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Festus Okoye

Kogi poll: Disqualified parties can’t demand substitution of candidates – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said that the candidates for Bayelsa and Kogi gubernatorial elections were not validly nominated…
Buhari and Ramaphosa

Photos: Buhari urges South Africa protect foreigners

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday began a visit to South Africa and minced no words when he condemned in…

Court dissolves 17-year marriage over constant fear

Rahimi Ganiyu, a businessman, on Thursday petitioned a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve his 17-year-old marriage over his…

EU commission’s President-elect to live in Brussels office

European Commission president-elect Ursula von der Leyen will live in a room next to her office, within the commission’s headquarters…

German National Day: Leaders celebrate 29 years of unification

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier were in the northern city of Kiel on Thursday for commemorations marking…

Zimbabwe to introduce new dollar notes

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is to introduce a new currency in November, a member of the bank’s Monetary Policy…

Senate receives MTEF/FSP report, awaits 2020 budget next week

The Senate on Thursday received the report of its Committee on Finance and National Planning on the 2020-2022 Medium Term…

Union Bank’s staff arraigned for stealing customer’s N3.47m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal office has arraigned Gladys Udia before Justice M. L Abubakar…

Tiger kills 48-year-old woman in Nepal

A wildlife official, on Thursday, said a wild tiger has killed a 48-year-old woman, who was collecting fodder for her…

Facebook suffers legal blow over hate speech

Facebook on Wednesday was dealt a major blow in the EU’s top court, which said that national courts in Europe…

Baghdad tightens security after protests

Most areas in Baghdad were quiet on Thursday morning as Iraqi authorities enforced a curfew after two days of deadly…
Gunmen raid military base in Niger state

Gunmen kidnap Bayelsa Commissioner’s father

The Bayelsa community has been rocked with another kidnap report, just few days after the release of Samson Siasia's mother…

Hong Kong set to ban face masks to curb protests

Hong Kong lawmakers said on Thursday that Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam and her cabinet would likely seek to…

I’ll remain loyal to my ‘best boss’ – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has pledged his unwavering loyalty to his boss, President Muhammadu Buhari, despite speculations that he has…

Tribunal: APC to appeal judgement of Sokoto Governorship

The All Progressive Congress (APC) Sokoto State Chapter on Thursday said it would appeal the judgement of the Governorship Election…

Three men indicted in connection with rapper Mac Miller’s death

File photo: Late rapper Mac Miller. Three men were indicted Wednesday in connection with the death of rapper Mac Miller…
General Alani Akinrinade knocks Obasanjo

Akinrinade tells Obasanjo to stop writing letters

Former Chief of Army Staff and Defence staff, Gen. Alani Akinrinade has advised former President Olusegun Obasanjo, to desist from…

Indian police arrest another Nigerian with cocaine

Indian police in Bengaluru have arrested a Nigerian with cocaine worth Rs 5 lakh, about $7,200, Asian News International(ANI) reported.

Bangladesh seeks strong investment relations with Nigeria

The Bangladesh High Commissioner to Nigeria, Shameen Ahsan has called for the strengthening of its international relations with Nigeria to…

US DoJ says it could reopen ENI’s corruption cases

The U.S. Department of Justice has described as “misleading” any implication that it had closed a probe into alleged corruption…

4 INEC officials arrested by EFCC over alleged diversion of N84.7m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Sokoto Zonal Office, has arrested four officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission…
Police

Two fake soldiers arrested in Rivers

The Police Command in Rivers says it intercepted and arrested two fake soldiers allegedly involved in a robbery operation within…
Dino Melaye

Kidnapping, a threat to Nigeria – Dino Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West in the Senate, has decried the threat posed by kidnapping to the Nigerian State,…

Africa’s real estate sector continues to evolve despite market volatility

Over the last year, changes in Africa’s regulatory environments, coupled with constant swings in commodity prices as well as heightened…

Why Accountants must be skilled in  adaptability – ICAEW

Considering how technology has taken over the accounting profession, one major skill required for accountants to prepare for the future…
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Ex-customs staff dragged to court over debt of N176m

A Federal high court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has adjourned till 5th of November, 2019 for hearing of debt recovery…

How internet scammer raked in N30m

An alleged internet scammer has been arraigned in court for raking in N30 million through dubious means, forgery, fake representation…

Buhari’s visit to South Africa an insult on Nigerians – Fani-Kayode

Critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has described President Muhammadu Buhari's visit to South Africa as an insult on Nigerians.

200,000 Job Creation: We’ve attained 75% of our Promise – Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that his administration has attained 75 per cent (150,000) of his promise…

Delta to spend over N381m on 2018/2019 Bursary Scheme

The Government of Delta has approved N381 million for the 2018/2019 bursary scheme for students in higher institutions.