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Norway’s football clubs to decide whether to boycott World Cup
Norway's football community will on Sunday decide whether to boycott next year's World Cup in Qatar.
Death threats: Nothing must happen to EFCC chairman – HURIWA
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, on Wednesday, urged security agencies to provide adequate cover for the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, against “any sort of sinister violent plot” by corrupt politicians and businessmen in the country.
IMF advocates currency derisk to attract FDI into Africa
The international Monetary Fund (IMF) has stressed the need to address currency risk, exit risk as well as project risks which hinders foreign investments into Sub Saharan Africa.
Oil price exceeds $73 on improving demand outlook
The international price of crude oil continued its rise yesterday, extending three weeks of gains on the back of improving outlook for fuel demand as countries ramp up the lifting of travel restrictions, leading to tightening commodity supply.
Comrade Oshiomhole: Not completing my tenure as national chairman of APC no big deal
The immediate past governor of Edo state, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has said that it does not matter that he did not complete his tenure as national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Nigerian Army commander tasks journalists on peace-building
Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), Nigerian Army 7 Division Maiduguri, Brig Gen Abdulwahab Eyitayo has appealed to journalists to embrace peace-building in the coverage and reportage of the counter-insurgency operation and violence in the northeast.
Senator Ibezim clamours for additional state in South-East
The newly inaugurated Senator representing Imo North, Senator Frank Ibezim, has clamoured for an additional state to be created for the South-East region, to balance some political equations.
Gunmen kill 53 villagers in Zamfara
Armed cattle thieves have killed 53 people in northwest Nigeria's Zamfara state, police and local residents said Saturday, the latest violence to hit the restive region.
Senate hails NNPC’s drive towards profitability
The senate has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for its efforts towards attaining profitability and stamping out corruption from its system.
2023: Northern group asks APC to zone presidential ticket to south
As the nation inches towards the 2023 dateline for general election, a group in the northern part of the country has added its voice to the call for the presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to be zoned to the south.
Report: Nigerian government loses 50% vehicle import duty, levies to smugglers
The federal government is losing billions of naira in duties payable on imported vehicles as 50 per cent of such vehicles in Nigeria reportedly come in illegally through closed borders, it has been revealed.
Nigerian government asks judiciary, parliamentary staff to call off strike
The Federal Government has directed members of the striking Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) and the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) to “urgently” call off their over-two-month-old strike.
Mali’s coup leader Goïta sworn in as transitional president
Assimi Goita, the Malian colonel who ousted civilian President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane on May 24, has been sworn into office as the new interim president despite facing a diplomatic backlash over his second power grab in nine months.
Urban renewal campaign: Bayelsa government adopts use of traditional media
The Bayelsa Government says it has resorted to use of traditional media to persuade residents to embrace its ongoing urban renewal policy.
House member, group condemn renewed communal crisis in Ebonyi
Alike Ikwo Development Union in Ikwo local government area of Ebonyi State and the member representing Ikwo/Ezza South federal constituency, Hon Chinedu Ogah, have described as barbaric the killing and destruction of property in...
US envoy alleges Yemeni rebels not trying to reach cease-fire
The US special envoy for Yemen lashed out at the Houthi rebels, accusing them of failing to try to reach an urgently needed cease-fire in the war-wrecked nation.
CAS charges 1,100 recruits on protection of Nigeria’s territorial integrity
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, on Friday charged the 1,100 recruits of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) not to compromise in protecting and preserving the territorial integrity of the country.
Coronavirus stops Lagos from hosting African Athletics Championships
The 2021 edition of the African Athletics Championships will no longer be held in Lagos, Nigeria as earlier anticipated.
Senate president: Ethnic, religious bigots fueling Nigeria’s insecurity
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has lamented the recent wave of insecurity across the country. He said it has taken an alarming dimension with murders, kidnappings and wanton attacks on public property becoming daily events nationwide.
PDP to APC: We handed a united, stable Nigeria to President Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party has said it handed over a united and stable Nigeria to the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Mali suspended from African Union after second coup in nine months
The African Union announced it was suspending Mali with immediate effect and threatened the impoverished country with sanctions, after a second military coup in nine months.
China’s third-child policy boosts shares in toy, diaper makers
China’s announcement on Monday to allow married couples to have up to three children - from the previous limit of two - also sent brokerage analysts scrambling to recommend stocks, despite a widely-shared perception that the policy shift won’t have a sudden impact on the country’s declining birth rate.
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UEFA backs down over Manuel Neuer’s rainbow armband
UEFA has dropped its investigation of Manuel Neuer’s rainbow captain’s armband after declaring that the Germany skipper’s decision to wear it is a ‘team symbol of diversity’.
SSANU threatens strike over Nigerian government’s directives on workers of staff schools
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) has advised the Federal Government to withdraw the circular directing that workers of the Staff schools should not be captured in the 2022 budget.
Police arrest school proprietor for ‘sexually harassing’ 14-year-old
The police in Lagos have arrested one Emmanuel Madueke, the 62-year-old proprietor of Megland Comprehensive School, Lekki, for allegedly sexually assaulting and harassing a 14-year-old student of his school.
French far right irked by election results, southern region in play
France's far right performed worse than predicted in Sunday's regional elections, exit polls showed, leaving victory in the southern battleground of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and a platform for the 2022 presidential election in the balance.
Somali Army kills 24 al-Shabab militants
Somali National Army (SNA) said its forces killed 24 al-Shabab terrorists after a foiled terror attack on its military base in the southern town of Diinsoor on Saturday night.
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Joe Bidens announce death of ‘first dog’ Champ
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Saturday announced the passing of their German shepherd Champ, who they called a "constant, cherished companion" for 13 years.
Vincent Onovo confirms Goztepe interest
Onovo, who is based in Hungary, was handed a call-up by Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr as the replacement for injured William Troost-Ekong ahead of Super Eagles’ second friendly match against Cameroon a week ago.
Nigerian Army: Troops not on vengeance mission in Abia
The Nigerian Army’s high command has dispelled speculations that the army was on a revenge mission following the alleged killing of a soldier.
JAMB delists 25 CBT centres, to reschedule UTME candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it has delisted 25 computer-based test centres from the list of more than 800 earlier scheduled to take part in the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) which kicked off nationwide on Saturday. The examination body said the action is to ensure strict adherence to regulatory standards amongst its partners.
EFCC to file 800 new corruption cases in court
The chairman of the commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, said this Thursday as part of the weekly briefing by Heads of MDAs to give an update on their performance in office. He addressed State House reporters in Abuja.