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EU confirms Christine Lagarde as next ECB president
European Union (EU) leaders have confirmed the appointment of France’s Christine Lagarde as the next head of the European Central Bank, thus removing the final hurdle between her and the powerful post.
Nobel Committee member defends Peter Handke pick
A member of the committee which selects the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature defended Friday the controversial decision to give the award to Austrian author Peter Handke.
LASEMA warns against obstructing waterway
Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has warned residents to stop building structures on waterways.
Bayelsa guber: PDP dares APC candidate to debate
Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State on Thursday said its candidate in the November 16 election, Senator Douye Diri, is ready to face the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Chief David Lyon, in a debate.
USAID team tours Sokoto water board facilities
The United States Agency For International Development (USAID) has pledged to sustain its support to the Sokoto State Government for the supply of safe water to the people of the State.
Man drops lawsuit claiming Apple turned him gay
A Russian man who filed a lawsuit against Apple after claiming an iPhone app turned him gay has withdrawn his complaint due to privacy fears, his lawyer said, Thursday.
Super Eagles coach to inter mum next week
Mother of Super Eagles head coach Madam Elisabeth Rohr will be laid to rest next week in France.
President Buhari approves new aides appointed for wife
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the following aides to the First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Experts attribute inflation rate rise to border closure
Financial experts on Wednesday attributed rise in inflation rate for the month of September to border closure and the new minimum wage.
Tacha bags another endorsement deal
House of Lunettes is a fashion house that provides a platform for young individuals with great aspirations to thrive and become a positive force to reckon with in the fashion space.
Philippe Coutinho ‘has no future at Barcelona’
Philippe Coutinho reportedly has no future at Barcelona despite impressing for Bayern Munich in the early stages of the 2019-20 campaign.
Lionel Messi receives European Golden Shoe
Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi has been presented with the European Golden Shoe after ending the 2018-19 season as the leading marksman on the continent.
Biafra Zionists vow to launch new currency
The Biafra Zionists Federation, BZF, has disclosed plans to launch new currency as part of their push for a Republic of Biafra.
NLC: We didn’t issue any strike notice
Responding to the development, Acting Head of Service, Folashade Yemi, said: “We have had a very peaceful engagement. But we discovered that there are some grey areas that need to be ironed out. By the grace of God, tomorrow, discussions will continue and we believe that we will be able to get everything resolved.”
Kano governor promises justice for kidnapped kids
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has promised to ensure that justice is done for the nine children and victims of kidnapping from the state.
Police kill another ‘kidnap kingpin’ in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has announced killing of a suspected notorious criminal who specializes in kidnapping and terrorizing commuters along the Port Harcourt-Owerri road.
Kurds launches counter-attack on Turkish troops
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have taken back full control of a key border town in north-east Syria after launching an overnight attack on Turkish troops and their rebel allies.
Brexit deal ‘still very possible’ – minister
Britain’s Brexit Minister Stephen Barclay said Tuesday that a divorce deal with the EU was “still very possible” as the two sides pursue intense negotiations ahead of a summit this week.
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Don’t associate Christ with criminality – CAN warns MURIC
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) to desist from associating criminality with Christ.
Court suspends NNPC ongoing job recruitment
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the suspension of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) ongoing job recruitment pending determination of a suit filed by one Mr Pelumi Olajengbesi.
Police disperse Shi’ites’ procession with gunshots
The police on Friday dispersed a procession of Islamic Movement in Nigeria members around Wuse Market in Abuja.
Enugu CP directs orderly-room trial of sergeant
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Ahmed Abdurrahman, has directed that Sgt. Ebuka Okonkwo face orderly-room trial for alleged involvement in corrupt practices in the discharge of his duty.
EFCC arraigns ECOWAS secretariat staff for N587.7 million fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, October 18, 2019, arraigned one Muhammad Dangana before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja on a 15-count charge, bordering on criminal diversion of funds, misappropriation and money laundering to the tune of over N587.700million.
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Anthony Joshua’s birthday party gatecrashed by drug testers
His manager, Freddie Cunningham, shared footage on social media of the former heavyweight champion preparing to tuck into a huge chocolate cake.
West Ham star Declan Rice dismisses Manchester United links
Declan Rice has dismissed speculation he could leave West Ham for Manchester United as "all talk until something happens".
Troops rescue four more abducted students in Kaduna
Troops of Operation Thunder Strike have rescued the remaining four students of Government Day Secondary School Gwagwada in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, who were abducted on their way to school on Oct. 10.
SON commences market surveillance in Gombe
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has commenced market surveillance in Gombe and its environs to ensure that products, especially wires and cables, sold to the public meet standard.
Nigerian Navy nabs four suspected rice smugglers in Akwa Ibom
The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka, Mbo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom has nabbed four suspected smugglers in connection with the smuggling of 220 bags of 50kg rice.