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New Zealand economy slumps by 12.2 %
New Zealand fell into its deepest economic slump on record in the second quarter as its battle against the coronavirus…
Nigeria proposes agency to manage recovered loot
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the transmission of a Proceeds of Crime Recovery and Management Agency Bill to…
Nigeria’s GDP shrinks by 6.1% in second quarter
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr Zainab Ahmed, has presented a report to the Federal Executive Council,…
Venezuela’s Maduro indicted by UN investigators
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro bears responsibility for grave rights violations including crimes against humanity, UN investigators said on Wednesday.
30 Nigerian schoolboys develop Mairabot robot for hospitals
Thirty students of an Abuja-based Glisten International Academy, have developed a mobile robot ‘Mairabot’ that can interface between doctors and…
Kidnappers of ex-US army Major Jide Ijadare demand N20m ransom
The kidnappers of a retired United States Army officer, Maj. Jide Ijadare, who was abducted at his palm oil factory…
El-Rufai signs castration law for rapists (Details)
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has signed the Kaduna State Penal Code (Amendment) Law 2020 which provides for stiff penalties, including surgical…
Ex-IAAF chief Lamine Diack jailed for collecting bribes
Senegalese Lamine Diack, the former IAAF chief, was convicted in France on Wednesday of running a clique that covered up…
Modular refinery in Imo goes into operation next month
A modular refinery that can process 5,000 barrels of crude per day, will go into operation in October. It is…
UEFA seedings for Champions League confirmed
Three Italian clubs were put in the pot of third-seeded teams on Wednesday for next month's Champions League draw.
Fayemi appoints 2 Ekiti principals as tutors-general
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has approved the appointment of two principals as tutors-general into the State Teaching Service.
Stark Truth: Obaseki or Ize-Iyamu cannot end godfatherism in Edo
But one thing stands clear: Obaseki cannot end godfatherism in Edo and Ize-Iyamu cannot wash himself clean from the stain…
Dollar, Sterling, Euro batter Naira again in parallel market
The Naira has lost all its gains of two weeks ago against the US dollar and other major currencies and…
Covid-19 pandemic has just begun: WHO envoy Nabbaro
The world is still “at the beginning” of the COVID-19 pandemic and is “not even at the middle,” a WHO…
Bob Woodward roasts Trump on COVID-19 disaster (Video)
Famous American journalist, Bob Woodward has described President Trump's reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic as a “monumental, catastrophic leadership failure”.
Paul Unongo loses wife Victoria, Buhari sends condolences
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with former minister Wantaregh Paul Iyorpuu Unongo, over the death of his wife, Victoria.
Everton put Alex Iwobi for sale
Everton are said to be considering offers for Nigeria international Alex Iwobi and several other players before the October transfer…
Barbados set to sack Queen Elizabeth as head of state
The Caribbean island of Barbados has announced its intention to sack British Queen Elizabeth as its head of state.
WTO angers Trump administration with ruling on China tariffs
The World Trade Organisation has left the Trump administration fuming after it ruled that the United States breached global trading…
Indian hospitals scramble for oxygen as COVID-19 cases top 5million
India’s COVID-19 cases surpassed the 5 million mark on Wednesday, with hospitals scrambling for oxygen that they need to treat…
Yoshihide Suga steps in as Japan’s 99th prime minister
Japan’s Yoshihide Suga was voted as the 99th prime minister by parliament on Wednesday to become the country’s first new…
Coronavirus officially kills over 200,000 Americans
America's death toll from coronavirus officially crossed the 200,000 mark on Tuesday night, as 1,142 new deaths were reported by…
Election Rigging: 3 varsity dons to face trial, 3 INEC staff sacked
Three university lecturers involved in electoral malpractice in Akwa Ibom during the 2019 general elections to face trial, resident electoral…
Support Ize-Iyamu, Benin NBA chairman tells members
The Chairman Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, Mr Pius Oiwoh, has urged members of the association to support Pastor…
Nigeria’s Muhammad-Bande ends term as UNGA President
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, on Tuesday bowed out of office as President of the…
1,500 FRSC men, 35 vehicles going for Edo election duties
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 1,500 of its personnel to cover Saturday's governorship election in Edo state.
Niger State bars trucks from Minna-Bida road
Niger State Government has barred articulated vehicles from using Minna-Bida road, due to its deplorable condition.
Breonna Taylor: City of Louisville to pay record $12m compensation
The family of Breonna Taylor finally got the first step in a multi-layered justice demanded for the emergency medical technician…
Leaked Video: Obaseki praises Tinubu to high heaven
A video has surfaced that shows that Edo governor Godwin Obaseki is a man of contradictions when it comes to…
IMN to Pete Edochie: Your role in Fatal Arrogance film ignominious
Islamic Movement of Nigeria has carpeted Nollywood veteran Pete Edochie for playing the principal character in a controversial film, Fatal…