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Report: 6.5 million women now use modern contraceptives in Nigeria
Over 6.5 million women now use a modern method of contraception in Nigeria. It is the highest number on record in the country’s history, according to a new report by Family Planning 2020, FP2020.
Six Indian students jailed in US over immigration fraud
A US court has sentenced six of the eight Indians arrested in the Farmington University immigration fraud case, as per U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regulations.
Nigeria second slowest country adopting contraceptives
A ground-breaking report on family planning has shown Nigeria as the second slowest growing country, after Mali in West Africa when it comes to the uptake of modern contraception.
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.
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.
Billionaires’ wealth dips for the first time in ten years
The world’s richest people became a little less well off last year, according to a report by UBS and PwC, as geopolitical turmoil and volatile equity markets reduced the wealth of billionaires for the first time in a decade.
South Koreans oppose Donald Trump’s cost-sharing demands, but support alliance
South Koreans overwhelmingly oppose U.S. President Donald Trump's demand that Seoul pay more for the cost of the U.S. military presence, but remain broadly optimistic about the future of the U.S.-South Korea alliance, according to a new poll.
FBI-wanted banker sacked, nabbed with wife by EFCC
Rowly Isioro, an assistant general manager with one of the first generation banks in Nigeria has been sacked over his involvement in Business email compromise scam.
Crude oil prices see some profit taking as US, European data approach
Crude oil prices slipped back a little in Asia on Monday, possibly with investors taking some cash off the table ahead of important US and European data.
World’s biggest trade deal to be delayed to 2020
The signing of the world’s largest trade pact will likely be kicked back to 2020, according to a draft statement by Southeast Asian leaders, delaying a deal craved by China to offset a painful tariff war with the US.
2020 Democrats: Joe Biden slips, Beto O’Rourke quits, Elizabeth Warren answers critics
Joe Biden’s standing in the Democratic presidential nomination battle has slipped in Iowa against top rivals including Elizabeth Warren, the frontrunner in the early-voting state, who on Friday answered critics over how she will pay for her progressive policies.
Internet fraud: Mompha, Lebanese laundered $33 billion – Ibrahim Magu
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, yesterday said the agency had perfected strategies aimed at dismantling a trans-national criminal group that specialized on internet fraud.
US to provide drugs to 60,000 persons living with HIV in Lagos
The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), administered by the Centres for Disease Control, Department of Defence, and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) are set to identify and provide treatment to at least 60,000 people living with HIV in Lagos State.
President Buhari seeks more US capital for infrastructure
President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the United States’ Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, to request for additional capital from the US development finance institutions to upgrade critical infrastructure in Nigeria.
Hong Kong braces for Halloween mask protest
Hong Kong democracy protesters are planning to don Halloween masks lampooning the city’s pro-Beijing leaders on Thursday evening, defying an emergency law that bans face coverings.
Turkey summons US envoy, rejects ‘Armenian genocide’ recognition
Turkey on Wednesday summoned the US ambassador to Ankara over a resolution passed by the US House of Representatives officially recognising the “Armenian genocide”, officials at the Turkish foreign ministry said.
Pastor accused of sexual abuse of children in his ICCM camp
Benin-based Pastor Solomon Folorunsho, who said he is on a self-proclaimed mission to help humanity, creating the International Christian Centre for Missions (ICCM), is facing accusations of physically and sexually abusing children seeking refuge in his church’s camp.
#RevolutionNow: Omoyele Sowore’s ‘hometown’ New Jersey demands his release
Residents of Bergen County in New Jersey, US, have demanded the release of detained activist, Omoyele Sowore.
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Lagos governor urges corps members to be open minded
Corps members posted to Lagos State have been told to make their service year a learning period by being open minded.
Nigeria Ladies Golf: Ugandan Nakalembe wins opening round
The 2019 Nigeria Ladies Golf Open Championship teed off on Wednesday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja, with Ugandan Irene Nakalembe dictating the pace.
Nigerian woman pleads guilty to drug trafficking
A Nigerian woman pleaded guilty today to leading a conspiracy to import more than five kilograms of cocaine, as well as to her role in a separate bank fraud scheme, and to making false statements relating to fraudulent claims submitted to Medicaid for reimbursement.
Japan’s emperor to perform thanksgiving rite with Sun Goddess
Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito will on Thursday perform an elaborate and secretive ritual dating back 1,300 years, giving thanks to the Sun Goddess Amaterasu as part of his enthronement rites.
13 killed in Lagos-Ibadan highway car crash
Thirteen persons were on Wednesday died in an auto crash at Sapade-Ogere axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, officials said.
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US set to jail Nigerian woman in triplet of crimes
A Nigerian born-woman Temitope Ayoni Olaiya, a.k.a Tammy Olaiya, faces on 28 February, 2020 a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison over the importation of 7kg of cocaine into the United States.
VP Osinbajo: How can we make Diaspora bonds work
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says it is imperative for Nigeria to proffer solution on how Diaspora bonds and Diaspora mutual funds will work to boost the country’s economy.
Anambra governor flags off new tax registration system
The Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, on Thursday flagged-off the New National Tax Identification Number (TIN) Registration System for the Southeast geopolitical zone.
TETFUND scribe urges university lecturers to strengthen research development
Professor Suleiman Elias Bogoro, Executive Secretary Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), has commissioned eight major physical projects worth N1.5 b at the Federal University, Dutse (FUD), with a charge on university lecturers to strengthen research development the growth and development of the institutions for in the country.
Road accident: Ogun records 301 deaths in 10 months
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday said that 301 persons died in 617 auto crashes recorded in Ogun between January and October.