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Justice department inspector general set for Senate testimony on Russia probe
The U.S. Justice Department's inspector general is due to testify Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee about his report that found no evidence of political bias in the FBI's launching of its investigation into Russian election interference.
Democrats unveil impeachment charges against Donald Trump
Democrats in the House of Representatives yesterday announced formal charges against President Donald Trump, accusing him of abusing power and obstructing Congress.
US Democrats expected to announce Donald Trump impeachment articles
Democrats in the U.S. House Judiciary Committee are expected to announce articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, a lawmaker told multiple U.S. media outlets.
Ex-Presidents Jonathan, Soglo lead pre-election assessment mission to Guinea
Former Nigeria’s President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and Benin Republic’s ex-President Nicéphore Soglo have been nominated to co-lead a pre-election assessment mission to the Republic of Guinea’s parliamentary elections scheduled for February 2020.
Nancy Pelosi asks House to draft articles of impeachment against Donald Trump
The top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives announced on Thursday she would ask leaders of the chamber to proceed with articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
Donald Trump, lawyers to shun impeachment hearing this week
The office of the President of the United States on Sunday told opposition (Democrats) lawmakers that the US president, Donald Trump, and his lawyers will not be participating in a congressional impeachment hearing this week, citing a lack of “fundamental fairness.”
Uproar in ECOWAS parliament over Nigeria’s border closure
There was uproar on the floor of ECOWAS parliament, yesterday, over Nigeria’s border closure policy as Nigeria hinged its decision on failure of Benin Republic to implement agreements.
UN: 218,000 Nigerian refugees living in three neighbouring countries
About 218,000 Nigerian refugees are living in three neighbouring countries – Cameroon, Chad and the Niger Republic – the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has said.
Senate wants states to dedicate funds for border communities
The Senate on Wednesday called on the 21 Border States to dedicate 1.5 percent of consolidated revenue fund and 30 percent of ecological fund for the development of Border Communities in the country.
Senate bothered by neglect, poor living conditions in border towns
The Senate on Wednesday expressed its displeasure at the poor living conditions in border communities, citing the insufficient funding of the Border Community Development Agency (BCDA) to provide basic amenities.
Melania Trump booed at youth event
Melania Trump was widely booed when she took the stage at a youth event in Baltimore on Tuesday, an unusually hostile reception for a U.S. first lady.
2023: Northern leaders’re not God – Maxi Ukuta
Second Republic politician and former commissioner in old Anambra State, Chief Maxi Ukuta, has picked holes in comments of some northern leaders including Professor Ango Abdullahi that the presidency would remain in the North after President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure.
Kogi PDP women leader’s murder gets UN attention, condemnation
The killing of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Women Leader in Ochadamu, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Mrs Salome Abu, has gotten the attention of the United Nations.
Benin scheming to flood Nigeria with rice worth $30 million – minister
The feud between Nigeria and Republic of Benin over border closure took a different turn on Monday as the Federal Government accused its neighbour of planning to flood Nigeria next month with 105,000 metric tonnes of imported rice.
Border closure: Goods worth N4 billion seized, 296 illegal migrants arrested
An end to the issues leading to the closure of the country’s land borders seems to be far from over, as the Federal Government said nothing much has been done by the two major neighbouring countries.
NEPZA: Benin accounts for N1.45 trillion goods smuggled into Nigeria annually
This was the revelation from Simon Tsuwan, a representative of the Acting Managing Director, Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), David Terhemba Nongo, has revealed. He spoke on the sidelines of a two-day national workshop in Lagos, last week.
Two female victims abducted in Niger Republic, rescued in Katsina
The Katsina State police command on Saturday says it has rescued two females abducted in the neighbouring country of Niger Republic.
Gernot Rohr: Why Tammy Abraham snubbed Nigeria for England
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has claimed that Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham snubbed Nigeria for England, because he was put under pressure from the media and fans.
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Oil prices rise on OPEC deficit forecast
Oil prices rose on Thursday, recouping some of the previous session’s losses after OPEC forecast a supply deficit next year and the U.S. Federal Reserve said the economic outlook was favorable.
Porsche gets 30,000 down payments for new electric car
Some 30,000 drivers have made down payments for Porsche’s first electric car, according to the high-end automaker’s chief executive.
Anthony Joshua thanks Nigerian envoy for inspiring him
World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has expressed appreciation to the Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Mr Benaoyagha Okoyen, for psyching him up to reclaim his titles.
Rinsola Babajide’s brace sends Liverpool to next round of English Super Cup
Nigerian striker Rinsola Babajide was the heroine for Liverpool Ladies in their Women Super League Cup 3-1 win over Durham FC at Prenton Park.
Rivers governor threatens to sack traditional ruler over ‘romance’ with Bayelsa governor
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has called on on leaders of Kalabari ethnic group inn the State to prevail on the Amanyanabo of Kalabari, King Theophilus J.T. Princewill, not to allow himself to be used by external forces to create disunity in the State.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer compares Marcus Rashford to Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has similar attributes to five-times Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said.
David de Gea signed new Manchester United deal in order to land more trophies
David de Gea admits he committed to a new contract at Manchester United because he wants to help the club land "more trophies".
Governor Sule, Senator Al-Makura deny friction over alleged inherited debts
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State and his predecessor, Sen. Umaru Al-Makura, have denied rumours of a rift between them over alleged inherited debt.
Interfax: New Russia-Turkey S-400 missile deal in the works
Russia and Turkey are working on a contract for the delivery of a new batch of Russian S-400 missile systems, the Interfax news agency cited a senior official at a Russian military cooperation agency as saying Friday.
NHIS tasks Lagos government to constitute health scheme governing council
As debates continue on the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme, the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, has picked holes in its structure, saying, it lacks a constituted governing council.