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London Bridge attack: UK, families mourn victims at vigils
Jack Merritt, 25, and Saskia Jones, 23, were commemorated at the services, which included a minute’s silence. They were stabbed to death by convicted terrorist Usman Khan, 28, at a prisoner rehabilitation conference on Friday.
Femi Falana asks federal government to obey Nigerian courts like its obeys British courts
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana, has accused the federal government of disobeying valid court orders in Nigeria while it complies with orders from the United Kingdom.
APC UK wants party to focus on delivering mandate
The United Kingdom chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised all elected officials of the party to focus on delivering their mandates.
Suriname president sentenced to 20 years for killings
The decision by a panel of three judges on Friday marked the end of an historic trial that began in November 2007, although it was not immediately clear what happens next.
Tyson Fury: Andy Ruiz will beat Anthony Joshua again
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has backed current heavyweight champion of the world, Andy Ruiz Jr in his fight against Anthony Joshua this December.
British premier under fire for accusing Nigerians of greed
A newspaper column written by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has become the centre of discussion as his Conservative Party seeks votes in the December elections.
Nigerians in Diaspora performs 7th open heart missions in Nigeria
As part of the voluntary service of Nigerians in the Diaspora in the health sector, a total of 49 surgeries had been performed within the last five years during the 7th open heart missions for children in the National Hospital Abuja.
Unai Emery looking for Europa League salvation with Arsenal
Unai Emery has the chance to relieve some of the pressure surrounding his position at Arsenal on Thursday by securing qualification for the knockout rounds of the Europa League with a match to spare.
NBS: Investment inflow dropped by $460m in three months
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday disclosed that foreign inflow decreased from $5.82 billion in the second quarter of the year to $5.36 billion in the third quarter, a difference of $460 million.
Femi Otedola: People think when they die, they take their money with them
The billionaire, earlier this month, gave out N5 billion to the Save The Children charity in support of its intervention in the Northeast. The donation through his daughter at the ball organised by the Cuppy Foundation.
Whistle blowing policy earns federal government N594.089 billion
The Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr. Muhammed K. Dikwa, has revealed that the Federal Government (FG) has earned N594.09 billion from whistle blowing policy since its inception in 2016.
$9.6 billion: Federal government sacks UK legal team
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has dismissed the entire English legal team less than one week to the deadline given by the United Kingdom Commercial Court against Nigeria to pay US$ 200 million as a condition for a stay on the enforcement of judgement granted the Process and Industrial Development.
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.
Access Bank appoints new chairman
Access Bank PLC on Monday announced the appointment of its new chairman as its incumbent chairman, Mosun Belo-Olusuga, prepares to retire in January 8, 2020.
Bayelsa election: APC UK tasks David Lyon on good governance
The All Progressives Congress (APC) United Kingdom chapter, has urged the newly elected governor of Bayelsa, Mr David Lyon to see his election as a call to higher service.
EU reacts to violence, intimidation in Kogi, Bayelsa elections
The reports of widespread incidents of violence and voter intimidation in Bayelsa and Kogi states have been strongly condemned by the European Union.
President Buhari returns from private visit to Britain
Speaking to reporters at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport Abuja, President Buhari says he intends to work harder and be accountable to Nigerians.
Corruption: Judge threatens to strike out EFCC suit against former oil minister
Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, threatened to strike out the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) suit against former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, if it failed to have her extradited to Nigeria by March 2020.
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Abia sets up committee to verify NDDC projects in the state
Abia State government will on Monday in Umuahia, the state capital inaugurate a committee that will verify ongoing and completed projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) across the 17 local governments in the state.
Global Citizen mobilises private sector philanthropy to end poverty improve healthcare
In line with the United Nation’s agenda to end extreme poverty by year 2030 under the Sustainable Development Goals, Global Citizen, a global movement for citizen-led actions to eradicate poverty and improve human living conditions, is working with the Nigerian private sector to harness resources to achieve the objective of ending poverty.
More pensioners enrolled into Rivers state monthly payroll
Following the completion of their bio-metric data capture, Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has approved the inclusion of 2,673 additional retirees into the monthly pension payment scheme of the State Government.
Arsenal announce £30 million loss in matchday revenue after publishing annual accounts
As reported by The Mirror, having previously posted a pre-tax profit of £97.4million, Arsenal have now revealed a pre-tax loss of £23.5million, with matchday revenue going down to £69million.
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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.
Tanzanian dollar millionaire Ali Mufuruki dies in South Africa
Mufuruki, who founded CEO Roundtable of Tanzania (CEOrt) and Africa Leadership Initiative (ALI) East Africa died on Saturday night at Montnigside Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Leicester boss Brendan Brendan Rodgers hails ‘soldier’ Wilfred Ndidi
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Presidency: Why DSS is detaining Omoyele Sowore
The Presidency on Sunday gave reasons why the Department of State Services, DSS, is detaining the convener of RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore.
Ibrahim Musa confident Kano Pillars will stop Akwa starlets in Uyo
Coach of NPFL side Kano Pillars Ibrahim Musa has stated that he is confident his side will not fall prey to giant killers Akwa starlet ahead of today’s rescheduled outstanding league fixture between both sides.