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Ex-Nissan chief speaks to wife for first time in eight months
Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn spoke to his wife for the first time in eight months on Friday, his spokesman said, after a Tokyo court lifted a ban on contact between the pair.
Anthony Joshua: Andy Ruiz defeat made me a smarter fighter
Briton Anthony Joshua said his first career defeat at the hands of Andy Ruiz Jr. was due to a lack of experience and he had become a “smarter” fighter ahead of December’s rematch.
Paedophilia: Australian universities cut ties with Britain’s Prince Andrew
Two Australian universities severed ties with a charity founded by Prince Andrew Wednesday, after the British royal refused to recant his friendship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
UN must insist on freedom of expression, association – UNGA chief
President of the General Assembly (PGA), Amb. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, says the United Nations must continue to insist on protection of the freedom of expression and association around the world.
N10 billion universities’ solar power projects to combat climate change – minister
The Federal Government has awarded itself pass mark for major steps taken so far to combat climate change; particularly the N10 billon generated from issuance of Green Bond, that is generating cleaner energy for seven universities using solar power.
Ruiz vs AJ II in Saudi may be Anthony Joshua’s last fight
In what could prove to be Anthony Joshua’s final fight, the Briton’s team have been accused of cashing out following a loss to Andy Ruiz Jr.
US charges Paul Usoro, 9 other Nigerians over $1.1 million romance scams
Ten Nigerians have been charged with conspiring to launder illegal proceeds that were fraudulently obtained as a result of romance scams targeting multiple victims, the US Justice Department said on Wednesday night.
Donald Trump deal to share 3D-printed gun blueprints online ruled ‘unlawful’
A federal judge has struck down a decision by the Trump administration to allow blueprints for 3D-printed guns to be shared online.
Spain and Barcelona great David Villa retiring at end of year
Spain and Barcelona great David Villa has announced he will retire from professional football at the end of the year.
Oil prices gain as market awaits signals on US-China trade talks
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, reversing early losses on hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump may signal progress on trade talks with China in a speech later in the day, Reuters reported.
NBA: Warriors star Stephen Curry expects to return before season ends
Golden State Warriors All-Star guard Stephen Curry said Monday he expects to return from a broken left hand before the conclusion of the NBA season but not before late March.
Arsenal coach Unai Emery could ‘get out’ for either Jose Mourinho, Luis Enrique, Patrick...
Unai Emery could be Arsenal’s short-term serving manager in the modern era if the club management decides to heed yearnings of the fans chanting “EMERY OUT!”
Donald Trump receives warm welcome at Alabama football game
President Donald Trump travelled to the deep South on Saturday to watch a hotly anticipated college football match and bask in the adulation of fans in the staunchly conservative region.
‘Lost Boy’ of Sudan wins New York state district councilor seat
Chol Majok won the 3rd District Common Council seat in Syracuse, New York, this week, becoming the first former refugee in city history to do so, according to Onondaga County’s Board of Elections.
Joe Biden brings confidence to New Hampshire, as 2020 rivals close in
Democrat Joe Biden strode into New Hampshire’s statehouse Friday like he owned the place, back-slapping officials and insisting he has broad voter support as he ramps up his bid to challenge President Donald Trump in 2020.
African Union, Carleton University partner to honour Pius Adesanmi
The Institute of African Studies, Carleton University, in partnership with the African Union and the Carnegie Corporation of New York would convene a continental forum on the role of the diaspora in higher education, research, and innovation in Africa.
Former New York mayor joins 2020 White House race
Billionaire former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has signalled he will join the race to secure the Democratic Party’s nomination for US president.
Michael Bloomberg prepares to enter 2020 presidential race
Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg is preparing to enter the crowded race to become the Democratic nominee for the 2020 presidential election, US media reported Thursday.
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Kogi elections: Coalition urges INEC to create more polling units
A Coalition of Accredited Domestic Election Observers for Kogi governorship election has advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to create more polling units across the country.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp sweating on Mo Salah’s fitness ahead of Palace trip
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp faces an anxious wait over the fitness of forward Mohamed Salah as the Premier League leaders prepare for a trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday.
EFCC: How Kwara ex-commissioner, lawmakers ‘shared N5 billion’
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently drilling a former member of the Kwara state House of Assembly Hon Moshood Bakare and ex-chairman of the state Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS) Prof Muritala Awodun, over the alleged missing KWIRS five billion Naira money.
President Buhari, APC governors to meet in Jos
President Muhammadu Buhari will arrive Jos, the Plateau State capital for a two-day meeting with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
Bayelsa guber: Reps member tells Governor Dickson to go to court
The House of Representatives member representing Nembe/Brass Federal Constituency, Hon Israel Sunny-Goli, has advised Governor Henry Seriake Dickson to be a good sportsman and accept the defeat suffered by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 16 governorship election in Bayelsa State.
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Kogi guber: Voting kicks off with impressive turnout
Voting has kicked off in Kogi State with impressive turn out in some voting units.
Real Madrid squad ‘pleased by Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur move’
Members of Real Madrid’s first-team squad are allegedly pleased to see Jose Mourinho appointed as the new head coach of Tottenham Hotspur.
My wife is a serial thief – man tells court
A businessman, Azeez Ogunsola, has prayed a Customary Court in Ile-Tuntun, Ibadan to dissolve his 20-year-old union with his wife, Atinuke, whom he called “a serial thief”.
Panic as Ekiti university moves to disengage 500 staff
Currently there is palpable fear in Ekiti State University(EKSU), Ado Ekiti, as the school management has allegedly perfected plans to sack about 500 staff of the institution employed by the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the school.
Nigerian Army troops rescue octogenarian, others from Boko Haram in Borno
The Nigerian Army troops deployed at Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno have subdued Boko Haram terrorists and rescued an Octogenarian, three women and four children held captives by the insurgents.