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Bank of England candidate feels heat from bitcoin’s red-hot rally
A candidate for the Bank of England’s supervisory arm for banks defended on Wednesday his senior role on a bitcoin trading platform, saying it took safeguards against money-laundering very seriously.
APC rejects results of Abia local poll
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the results of Dec. 18 local government councils election in Abia, calling for its cancellation.
APC, PDP bicker over by-elections outcome
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday expressed divergent views on their performances in Saturday’s by-elections in the 15 federal and state legislative seats across 11 states to fill vacancies created by the death of former occupants.
Zamfara by-election rerun: Ex-Governor Yari says APC may pull out if…
Former governor of Zamfara state and the leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Alhaji Abdul’Aziz Yari Abubakar has disclosed that there is tendencies that the APC might not participate in the Bakura State Constituency bye election rerun slated for Wednesday if security is not guaranteed.
Donald Trump shows no surrender in first post-election rally
United States (US) President Donald Trump made clear Saturday he had no intention of relinquishing that his last month’s election was stolen from him, telling a raucous crowd at his first post-poll rally he would somehow still win.
Abia APC warns ABSIEC against plans to rig local election
The Abia chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) against plans to rig the forthcoming Local Government election in the State.
How we abducted expatriates, killed soldiers in Bayelsa, Rivers – suspects
Two members of a sea pirate syndicate, Kelvin Dikuro, aka General Small Voice and Erememi Captain, alias Nwalanta, have recounted their criminal escapades within the Niger Delta region, including Bayelsa and Rivers states.
CUPP raises alarm over alleged plot to derail 2019 polls
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), an umbrella body of over 45 opposition parties, disclosed on Wednesday that it had uncovered a plot by President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to subvert the 2019 polls.
Osun election: CUPP accuses INEC, APC of plotting to rig rerun
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) says there is an alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to rig the Osun rerun election.
Latvia slaughters pigs after African swine fever outbreak
Latvia's government on Friday voted to fund the disposal of pig carcasses after a pork producer decided to exterminate all of its livestock when the animals contracted African swine fever.
Forest fires destroy 2,000 acres of land
Fires raging for five days have destroyed more than 800 hectares (2,000 acres) of western Latvia, authorities said Sunday, with continuing extremely high temperatures hampering firefighters’ efforts.
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Morocco: Public outrage over heavy prison terms for leaders of ‘hirak’ protest movement
Moroccans hit the streets of Casablanca on Wednesday to condemn heavy prison sentences handed down to leaders of a movement that agitated Morocco in 2016-2017.
3 ships laden with petrol waiting to berth in Lagos ports – NPA
Three ships laden with petrol are waiting to berth at Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports in Lagos, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Thursday.
33 ships laden with petroleum products, food items to arrive Lagos ports
Thirty three ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports in Lagos from Jan. 29 to Feb. 19.
Lagos ports to receive two ships laden with petrol
Two ships laden with petrol are expected to sail into Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports.
Lagos ports to receive 36 ships laden with petroleum products, food items
Thirty-six ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos from Jan. 22 to Feb.13.
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Nigerian government restates commitment to supporting MSMEs
Federal Government has pledged it’s commitment to supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in order to create more job opportunities for the nation’s teeming youths.
Court grants order to paste hearing notice in ex-Speaker Dogara’s office
The Federal High Court sitting, Abuja, on Tuesday, granted an ex-parte order to paste hearing notices on former speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, in his office.
Lagos opens wellness centre for employees
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Ondo election: INEC opens defence at tribunal
The Ondo State Election Petition Tribunal on Tuesday resumed sitting with an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Tope Aina, disagreeing with the petitioner that votes scored by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu were wrongly credited.
Martin Odegaard has asked to leave Real Madrid
There is significant breaking Real Madrid news on Tuesday with Marca reporting that Martin Odegaard has asked to leave the club this month.
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Indonesia suspends search for crashed jet’s cockpit recorder
Indonesia on Wednesday temporarily suspended a search by divers for the cockpit voice recorder of a Sriwijaya Air that crashed with 62 people on board shortly after take-off on Saturday.
Osun warns public against consuming ‘bad ponmo’
Osun state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Adedayo Adewole, has warned the public to be wary of bad cow skin popularly known as ‘ponmo’ in circulation.
Global stocks waver as coronavirus fears trump recovery hopes
Global stock markets wavered on Monday as soaring COVID-19 cases offset investor hopes of a quick economic recovery, even after data showing that the Chinese economy rebounded faster-than-expected in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Chelsea eager to loan Fikayo Tomori to AC Milan
The young defender has not played many games this season after falling down the pecking order in manager Frank Lampard’s squad.
Nigeria records 1,867 new coronavirus infections
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) registered 1,867 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 107,345.