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27/06/2019

The son of Nigerian playwright Wole Soyinka has weighed in on the debate about whether his father should have been forced to move from an aeroplane's window seat by a much younger man.

The incident inspired a lot of social media commentary earlier this week as some interpreted it as the youth of Nigeria standing up for themselves.

The son of Nigerian playwright Wole Soyinka has weighed in on the debate about whether his father should have been forced to move from an aeroplane's window se

27/06/2019

Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Cameroon following their Women's World Cup last-16 loss to England in Valenciennes.

World football's governing body is investigating Cameroon for team misconduct, offensive behaviour and fair play breaches.

Sunday's game was marred by Cameroon's reaction to two video assistant referee decisions, and by poor challenges.

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Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Cameroon following their Women's World Cup last-16 loss to England in Valenciennes. World football's govern

27/06/2019

The Federal Government through the Presidential Amnesty Programme is set to train 2,500 Niger Delta Youths on fishing and associated seafood production.

The training which is to last for three months is expected to empower on a full time basis, a minimum of 2,000 youths who would in turn be taken off the Amnesty programme, saving the government N1.9 billion annually.

The Federal Government through the Presidential Amnesty Programme is set to train 2,500 Niger Delta Youths on fishing and associated seafood production. The

27/06/2019

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has approved the re-constitution of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board as follows:

1. Venerable Fyneface Akah (Chairman: Obio/Akpor LGA)

2.Mr Cyril Hart (Member: Bonny LGA)

3. Mr Precious Baridoo (Member: Khana LGA)

4. Chief Faith Amaso: Member: Ogu/Bolo LGA).

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has approved the re-constitution of the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board as follows: 1. Venerable Fyne

27/06/2019

A Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, Wednesday, endorsed the terms of out of court settlement adopted by the DAAR Communications Plc and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).

A Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, Wednesday, endorsed the terms of out of court settlement adopted by the DAAR Communications Plc and the National Broadc

27/06/2019

The United Nations on Drug and Crime says cannabis is the most widely used drug globally with an estimated 188 million people having used the drug in the previous year.

The UN body’s Country Rep,Oliver Stolpe, disclosed this at the 2019 World Drug Day on Wednesday in Abuja.

The United Nations on Drug and Crime says cannabis is the most widely used drug globally with an estimated 188 million people having used the drug in the previ

27/06/2019

The Federal Capital Territory Administration on Wednesday gave two weeks ultimatum to residents of Ipet-5 Estate in Lokogoma District, Abuja Municipal Area Council, whose buildings are along waterways and road corridors, to vacate the areas.

The FCT Permanent Secretary, Chinyeaka Ohaa, gave the warning during a visit to the Estate, in Abuja.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration on Wednesday gave two weeks ultimatum to residents of Ipet-5 Estate in Lokogoma District, Abuja Municipal Area Cou

26/06/2019

The Edo Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says no fewer than 362 suspects were arrested for illicit drugs use and trafficking between June 2018 and May 2019.

The State Commander, Mr Buba Wakawa, disclosed this on Wednesday in Benin at the ceremony marking the 2019 United Nations Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

The Edo Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says no fewer than 362 suspects were arrested for illicit drugs use and trafficking betwee

26/06/2019

A Kenyan MP has been arrested after saying he would beat up foreign traders if they did not leave the country.

Charles Njagua Kanyi said in a video that Tanzanian and Ugandan traders were taking Kenyan business and "enough is enough".

A diplomatic row erupted and Tanzania's prime minister summoned the Kenyan high commissioner for an explanation.

A Kenyan MP has been arrested after saying he would beat up foreign traders if they did not leave the country. Charles Njagua Kanyi said in a video that Tan

26/06/2019

A man who was picked up by a helicopter in the middle of a huge traffic jam in Nigeria had suffered a stroke, the helicopter company has told the BBC.

The video from Sunday spread widely on social media, with many speculating it showed a billionaire who had called the helicopter to escape the four-hour long traffic jam.

A man who was picked up by a helicopter in the middle of a huge traffic jam in Nigeria had suffered a stroke, the helicopter company has told the BBC. The v

26/06/2019

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has dissolved the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB).

The dissolution takes immediate effect.

The Governor directed members of the board to hand over all property and documents of the Board in their possession to the most senior officer.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has dissolved the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB). The dissolution takes immediate effect.

26/06/2019

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday suspended a training strike
over unpaid bonuses at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt following last-minute
pleas by the NFF.

Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) promised to pay a win bonus
from their 1-0 victory over the swallows Burundi on Saturday, by the end of the
week.

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday suspended a training strike over unpaid bonuses at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt following last-minute pleas by the NF

26/06/2019

Crude looks poised for a larger rebound ahead of the Group of 20 (G20) summit as the price of oil extends the series of higher highs and lows from the previous week.

Developments coming out of the G20 summit may shake up the near-term outlook for crude as US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with China President Xi Jinping.

Crude looks poised for a larger rebound ahead of the Group of 20 (G20) summit as the price of oil extends the series of higher highs and lows from th

26/06/2019

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has appealed to journalists to put Nigeria’s interest first in their reportage.

Buratai made the appeal on Tuesday in Maiduguri, at a dinner for National Executive members of Nigeria Association of Women journalists (NAWOJ), who were on an on the spot assessment of the security situation in the North East.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has appealed to journalists to put Nigeria’s interest first in their reportage. Buratai made the ap

26/06/2019

The police on Wednesday arraigned a 25-year-old taxi driver, Kenneth Edet, in a Grade I Area Court in Mpape, Abuja, for allegedly kidnapping 10 children.

