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Jean-Yves Le Drian: France not in possession of Jamal Khashoggi tapes
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Monday said that France was not in possession of recordings related to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Clashes reach residential streets in Yemen’s Hodeida
Fighting for control of Yemen's rebel-held city of Hodeida reached residential streets on Sunday, as the Huthi insurgents mounted fierce resistance to government troops backed by Saudi Arabia, military sources said.
Emmanuel Macron hosts Donald Trump amid row over European defence
US President Donald Trump met French President Emmanuel Macron for talks in Paris on Saturday ahead of a weekend of World War 1 commemorations that risk being overshadowed by a row over Macron's calls for a European army, which Trump has branded "insulting".
Donald Trump in Paris slams Emmanuel Macron’s ‘insulting’ EU army proposals
US President Donald Trump set a combative tone for a World War I commemorative visit to Paris on Saturday when he blasted calls by French President Emmanuel Macron for a European army to defend against threats from powers including the US.
History, modern-day tensions to mix at Paris WWI commemorations
World leaders will put on a show of unity this weekend as they commemorate 100 years since the end of World War I, but modern-day tensions will be bubbling under the surface at the remembrances in Paris.
US now world’s biggest crude oil producer
The United States is now the world’s biggest crude oil producer, pushing Russia and Saudi Arabia to the back seat.
Iran: Oil prices will rise due to U.S. sanctions
The Iranian government has warned U.S. sanctions on the country’s oil sector would lead to “painful months” for consumers worldwide as oil prices rise, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh said on Thursday.
OPEC: Return to oil production cuts likely in 2019
A return to oil production cuts by Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies in 2019 cannot be ruled out, a senior OPEC source said on Wednesday to avert a possible supply glut that could weigh on prices.
Oil price rises to $73 a barrel
Oil rebounded to $73 a barrel on Wednesday after falling to its lowest since August, supported by a report that Russia and Saudi Arabia are discussing oil output cuts in 2019.
Turkey: It’s dangerous to isolate Iran
Turkey foreign minister on Tuesday criticised the U.S. renewal of sanctions on Iran’s oil and shipping industries, saying it was dangerous to isolate Iran and unfair to punish its people, local media reported.
Naira appreciates against dollar at investors’ window
The Naira on Monday gained 10 kobo to exchange at N363.64 to the dollar at the investors’ window, stronger than N363.74 posted on Friday.
US warns Russia, China, Iran to stay off mid-term elections
The U.S. has warned against foreign interference in its mid-term elections, particularly from Russia, China and Iran.
Group petitions US to intervene over Shiites violent protests
A non governmental group – Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) – has sought the intervention of the United States of America (USA) into the deadly clashes between members of Shiite group, Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), and Nigerian security agencies.
Asian stocks sink as risk sentiment sours
Asian stocks sank on Monday as fears of faster rate hikes in the United States and uncertainty around the Sino-U.S. trade war deterred investment in riskier assets.
Israel thanks Donald Trump as Iran sanctions take effect
Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman welcomed US sanctions that took effect Monday targeting Iran’s oil and financial sectors, calling it a “critical” blow to Tehran’s actions in the region.
US unleashes ‘toughest ever’ sanctions on Iran
The United States unleashed its “toughest ever” sanctions against Iran on Monday, a move that has already sparked mass protests in the oil-rich nation.
Hassan Rouhani: Iran will ‘proudly’ break US sanctions by selling oil
Iran's president has said his country will "proudly bypass sanctions" imposed by Donald Trump by selling oil.
China’s Xi Jinping promises lower tariffs, market access at Shanghai Expo
China will lower import tariffs and continue to broaden market access, President Xi Jinping pledged on Monday at the opening of a symbolic week-long trade expo in Shanghai.
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Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge charged with breaching FA betting rules
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of the Football Association's betting rules, the English governing body announced Monday.
David Umahi warns employers over rejection of corps members
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, on Monday, warned employers of labour over rejection of corps members posted to their organisations by the management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the state.
Police nab four suspected robbers in Abuja
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says it has arrested four suspected robbers in Abuja.
Abdulfatah Ahmed alleges APC importing unknown persons to disrupt Kwara by-election
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has assured the people of the state, especially residents of Irepodun, Oke Ero, Isin and Ekiti Federal Constituency of their safety and security during next Saturday’s House of Representatives by-election.
Teleology takes over 9Mobile
Teleology has formally taken over control of Nigeria’s troubled telecommunication company, 9mobile, by appointing a new board of directors, headed by 54 year-old Nasiru Ado Bayero.
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Minimum wage: Muhammadu Buhari’s government not reliable – Atiku Abubakar
Following the denial by the presidency to pay the N30,000 minimum wage, the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, yesterday came down hard on President Muhammadu Buhari’s government, saying a government that is not reliable, nothing else about it can be stable.
Ibikunle Amosun: I won’t hide under a finger to fight Adams Oshiomhole
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State on Thursday took his battle with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he met President Muhammadu Buhari.
Two inmates found dead inside US cells
Andrew Urdiales, 54, and Virendra Govin, 51, were found unresponsive at the San Quentin State Prison on Friday and Sunday, respectively.
Madagascar goes to the polls to pick next president
Madagascar votes on Wednesday for a new president in unprecedented polls in which the three front-runners are former heads of state facing-off amid efforts to defuse a political crisis.
103 Civilian-JTF members join Nigerian Army
A total of 103 former members of the youth vigilante force, Civilian JTF, who supported the military to fight Boko Haram in Borno State, have been recruited into the Nigerian army.