will support President Buhari in ridding Nigeria of corruption

AIB: Late ex-Governor Danbaba Suntai not competent to fly crashed airplane

Silverbird Group set to hold 2019 edition of MBGN pageant

Bayelsa government approves life pension for lawmakers

africa

A fallen tree is pictured on April 25, 2019 in Moroni after tropical storm Kenneth hit Comoros before heading to recently cyclone-ravaged Mozambique. – Cyclone Kenneth passed the Indian Ocean archipelago nation Comoros today but its effects, including high winds and heavy rains, were still being felt, the country’s Meteorological Office wrote on Facebook. (Photo by Ibrahim YOUSSOUF / AFP)

Mozambique braces for cyclone Kenneth

Coptic monks in Egypt sentenced to death for killing bishop

Top Sudan generals offer to quit as protests continue

Sudan protesters vow more action in demand for civilian government

Ghana eyes world record in medical drone service

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A sign that was damaged by fire is seen in a burnt forest near Boadella, at Emporda area in the Spanish province of Girona, July 24, 2012. Two big forest fires raging in the border area between France and northern Catalonia in Spain since Sunday have killed a fourth person, local authorities said on Monday, as strong winds hindered efforts to control the blaze. REUTERS/Albert Gea (SPAIN – Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

Forest fires blight Europe amid drought fears

Donald Trump questions Joe Biden’s intelligence to wage winning primary bid

Ministry: Iran will not let any country replace its oil in the market

India warned Sri Lanka after detaining IS suspects

Official: Gunmen kill polio vaccinator in Pakistan

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Manchester United’s Norwegian manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer applauds the fans following the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on April 24, 2019. – Manchester City won the match 2-0. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) /

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Manchester United can still qualify for...

Liverpool’s German manager Jurgen Klopp applauds supporters on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Leicester City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on January 30, 2019. – The game finished 1-1. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) /

Jurgen Klopp: You’re never favourites against Barcelona

Lionel Messi is not a leader, according to Diego Maradona, with the Barcelona and Argentina talisman accused of “going to the bathroom 20 times before a game”.

Jorge Sampaoli: Lionel Messi suffering as Argentina enjoys destroying...

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe celebrating after scoring against Nantes during the L1 football match on Dec 23, 2018. AFP

Jean-Pierre Papin: Kylian Mbappe is the real star at PSG, not...

Luciano Spalletti

Luciano Spalletti hails Inter’s Roma draw as ‘precious’

Juventus’ Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (R) and Juventus’ Italian forward Federico Bernardeschi, both with their head covered in foam, joke and celebrate after Juventus secured its 8th consecutive Italian 2018/19 “Scudetto” Serie A championships, after winning the Italian Serie A football match Juventus vs Fiorentina on April 20, 2019 at the Juventus stadium in Turin. (Photo by Isabella BONOTTO / AFP)

Cristiano Ronaldo the future but Juventus need more to conquer Europe

Manchester United are weighing up a summer move for PSG defender Thomas Meunier as they seek to upgrade their right-back options for next season.

Thomas Meunier: I’ve never hid Premier League desire

Cristiano Ronaldo has pledged his immediate future to Juventus in the wake of their eighth straight Serie A title.

Cristiano Ronaldo: I’ll be back at Juventus 1000%

art

Afropop sensation, Tosin Ajibade aka Mr Eazi had the crowd swaying to his debut performance at Coachella on Saturday night.

Mr Eazi delivers thrilling performance at Coachella

Burna Boy makes unforgettable Coachella debut

Queen Moremi musical coming in Easter

Nigerian poets honoured as Korea marks centenary of independence movement

Appeal Court strikes out motion setting aside gazette on approval of 48 Obas in Oyo

film

Toke Makinwa

Toke Makinwa: Why I never watch my own movies,...

Nollywood producers, distributors advised to shun films that debase societal values

Game of Thrones fans fired up for final season

Award winning filmmaker X-rays Lagosians in new film ‘Lagos: Sex, Lies and Traffic’

Three Nollywood films for screening in US

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Whitney Madueke

Nigeria’s Whitney Madueke joins ‘SephoraSquad’

Jordyn Woods opens up on bullying after Tristan Thompson-Kim Kardashian scandal

Nigerian brothers sue Jussie Smollett’s lawyers for defamation

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah joins stars at Time 100 Gala in New York

Comedian warns celebrities to desist from fake lifestyles

technology

Nintendo has denied reports that it’s planning to announce a new Nintendo Switch console at this year’s E3 in June, reports Bloomberg.

Nintendo denies rumors of a new Switch coming at...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says a total of 95.7 million SIM cards being used by subscribers were not properly registered.

NCC: Over 60 million mobile subscribers’ data verified

MTN ready for listing on Nigerian Stock Exchange

Sri Lanka social media shutdown raises fears on free expression

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says a total of 95.7 million SIM cards being used by subscribers were not properly registered.

NCC: Over 60 million mobile subscribers’ data verified

Alphabet Inc's Wing Aviation unit on Tuesday got the OK to start delivering goods by drone in Virginia later this year, making the sister unit of search engine Google the first company to get U.S. air carrier certification, the FAA said.

Google-linked firm wins US approval for drone deliveries

NCC restates how internet users can be protected from cybercrime

Nintendo has denied reports that it’s planning to announce a new Nintendo Switch console at this year’s E3 in June, reports Bloomberg.

Nintendo denies rumors of a new Switch coming at E3

opinion

On the making of a People’s Constitution

Corruption may end in Nigeria this year!

Nigeria will not survive the 2019 presidential election

The people’s revolt in Algeria and Sudan

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, who disclosed this when he addressed State House correspondents in Abuja on Sunday, said the order was part of measures to check banditry in the state.

We must assure Nigerians of their safety, security without excuses