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2019: EU, US, UK, others seek transparent, peaceful Nigerian elections
The European Union, United States, United Kingdom and other foreign governments on Sunday demanded a process that would herald free, fair, transparent and peaceful elections as political parties flagged off political campaigns ahead of the 2019 polls.
British premier bids to win over the public in Brexit deal battle
British Prime Minister Theresa May faced the public on Friday to defend her Brexit deal as she battles to salvage the agreement and her own political future.
Brexit: Theresa May fights for survival
British Prime Minister Theresa May battled Friday to salvage a draft Brexit deal and her own political future.
AS Roma donate €150k to help fund medical costs for injured Liverpool fan Sean...
AS Roma and club president Jim Pallotta have made a combined donation of €150,000 to a trust fund set up to help the family of Liverpool fan Sean Cox with his medical and rehabilitation costs.
UN spends $70 million on humanitarian assistance in North-East
The United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (COHA) has spent 70 million dollars in providing humanitarian assistance in the north-eastern states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe.
Southampton sensation Michael Obafemi snubs Nigeria, opts for Ireland
NFF through the Second Vice Chairman has revealed the disappointment of the body in Nigeria over the decision of Southampton forward Michael Obafemi who has picked Ireland ahead of Nigeria.
Mark Zuckerberg rejects invite from international committee to give evidence on fake news
Mark Zuckerberg has turned down another yet another request to answer questions from politicians outside of the United States.
Gareth Bale boosts Wales Nations League promotion hopes
Real Madrid star Gareth Bale is back in the Wales squad for a crucial Nations League group clash with Denmark after missing last month’s international matches.
Brexit: Britain, EU strike financial services deal – report
London and Brussels have agreed a preliminary deal that would see British financial services retain access to European Union markets after Brexit, The Times newspaper reported Thursday.
FAO distributes fertilizers, seeds to 790,000 displaced farmers
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has distributed fertilizers and seeds to 790,000 farmers to accelerate crop production.
Ireland re-elects 77-year old Michael Higgins as president
The 77-year old received 55.8 percent of the vote in Friday's election, winning in every constituency, news agencies reported on Saturday.
Anti-Brexit protesters gather to demand second referendum
Anti-Brexit protesters are gathering in London to call for a second referendum on Britain's departure from the bloc, less than six months before the divorce from the European Union becomes a reality.
Roma fan cleared of Anfield attack on Liverpool supporter
Roma supporter Filippo Lombardi has been found not guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm on a Liverpool fan.
Babatunde Fowler urges developing countries to grow VAT, digital economy earnings
Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Mr. Babatunde Fowler, has advised developing countries to grow Value Added Tax (VAT) and tax revenue from the digital economy to lessen dependence on revenue from natural resources.
UNCTAD: Egypt remains Africa’s largest recipient of FDI
The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) says Egypt remains the top destination of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa.
Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon vows to reject Theresa May’s Brexit deal
Scotland's pro-independence leader vowed on Monday to vote against any Brexit agreement that fails to preserve much closer EU-UK ties than currently under discussion.
Aaron Ramsey drops out of Wales squad for ‘family reasons’
Aaron Ramsey has withdrawn from the Wales squad to face Republic of Ireland due to "family reasons".
Roma’s Edin Dzeko keen to return to the Premier League
The ex-Manchester City star was on the verge of joining Chelsea in a double-deal with Emerson Palmieri in January but the deal collapsed late on and the Blues signed Olivier Giroud instead.
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Rotary donates borehole to Sokoto community
Rotary Club International has donated a solar powered Borehole to a community, Manna Baba in Sokoto south Local Government area of the state.
Adams Oshiomhole, APC governors in Aso Rock as Muhammadu Buhari’s reelection campaign kicks off
Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and over 10 governors of the ruling party are currently at the presidential villa in Abuja where President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to showcase his achievements and unveil his plans if reelected.
Report: NDIC pays N1.45bn to 34 closed DMBs in 2017
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), said it paid N1.45 billion to 16, 324 depositors of 34 closed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in 2017.
Gernot Rohr accomplishes ‘second target’ after Afcon qualification
Gernot Rohr was able to stamp 'mission accomplished' on the second chapter of his managerial reign as Nigeria qualified for their first Africa Cup of Nations since winning the tournament in 2013.
Super Eagles arrive Asaba from South Africa
Super Eagles players landed in Asaba, Delta state, at 11:14am on Sunday after picking the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations ticket in the qualifying match against Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
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Court dismisses suit against Ajaokuta local council
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Thursday dismissed a suit filed by a former staff, Stephen Onwujekwe, against Ajaokuta Local Government Area Council for failure of the claimant to file the suit within the three months stipulated period.
Abdulfatah Ahmed: Kwara by-election was contest between PDP and security agents
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has described Saturday’s House of Representatives by-election into Ekiti, Isin, Irepodun and Oke-Ero Federal Constituency as a contest between the Peoples Democratic Party and security agents rather than among political parties, even as he expressed confidence of the party’s victory.
N5.7 billion fraud: Ex-aide boss testifies against Ibrahim Shema
Nasiru Ingawa, Special Adviser to ex-Governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State on SURE-P, on Tuesday told a Federal High Court in Katsina how Shema allegedly directed him to use about N5.7 billion state SURE-P funds for politics during his tenure.
Recep Erdogan: We are ‘patiently’ awaiting Saudi Crown Prince’s response on Jamal Khashoggi
Turkey says it is “patiently waiting’’ Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, to reveal details on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi in the country’s consulate in Istanbul.
INEC: 2019 presidential, NASS campaigns begin Sunday
The Independent National Electoral Commission will on Sunday lift ban on campaign for 2019 presidential and National Assembly elections slated for February 16, 2019