![Gas flares from an oil production platform at the Soroush oil fields in the Gulf, south of the capital Tehran [Raheb Homavandi-Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/22194601-218x150.jpg "Iran denounces ‘illegal’ US sanctions as oil waivers end")
![Sri Lankan soldiers secure the area around St Anthony's Shrine after the blast. [Eranga Jayawardena-AP Photo]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/21080818-218x150.jpg "In Pictures: Multiple bombings hit Sri Lanka churches, hotels on Easter")
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Yaya Toure not contemplating retirement
Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure has no immediate plans to retire from football and has not ruled out playing in the Middle East, United States or Asia.
10 million Euros for new malaria drug
The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) has given a grant of €10 million over five years to “WANECAM 2” to conclude production of new malaria drug.
Ecobank raises $450 million from Eurobond
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) in Lomé, which is the parent company of the Ecobank Group, has successfully raised $450 million in its debut Eurobond which was oversubscribed.
Three in court for impersonating King Sunny Ade to defraud public
The police on Wednesday arraigned three persons in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly using the name of Afro-Juju icon, Sunday Adegeyi (aka King Sunny Ade KSA) to swindle members of the public to the tune of N3.1million
Tottenham’s Son Heung-min donates £100,000 to South Korean fire victims
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min has donated around £100,000 to the victims of a deadly blaze in South Korea.
![A pangolin looks for food on a private property in South Africa last month. The endangered creature is said to be the most trafficked mammal in the world. [Themba Hadebe-AP Photo]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/11064743-324x235.jpg "Singapore busts reveal loss of 38,000 endangered pangolins")
Singapore busts reveal loss of 38,000 endangered pangolins
Singapore has seized nearly 26 tonnes of pangolin scales - the biggest ever recorded - in two separate operations over the past week, fuelling calls for improved protection for the endangered species.
Kazakhstan to hold early presidential election on June 9
Kazakhstan's interim president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called a snap presidential election on Tuesday, citing the need to eliminate political uncertainty in the oil-rich Central Asian nation.
President Buhari woos investors in Dubai
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with six different groups of investors at the sidelines of the Annual Investment Meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
No breakthrough expected in EU-China summit
Top EU leaders meet Chinese Premier Li Keqiang this week at a summit in Brussels, but their hopes of winning solid commitments on trade look set for disappointment.
Poacher killed by elephant, eaten by lions in South Africa
A suspected rhino poacher has been trampled on by an elephant then eaten by a pride of lions in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Protesters target London’s Dorchester Hotel over Brunei anti-gay laws
Dozens of anti-discrimination demonstrators massed on Saturday outside the Brunei-owned luxury Dorchester Hotel in London over the southeast Asian country’s adoption of harsh new sharia laws, including death for gay sex.
60 Nigerian students write Turkish universities’ scholarship exam
About 60 Nigerian students recently joined their counterparts across the world to write the March edition of Uluyos examination, the entrance examination into about 83 Turkish government-owned universities.
India earn top FIFA seat, eye 2026 World Cup
India set their sights on qualifying for the 2026 World Cup as Praful Patel became their first representative on the powerful FIFA Council on Saturday.
Malaysia in U-turn on war crimes court
Malaysia’s government did a U-turn Friday on its decision to join the International Criminal Court, the prime minister said, after a backlash from a powerful Islamic ruler and opposition politicians.
World stocks stall on trade jitters
European and Asian shares stepped back from eight-month highs on Thursday as investors took money off the table amid fresh concerns about U.S.-China trade talks and as dire data from Germany signaled trouble for Europe.
Jiji partners OLX on business acquisition
Jiji, Nigeria’s online marketplace, has partnered OLX to redirect OLX users in Nigeria to Jiji and to acquire its businesses in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, Mr Anton Volyansky, Chief Executive Officer of Jiji says.
IMF: ‘Precarious’ global rebound expected in late 2019
Global growth in 2019 should be even slower than previously expected but a “precarious” rebound later this year is likely, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.
![China already controls 25 variants of fentanyl, plus two precursors used to make the drug [Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/01085426-324x235.jpg "China set to regulate all fentanyl-related drugs")
China set to regulate all fentanyl-related drugs
China has announced that it would begin regulating all fentanyl-related drugs as a class of controlled substances, in a change officials in the United States had long advocated as a way to stem the flow of lethal opioids from the Asian nation.
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JAMB: Man registers UTME 64 times to ‘ghost-write’ for 64 candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says it has caught someone it described as a “notorious cheat” who had registered for the UTME 64 times, with the intention of writing the examination for 64 candidates.
Police foil pro-Dasuki protest in Sokoto
Police have foiled a planned procession to demand the release of former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) in Sokoto state.
Any move by Iran to close Strait of Hormuz unacceptable – US official
Any move by Iran to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz in response to the United States ending oil waivers for purchases of Iranian oil would be unjustified and unacceptable, a senior administration official said on Monday.
![Gas flares from an oil production platform at the Soroush oil fields in the Gulf, south of the capital Tehran [Raheb Homavandi-Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/22194601-150x150.jpg "Iran denounces ‘illegal’ US sanctions as oil waivers end")
Iran denounces ‘illegal’ US sanctions as oil waivers end
Iran denounced US sanctions on its oil sector as "illegal" on Monday after the United States announced it will no longer grant sanctions exemptions to Iran's oil customers.
Court to hear alleged N2.8 million fraud case against Nnewi United chairman
The Federal High Court sitting in Awka will on May 30, 2019, begin hearing on the case of obtaining by false pretence involving the manager of Nnewi United football club of Nnewi, Mr. Olisa Onuchukwu.
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Lagos government owes Legion over 4 months salary arrears
Badagry Chapter of the Nigerian Legion has appealed to the Lagos State Government to immediately pay four months of salary arrears being owed its members.
Presidency: Death sentence on 8 Nigerians by UAE unfortunate
The senior special assistant to the president on foreign affairs and diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has described the death sentence passed on eight Nigerians in the United Arab Emirate (UAE) as unfortunate.
Cristiano Ronaldo not enough as Juventus crash out to Ajax young guns
Even Cristiano Ronaldo was not enough for Juventus to end their 23-year wait for the European title as they crashed out in the Champions League quarter-finals for a second consecutive year.
Auditor-General laments poor implementation of audit reports
The Auditor-General of the Federation, Anthony Ayine, says the continued poor implementation of recommendations in the auditor-general’s inspections and annual reports remains a huge clog in the efforts to rid the country’s public sector of corruption.
Gernot Rohr closes door on new players for AFCON
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has insisted he will not bring in new players for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt.