UK Government Reacts As Buhari Signs Police Bill
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has hailed the signing of the Nigeria Police bill 2020 into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday. Writing on her verified Twitter page, Laing said it is a step in the right direction. In what she described as ‘excellent news,’ she noted that ‘The Nigeria Police Bill is […]
WTO Includes Okonjo-Iweala In Final List, Evicts 3 Candidates
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, has been included in the final shortlist of candidates for the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The WTO members, however, evicted three candidates from the race to be the next DG of the body, according to Bloomberg on Friday. The Geneva-based WTO said Egypt’s […]
Nigerians Attack Buhari Govt Over ‘Self-Certification’ Forms
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Government has come under attack over the compulsory registration of self-certification forms. The Buhari-led government had on Thursday ordered that all Nigerians with account holders in any financial institution must obtain, complete and submit Self–Certification Forms. The forms are required by the relevant financial institutions to do due diligence procedures in line […]
God Has Freed Me From Captivity – Chikwendu, FFK’s Ex-Wife
Precious Chikwendu, estranged wife of former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has broken her silence since the news of the crash of her marriage hits the public. Chikwendu allegedly called it quit with Fani-Kayode over alleged domestic violence. The crash of the marriage has set tongues wagging on social media. Chikwendu took to her Instagram page […]
COVID-19 Cases Escalate In UK, Hospital Admissions Double
Hospital admissions for COVID-19 are doubling every eight days in the United Kingdom, as the country records a surge in coronavirus infections. However, Britain’s health minister Matt Hancock refused to say whether or not another national lockdown would be imposed next month. COVID-19 cases started to rise again in Britain in September, with between 3,000 […]
Juventus Terminate Higuain Contract, Lose €18.3m
Serie A champions Juventus confirmed on Thursday they had terminated Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain’s contract by mutual consent. The former Real Madrid and Napoli forward is reportedly set to join David Beckham’s Major League Soccer franchise Inter Miami. “This operation generates a negative economic effect of approximately €18.3m on the 2019/20 financial year due to […]
Why Edo Electorate Must Use Election To Liberate State – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says Edo electorate must be mobilised for the gubernatorial election with a focus of liberating the State. Wike gave the charge at a meeting organised for leaders and elected representatives of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Benin City on Thursday. He said they have done extensive campaigns from ward […]
Ondo Election: INEC Begins Recruitment Of NYSC Members
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced the opening of a special link for the registration of additional National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), members as ad hoc staff for Ondo State governorship election. Read Also: INEC Begins Distribution Of Sensitive Materials In Edo The commission disclosed this in a statement issued by Mr Festus […]
Trump Faces New Sexual Assault Allegations
A former model has accused US President Donald Trump of groping and forcibly kissing her in 1997 — the latest allegation made against the Republican incumbent just weeks before he seeks reelection. Amy Dorris told Britain’s The Guardian that Trump sexually assaulted her in his VIP suite at the US Open tennis tournament in New York — […]
FIFA President Meets Trump To Discuss 2026 World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has met U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss preparations for the 2026 World Cup, the global football body said on Thursday. The U.S. is to co-host the finals with Mexico and Canada. FIFA said in a statement that Infantino travelled to Washington to discuss the establishment of a FIFA headquarters in […]
Gambia President Warns Of Economic Slowdown
Gambian President Adama Barrow warned Thursday that the coronavirus pandemic is causing an economic slowdown and slumping tax revenues in the tiny West African state. In a state of the union address, Barrow also said that planned oil drilling operations — a potential economic boost for the poor country — have been suspended until 2021 […]
Edo Poll: Buhari Sends Message To APC, PDP, Others
President Muhammadu Buhari has advised political parties, candidates and security agents to behave responsibly in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo. The president, in a message to voters, political parties, election officials and security personnel, also warned against what he described as ‘the do-or-die mentality to politics.’ Read Also: Nigeria At 60: Buhari Unveils Anniversary […]