March
Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury pump up volume ahead of December 1 bout
Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury were at it again on Wednesday, pushing and shoving and trading barbs as their three-city promotional tour for their heavyweight world title fight hit Los Angeles.
Joel Matip: Liverpool have made Anfield a fortress
Liverpool defender Joel Matip believes visiting teams should fear Anfield as it has now become a fortress for Jurgen Klopp's side.
British premier’s Brexit blueprint blasted by Boris Johnson
Johnson, who resigned as foreign secretary in July over May’s proposed future relationship between London and Brussels, launched a fierce broadside at the PM to kick off parliament’s return to business after its summer break.
South Africa to eradicate pit latrine toilets in schools
South Africa is to get rid of all pit latrines in state schools within two years after a five-year-old pupil drowned in a toilet in March.
France, Croatia to renew rivalry in World Cup final
After 62 spectacular matches spread over a period of 29 days, across 11 cities in Russia, Croatia and France have emerged as the two contenders for the FIFA trophy in the final match of the 2018 World Cup.
Report: Zimbabwe police arrest 5 suspects in $4 million, 98kg gold haul
At least five suspects have been arrested when they allegedly tried to leave Zimbabwe with at least $4m and 98kg of gold stashed in suitcases this week, a report says.
Ex-Sierra Leone VP Victor Foh arrested over corruption charges
Sierra Leone’s former Vice President Victor Foh and former Mines Minister Minkailu Mansaray were arrested on Thursday on charges of alleged corruption, a spokesman for the West African country’s anti-corruption commission said.
University non-teaching staff to resume strike soon
Non-teaching staff of the universities have threatened to resume their suspended strike following the inability of the federal government to fulfill its five weeks promise to the unions in March.
Official: Bayelsa government got N12.9 billion for March
The Bayelsa State Government got the sum of N12.949 Allocation from the Federation Account for the month of March.
Florida school shooting survivor rejects ‘hero’ label
A survivor of the Florida school shooting nicknamed “Iron Man” for his efforts to save classmates said he did not want to be labeled a “hero,” as his family announced a lawsuit against authorities.
Nasarawa local councils share N1.2 billion for March
The 13 Local Government Areas of Nasararwa state shared N1.2 billion for the payment of staff salaries for March, Mr Haruna Osegba, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has said.
World Cup: Super Eagles not at same level with Argentina, Croatia – Osvaldo Ardiles
Former Tottenham Hotspur coach, the legendary Osvaldo Ardiles, has tipped Argentina and Croatia to advance to the last sixteen of the 2018 World Cup, saying that the Super Eagles and Iceland are not on the same level as both teams.
Anthony Joshua eyes Joseph Parker bout in March
Anthony Joshua said Sunday that talks over a March fight with Joseph Parker are 95 per cent complete as the British boxer bids to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
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Godwin Obaseki: Industrial Park, Benin River Port, modular refinery‘ll accelerate Africa’s industrialisation
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that his administration’s commitment to the development of an industrial park, a modular refinery and the Benin River Port in the state, will accelerate Africa’s industrialisation drive.
Lottery: NLRC moves to recover N326 million revenue from defaulting firm
National Lottery Regulatory Commission, NLRC, has commenced moves to recover N326 million revenue into the coffers of Federal Government from one of the brewery firms over promotional lottery, described as “illegal.”
Abiola Ajimobi, Rauf Aregbesola, others lead APC reconciliation committees
Nigeria’s governing party, APC, has set up six committees to resolve the crises from its primaries across the country.
Eid-el-Maulud: Muhammadu Buhari wishes Nigerians happiness, good health
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended greetings to entire Nigerian citizens and Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el-Maulud; the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
African Industrialisation Day: Economists proffer ways to economic growth
As Nigeria joins the rest of Africa to celebrate the African Industralisation Day, some economists said embracing technology, promoting local content and industralisation can foster the growth of the country’s economy.
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MTN targets mobile banking licence in Nigeria
Nigeria announced last month that it would allow telecom companies to provide banking services, aiming to give millions of Nigerians without bank accounts access to so-called mobile money services, a policy that has been very successful in Kenya.
Judge orders White House to restore CNN reporter’s pass
A U.S. judge has ordered the White House to restore access to a reporter of the CNN who was barred from the seat of power.
Pope critic ordered to pay €1.8 million to disabled brother – report
An Italian archbishop, who called on Pope Francis to resign has been hit with a court order to pay his disabled brother 1.8 million euros from an inheritance under his control, Italian media reported on Thursday.
Ifeanyi Okowa receives Super Eagles at Asaba airport
Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has described the first international flight into the Asaba International Airport as momentous as it brought back the Super Eagles from South Africa after qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
AfDB approves US$40 million for Africa Infrastructure Investment Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved its third equity investment of US$40 million in Africa Infrastructure Investment Fund (AIIF), a closed-ended pan-African infrastructure fund managed by South Africa-based Africa Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM).