Russia, China block US bid to slap North Korea sanctions
Russia and China on Thursday blocked a US request to add a Russian bank to a UN sanctions blacklist along with a…
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Trump’s inlaws become US citizens under rules he hates
Melania Trump’s parents on Thursday received American citizenship under so-called “chain migration” rules her husband, President Donald Trump, has frequently derided. The…
Sea pirates attack on crude oil tankers rise
The upswing in crude oil prices in the global market may have triggered sharp rise in pirates’ attacks on crude oil tankers…
Police IG requests to search Daura’s house
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has written to the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, seeking permission to search the residence of the…
GOGAN opens entries for Essay Competition
Good Governance Ambassadors of Nigeria (GOGAN) today announced its essay writing competition for Nigerians with the chance to win brand new smartphones.…
CAPACITY BUILDING, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, KEY TO ECONOMIC BLUEPRINT – MADUMERE
The Deputy Governor of Imo State and frontline governorship contender, Prince Eze Madumere, has revealed that Capacity Building and Youth Development will…
FG commits N10bn to N-Build
The Federal Government has earmarked N10 billion for the N-Build component of the N-Power programme designed to impact skills and enhance employability…
Naira gains 40 kobo to firm against dollar
The Naira on Thursday gained 40 kobo to firm against the dollar at the parallel market in Lagos. The News Agency of…
National Assembly to reconvene next Tuesday, says deputy Speaker
The National Assembly will reconvene on Tuesday, August 14. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yussuff Lasun, has just…
Salah, Ronaldo and Messi on UEFA Champions League awards’ shortlist
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah joined regulars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on UEFA’s shortlist for the best forwards who played in its Champions…
Woman tells court she was deceived into marry her husband
The President of Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, Mr Suleiman Apanpan, on Thursday dissolved an eight-year-old marriage between Aminat Olaniyi…
Kalinic joins Atletico from AC Milan
Atletico Madrid have signed Croatia striker Nikola Kalinic on a three-year deal from AC Milan, the Europa League winners announced on Thursday.…
New DSS boss to review Dasuki, other detentions
The acting Director-General of the Department of State Services ( DSS), Mr Matthew Seiyefa, said the service was reviewing all cases of…
EFCC arrests ex-DSS DG Ita Ekpeyong
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Director-General of the Department of State Services, Ita Ekpeyong. Our correspondent who…
21,476 Nigerians in 2017 overstayed visas in USA
No fewer than 21,476 Nigerians have overstayed their visas to the United States within the last one year, Per second news media…
2018 Hajj: Over 1 million pilgrims arrive Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Directorate General for Passports has announced that 1,057,880 pilgrims, arrived in Saudi Arabia for the 2018 Hajj. The Directorate said…