Year: 2018
Aussie deputy PM Joyce calls affair criticism “inept” and “unnecessary”
Australian deputy prime minister, Barnaby Joyce, has hit out at his boss, calling prime minister Malcolm Turnbull’s criticism of Joyce’s…
Uganda’s Museveni calls for speedy establishment of African free trade area
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has called for the speedy establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) to bolster…
Chelsea’s Conte eyes squad rotation to tackle tough fixtures ahead
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will rotate his squad, starting from Friday’s English FA Cup clash with Hull City.
Vatican debunks rumors of ex-pope Benedict critical condition
The Vatican on Thursday denied a German magazine report that claimed that former Pope Benedict was suffering from a paralyzing…
Nigerian Govt. to double tax to GDP ratio in 2yrs, Adeosun reveals
The Federal Government is committed to doubling Nigeria’s tax to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio from its current six per…
Nigeria, biggest loser in tax evasion practice in Africa – Adeosun
Nigeria is the biggest loser of the 50 billion dollars illicit financial flows out of Africa annually, Minister of Finance,…
Roger Federer one win away from world number one ranking
Roger Federer is one win from becoming the oldest world number one in ATP Tour history after beating Philipp Kohlschreiber…
Balotelli, Fernandes light up Europa League, as Arsenal, Milan stroll
Nice striker Mario Balotelli scored twice in the first half hour only to be upstaged by a Manuel Fernandes hat-trick.
Nigerian Govt. bags global support against tax evasion
The Federal Government has secured a global commitment to fight tax evasion through having access to the financial accounts of…
Ogun lawmaker makes case for state hospital
Lawmaker representing Idiroko-Ipokia, Ogun state constituency, Ojo Adebowale Viwanu has called on the state government and the Ministry of Health…
National Sports Festival now holds in Abuja, November
The 19th National Sports Festival will now hold in Abuja in November, the National Council of Sports has resolved.
President Buhari congratulates Ramaphosa
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as the President of the Republic of South Africa.
Enugu Miracle Convention 2018: Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, Emma Isong to minister
The President of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association Incorporated, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai alongside with Bishop Emmah Gospel Isong, Rev. Ntia…
Lassa fever kills 11 people in Edo, many still hospitalised
No fewer than 11 persons have died of Lassa fever in Edo State in the latest outbreak of the hemorrhagic…
South Africa declares Gupta brother ‘fugitive from justice’
South Africa’s chief prosecutor on Thursday declared Ajay Gupta, one of the three Gupta brothers accused of corrupt links to…
Global market: Nigeria must produce a skilled workforce – Minister
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu on Thursday said Nigeria must produce a workforce of skilled, efficient, highly mobile,…
Valentine: NGO donates foodstuff to 100 Kogi women
An NGO, Heal For Africa Initiative, on Thursday donated foodstuff to more than 100 women in Adankolo community, Lokoja, Kogi…
140m babies born annually – WHO
Worldwide, an estimated 140 million births take place every year and most of these occur without complications for women and…
U.S. mourns Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe’s opposition leader
The U.S. Government has expressed its sincere condolences on the passing on Wednesday of Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai. The…
Cancer: Researchers say highly processed food may increase risk
Eating more highly processed foods may increase the risk of cancer, a study by a group of mainly French researchers…
Ranching only solution to herdsmen/farmers clashes – Ishaku
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba on Thursday said that the open grazing prohibition and ranches establishment law was the only…
Police confirm 18 people dead in fresh Zamfara attack
The Police Command in Zamfara said 18 persons had died in a fresh attack by gunmen in Birane village in…
Lagos charges LAGESC on 24 -hour surveillance
The Commissioner for the Environment, Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti has tasked operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) on 24-hour…
Shekau: Army stakes N3m reward for information on whereabout
The Nigerian Army has placed a N3 million reward for information that will lead to the arrest of Abubakar Shekau,…
Herdsmen/farmers clash: NEC committee recommends deployment of more soldiers
The Working Group of the National Economic Council (NEC) on the herdsmen/farmers clashes headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on…
Lagos presents empowerment tools to orphans, vulnerables
Lagos State Government on Thursday presented empowerment tools to Orphans and Vulnerable Children, OVC Household Heads as a way of…
N5.85bn Tax: SPDC and FIRS settle out of court
The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS and the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) have settled out of court the lingering…
Jacob Zuma, ANC And The Future Of South Africa
In-spite of his initial grandstand, it was obvious that the days of former South Africa’s President, Jacob Zuma, in power…
“Do Not Buy IPhone X!” Or 5 Decent Alternatives To The New Device From Apple Makers!
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Rauf Aregbesola’s Office to spend N22bn in 2018
The Osun Government is to spend N22.2 billion for the running of the office of Gov. Rauf Aregbesola in the…