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Osita Okechukwu, the director general of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), has saluted Ibrahim Babangida, former military president, for vindicating disciples of President Muhammadu Buhari on his laudable achievements since assumption of office in May 2015.
Miss Philippines Catriona Gray crowned 2018 Miss Universe
Miss Philippines was crowned Miss Universe on Monday in Bangkok after a trailblazing ceremony praised for featuring its first transgender candidate but marred by gaffes about the English-speaking ability of two Asian contestants.
Anthony Joshua: Why I rejected $50 million offer to fight Wilder at Wembley
Anthony Joshua has explained why he and Deontay Wilder did not fight this summer at Wembley Stadium.
Esperance coach Mouine Chaabani slams players after Fifa Club World Cup defeat to Al...
Esperance coach Mouine Chaabani has slammed his players following the 3-0 defeat to United Arab Emirates champions Al Ain on Saturday.
AATF: Africa Sub-regions lack knowledge of GMOs
African Agricultural Technology Foundations (AATF) on Sunday expressed displeasure over lack of knowledge of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) among the African Sub-region farmers.
Russia: US ignoring attempts to discuss nuclear disagreements
Russia wants to sit down with Pentagon officials for “open and specific” talks on alleged violations of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday.
Charly Boy reveals why he finally married partner after 40 years together
Charles Oputa, a musician and activist better known as Charly Boy, has married his American partner, Diane, after 40 years together.
Twenty-eight people injured in Lisbon tram crash
Twenty-eight people were injured when a tram derailed and overturned in Lisbon.
Texas judge rules Obamacare illegal
A U.S. federal judge in Texas ruled Friday that the health care law known as Obamacare is unconstitutional — a ruling that excited President Donald Trump, but which opposition Democrats vowed to appeal.
Apple to roll out new Snoopy and Peanuts cartoon series
Apple will produce a new animated series starring Snoopy and the Peanuts gang, created by the late American cartoonist Charles Schulz, for its video platform, a source close to the deal said Friday, confirming press reports.
John Bolton: US to counter China, Russia influence in Africa
U.S. National Security Adviser, John Bolton, has said his country plans to counter the rapidly expanding economic and political influence of China and Russia in Africa.
Beyonce, Hillary Clinton attend wedding of India’s richest daughter
Topping anything in hit film “Crazy Rich Asians”, the only daughter of India’s richest man ties the knot Wednesday after days of lavish celebrations that included a Beyonce concert in a lakeside palace.
US returns Church bells taken from Philippines 117 years ago
After 117 years, the U.S. returned the three original church bells taken by American soldiers as war booty during the Philippine-American war in 1901.
Barcelona backtracks on next month’s La Liga Miami match
La Liga’s plans to stage a match in the US next month have been derailed after Barcelona, who were scheduled to play Girona in Miami, withdrew their support for the game on Monday following a board meeting.
Sundar Pichai: Google has ‘checks and balances’ against political bias
Google chief executive Sundar Pichai said Monday that the internet giant steers clear of “political bias,” arguing that this is a core principle of its business to maintain the trust of users.
Ex-Gambian President Yahya Jammeh blocked from entering US
The US State Department has barred former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh and members of his immediate family from entry into the United States.
France tells Donald Trump to stop meddling in its affairs
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian asks Donald Trump to stop meddling in French affairs after the US President criticised France in two tweets following riots in Paris
Donald Trump to face impeachment, jail time over hush money
US President Donald Trump could face impeachment and jail time if hush money payments reported by his former lawyer are proven to be campaign finance violations, Democratic lawmakers say
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Osita Okechukwu: Ibrahim Babangida has vindicated Muhammadu Buhari’s supporters
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Mauricio Pochettino: I want to kill racism
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Taliban to meet US officials in UAE – spokesperson
The Taliban have said they are holding a meeting on Monday with US officials, in the latest attempt to bring a negotiated end to Afghanistan's 17-year war.
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UK government slammed for u-turn on golden visa suspension
The UK Home Office’s decision to backtrack on the suspension of the Tier 1 Investor Visas, also known as golden visas, for new applicants is “no way to run an immigration policy”, according to the head of immigration at law firm Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth.
INEC tasks traditional, religious leaders on PVCs collection
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged traditional and religious leaders to assist the commission in appealing to their subjects to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
NIGCOMSAT expresses concern over inability to achieve 30% broadband penetration
Nigerian Communication Satellite Ltd has expressed concern over inability to achieve its earlier intended 30 per cent broadband penetration to ease internet access in the country.
Miyetti Allah: Our people are harassed, intimidated in Benue
Fulani socio-cultural association, the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore (MAKH), has asked the Federal Government and traditional rulers to prevail on the Benue State Government to halt, forthwith, the harassment, intimidation and forceful dispossession of source of livelihood of its members.
Aliyu Zubairu: I don’t need management’s target to perform at Wikki Tourist
Wikki Tourist coach Aliyu Zubairu says his desire to succeed will help him deliver at the Nigeria professional football league side and believes the management doesn’t have to set a target before him before he feels the pressure to deliver.