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Blessing Oborududu excited with Bronze medal capture at ranking series
Africa and Commonwealth games Wrestling champion in the 68Kg category Blessing Oborududu has expressed delight after picking Bronze at the Rome Wrestling ranking series tournament in Italy to open the year 2020 on a positive note.
First arrest puts marital rape in spotlight in Eswatini
The southern African kingdom of Eswatini is ramping up rights for married women, enforcing the charge of rape against offending husbands — a taboo in conservative Swati society.
Foreign minister, diplomatic corps members meet in Abuja
In his opening address at the event held in Abuja, the minister thanked the envoys for their contribution towards meeting the humanitarian and security challenges in Nigeria.
Ethiopia elections body sets August 16 as tentative date for 2020 polls
The National Elections Board of Ethiopia, NEBE, has announced a tentative date for national elections. The outfit proposed that polls should be held August 16, 2020.
Dolapo Osinbajo: Nigerian women marginalised
The Wife of the Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, has bemoaned the marginalisation of women in the country. She said that for the country to make substantial progress, the role of the women must be appreciated.
Africa hamstrung by deadly flood of fake medicine
After he was struck down by malaria and typhoid, Togolese tailor Ayawo Hievi thought he was set to recover when he started taking drugs prescribed by his doctor.
New finance law will have ‘significant’ impact on businesses in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday signed into law the Finance Bill 2019 (now Finance Act), which among other objectives, seeks to increase government revenue while supporting struggling small businesses in Africa’s largest economy.
Aliko Dangote: Why I’m not buying Arsenal now
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has given some insights into why he is yet to meet his words with actions regarding his widely reported planned takeover of Premier League club, Arsenal.
Federal government tackles states over outrageous telecoms right of way charges
The Federal Government has frowned over the disregard of agreed Right of Way charges by some states and increased their own charges by over 1000 per cent.
Former Enyimba coach reveals why Nigerian clubs are struggling in Africa
Former Enyimba chief coach Kadiri Ikhana has revealed the causes of NPFL Clubs dismal display on the continent of Africa in a chat with newsmen.
Super Falcons star Rita Chikwelu ready for new challenge in Spain
Super Falcons midfielder Rita Chikwelu is looking forward to a new challenge in Spain after linking up with Liga Iberdola side Madrid CFF.
Three Nigerians emerge winners of Russia nuclear research in Africa
Russia’s state-run nuclear energy corporation, ROSATOM, says it has acquainted three Nigerian youths with its leading institutions for nuclear research.
VP Osinbajo: Why we are building cancer treatment centre in Kano
The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has on Monday while laying the foundation of the first state-owned Cancer Centre at the Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital in Kano State said the country contributes 15 per cent death from cancer disease in West Africa.
VP Osinbajo unites Governor Ganduje, Emir Sanusi in Kano — video
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday brought Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano and the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II together when he visited the palace of the Emir.
Ex-Sony Music boss promises to develop Nigeria’s digital music
Mr Michael Ugwu, former General Manager, Sony Music West Africa, has promised that the scope of opportunities of digital music in Nigeria will be developed to boost the industry.
Bimbo Daramola: Society must take ownership of end xenophobia crusade
The convener of One United Africa Initiative, Hon. Bimbo Daramola, has warned that unless and until the society takes ownership of the end black on black violence campaign, the continent would not be safe for all.
China set to strengthen cooperation with Zimbabwe
China's foreign minister Wang Yi on Sunday pledged to strengthen cooperation with Zimbabwe despite a spat over bilateral aid figures in November.
Chijioke Odum: Why Nigeria topped Bitcoin Google search in 2019
Indications have emerged that Nigeria is tilting towards this digital way of asset and money exchange as evident in the Google summation that Nigeria leads other African countries in the Google search engine on bitcoin in 2019
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Kaduna sets up committee to collate data on Almajiris
The Kaduna State Government said it has set-up a committee to collate data on the Almajiri population in the state.
VAR: Premier League referees set to use pitchside monitors
Premier League referees have been told to start using pitchside monitors for decisions where it is felt they should have the final say.
Court reaffirms Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s sack over forged NECO certificate
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, on Friday, reaffirmed its earlier order sacking Ifeanyi Ubah of the Young People’s Party (YPP) as the senator representing Anambra South.
DMO: Nigeria public debt stands at N26.2 trillion
The Debt Management Office (DMO) says the total public debt as at September 2019 stood at N26.215 trillion.
Victor Osimhen ‘happy’ to stay at Lille despite transfer interest from Liverpool
Lille forward Victor Osimhen has said that he is happy at the club, despite interest from Premier League giants Liverpool.
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Defections: Governor Abiodun to receive ADC, PDP bigwigs
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun will on Tuesday receive leading politicians from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) into the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Expert: Late presentation, dearth of facilities affect cancer management
Dr Abia Nzelu, the Executive Secretary, Mass Medical Mission (MMM), a non-profit organisation, identified late presentation and the lack of medical facilities as major challenges facing the management of cervical and ovarian cancer in the country.
Supreme Court ruling: Emeka Ihedioha will overcome setback – Atiku Abubakar
The 2019 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday urged aggrieved members of the party in Imo State not to despair over the nullification of the electoral victory of the PDP 2019 governorship candidate in Imo, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, by the Supreme Court.
Landlord in court for locking tenant out of apartment
A 37-year old house owner, Lawal Wasiu on Friday appeared in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court for allegedly locking the gate against his tenant and denying him access to his apartment.
VP Osinbajo rallies support for Ooni’s Cup
Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has eulogised the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), for his efforts to alleviate poverty and empower the youth across the nation especially in the area of sports.