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Nigeria, China to collaborate on production of Nigerian-made transformers by 2020
Nigeria is to work closely with China for the production of Nigerian-made transformers by 2020, a top ranking Nigerian official said on Thursday.
Yemen government, separatists expected to announce Aden deal
A Saudi-brokered deal to end a standoff between Yemen's internationally recognised government and southern separatists in the port city of Aden is expected to be announced on Thursday, officials said.
South Africa hit by rolling blackouts as state utility struggles
South Africa was hit by rolling blackouts on Wednesday in a blow for the continent’s most developed economy as it shows signs of rebounding.
INEC: Bayelsa, Kogi, ‘difficult states to conduct elections’
Bayelsa and Kogi “are not easy states” when it comes to conducting governorship elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said.
German shooter video stays online despite crackdown
Video of a deadly shooting in Germany was easily accessible on 4chan, BitChute and other sites Thursday, attracting tens of thousands of views, despite efforts by tech companies to curb the spread of violent content.
2019 Elections: INEC involved in over 1600 court cases
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has disclosed that the commission is currently involved in over 1600 court cases.
Report: Donald Trump allies pressed Ukraine over gas firm
As Rudy Giuliani was pushing Ukrainian officials last spring to investigate one of Donald Trump's main political rivals, a group of individuals with ties to the president and his personal lawyer were also active in the former Soviet republic.
Court sentence two Japanese men for murdering taxi driver
A Cambodian court on Friday convicted two Japanese men with premeditated murder for the killing of a Cambodian taxi driver earlier this year, a court spokesman said.
Shippers’ council restates benefits of AfCFTA
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) had said the African Continental Free Trade (AfCFTA) if well implemented, will boost intra-African trade to the tune of $35 billion annually.
One dead, five injured as football fans clash
One person was killed and five injured in clashes between rival football fans after a cup tie near the Moroccan city of Casablanca, local authorities said Wednesday.
Asisat Oshoala nominated for Primera Iberdrola Player of the Week prize
Barcelona's Asisat Oshoala and Logrono's Barbara Banda have been nominated for the Spanish Primera Iberdrola Player of the Week prize.
Dozens detained as Kazakhs protest against former president, China
Police detained dozens of protesters in Kazakhstan Saturday for rallying against Chinese economic expansion and former strongman president Nursultan Nazarbayev, who is still a powerful force in the former Soviet nation.
Atiku Abubakar: Why I’m challenging President Buhari at Supreme Court
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday explained why he’s heading to the Supreme Court, to challenge President Muhammadu Buhari.
Nasarawa guber: Police tightens security ahead of tribunal judgement
The Nasarawa State Police Command on Friday said it had beefed up security in the state to prevent any breakdown of law and order ahead of the judgment of the governorship election petition tribunal slated for Saturday.
Callum Hudson-Odoi extends Chelsea contract until 2024
Callum Hudson-Odoi has signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2024, the Premier League club said on Thursday.
Marco Reus keen to ‘guide’ Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz to Borussia Dortmund
Following Julian Brandt's switch from Bayer Leverkusen to Signal Iduna Park in the close season, BVB captain Reus has his eye on another of their Bundesliga counterparts' prized assets.
Pope Francis kicks off Africa tour in violence-hit Mozambique
Pope Francis arrives in Mozambique on Wednesday at the start of a three-nation tour of Indian Ocean African countries hard hit by poverty, conflict and natural disaster.
Gernot Rohr: Maduka Okoye will be Eagles number one very soon
Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has tipped 19-year-old Fortuna Düsseldorf II stopper Maduka Okoye to be Eagles top goalkeeper in no distant future because of his outstanding qualities and attributes.
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Federal government engages 149 personnel to monitor 7,742 beneficiaries of cash transfer programme in...
No fewer than 149 personnel have been engaged to monitor 7,742 beneficiaries in the second round of implementation of the Federal Government Cash Transfer Programme in four selected states of Taraba, Gombe, Adamawa and Bauchi.
APC commends President Buhari On New Travel Guidelines
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari on his approval of the immediate implementation of cost-saving measures aimed at instilling financial discipline and prudence, particularly on government trips.
Federal government’s proposed plan to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty realistic –...
Despite doubts on the Federal Government’s plan to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next ten years, Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, said it is realistic.
Edo government to buy 100 buses ahead of national sports festival
The Edo State Government said on Thursday that it would buy 100 buses to boost the fleet of buses under the State Transport Service, to ensure a seamless transport system during the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) to be hosted in the state capital.
Babagana Kalli: NFF moving into online match reporting system
Babagana Kalli, an Executive Committee member of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), says the federation is gradually working towards moving into the online match reporting system in accordance with global best practices.
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Police arraign 36-year-old man over alleged theft in Lagos
36-year-old Wale Adam on Wednesday appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State over alleged theft, assault and malicious damage against three persons in Badagry.
Oil, Iran top agenda as Vladimir Putin visits Saudi Arabia
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia on Monday, where he is set to seal oil agreements as well as use his influence to defuse rising tensions in the Gulf.
Aisha Dahir-Umar: PenCom’s priority is to pay retirees, not investment
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Wednesday said its priority is the payment of retirement benefits as and when due.
ICC urged to investigate security forces, Boko Haram’s atrocities in Northeast Nigeria
Amnesty International has again asked the International Criminal Court to open investigations into alleged atrocities committed by the Nigerian security forces and Boko Haram in North East.
Police arraign man for N200,000 fraud
A 48-year-man, Johnson Gbaranbri, on Monday appeared before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly obtaining N200,000 by false pretence.