The police charged Edet, who lives in Mpape, with one count of abduction.

The Prosecution Counsel, Mr Edwin Ochayi, told the court that the case was reported at the Mpape Police Station on June 22.

The police on Wednesday arraigned a 25-year-old taxi driver, Kenneth Edet, in a Grade I Area Court in Mpape, Abuja, for allegedly kidnapping 10 children. Th

26/06/2019

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his called on State governments to work with the federal arm in its quest for sustainable peace and development.

The president made the call while addressing a delegation from Nasarawa state led by the state governor Abdullahi Sule when they paid him a courtesy visit at the state house, Abuja.

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his called on State governments to work with the federal arm in its quest for sustainable peace and development. T

25/06/2019

Reigning champions Cameroon and four-time winners Ghana kick off their respective Group F campaigns in Ismailia on Tuesday.

The Indomitable Lions - managed by former Real Madrid and AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf - play Guinea-Bissau at 17:00 GMT.

Reigning champions Cameroon and four-time winners Ghana kick off their respective Group F campaigns in Ismailia on Tuesday. The Indomitable Lions - managed

25/06/2019

A special delegation from Nasarawa State on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, paid a thank you visit to President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing sons of the state into strategic positions.

The delegation was led by Gov. Abdullahi Sule and the immediate past governor of the state, Sen. Tanko Al-Makura.

Buhari recently appointed Mohammed Adamu and Brig.-Gen.

A special delegation from Nasarawa State on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, paid a thank you visit to President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing sons

25/06/2019

An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered a 65-year-old man, Bayo Akinwete, to be remanded in prison custody over the r**e of his 13 year old daughter.

This according to the magistrate is to enable the court seek legal advice from the office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).

The court also did not take the plea of the accused.

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An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered a 65-year-old man, Bayo Akinwete, to be remanded in prison custody over the r**e of his 13 year old daught

25/06/2019

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday said no fewer than 83 persons died in road accidents in Edo between January and May, 2019.

The corps Commander in the state, Mr Anthony Oko, made this known in Benin, at the Second Quarter Retreat with “Corps Visibility, the Basis for Improved Command Performance” as theme, organised for personnel of the command.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday said no fewer than 83 persons died in road accidents in Edo between January and May, 2019. The corps Command

25/06/2019

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the State Government will not permit the proliferation of vigilante groups, stating that youths interested in helping to build the state's security architecture should join the State Neighbourhood Safety Corps Agency.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the State Government will not permit the proliferation of vigilante groups, stating that yout

25/06/2019

The Somali National University has held its first graduation ceremony in more than three decades.

The university, based in the capital, Mogadishu, was shut down in the early 1990s after the breakout of civil war and unrest. It reopened in 2014.

More than 130 graduates were awarded degree certificates during Monday's ceremony.

The Somali National University has held its first graduation ceremony in more than three decades. The university, based in the capital, Mogadishu, was shut

25/06/2019

In a bid to defend its fledgeling new currency against black market speculation, Zimbabwe‘s Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has outlawed the use of the US dollar and a host of other foreign currencies in local transactions.

In a bid to defend its fledgeling new currency against black market speculation, Zimbabwe‘s Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube  has  outlawed the u

25/06/2019

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in New York said the huge development challenges facing Nigeria and the rest of Africa were “excellent opportunities for groundbreaking investments and innovation”.

He stated this as a guest at an interactive session hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), a think-tank.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in New York said the huge development challenges facing Nigeria and the rest of Africa were “excellent opportunities for groundb

25/06/2019

The Nigerian Army has arrested three suspects in Sokoto State it described as notorious bandits.

The army spokesman, Col. Sagir Musa, in a statement in Abuja named one of them as Malam Ibrahim.

He said the suspect was a notorious bandits’ informant and collaborator renowned for collecting ransom on their behalf.

The Nigerian Army has arrested three suspects in Sokoto State it described as notorious bandits. The army spokesman, Col. Sagir Musa, in a statement in Abuj

25/06/2019

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has been warned to steer clear of the political happenings in Bauchi State.

The warning was made by a Coalition of 30 political parties in the State, which also asked him to mind the domestic political affairs of Edo State and stop interfering in the Speakership tussle of the Bauchi House of Assembly.

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has been warned to steer clear of the political happenings in B

25/06/2019

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar say they are going to appeal against the ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Court which declined to make an order granting them access the INEC server allegedly used in collating the February 23 general election.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar say they are going to appeal against the ruling of the Presidential Election

25/06/2019

In a bid to create access to quality education, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced the total abolition of all forms of fees and levies in public primary and secondary schools across the state.

Governor Wike directed State-Owned Primary and Secondary Schools to stop collecting fees and levies from students and pupils with immediate effect.

In a bid to create access to quality education,  Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has announced  the total abolition of all forms of f

25/06/2019

The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal has ordered President Muhammadu Buhari to respond within 5 days to the appeal filed against his qualification for the 2019 presidential election.

The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal has ordered President Muhammadu Buhari to respond within 5 days to the appeal filed against his qualification for the

24/06/2019

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, says he will bring inflation to single digit within the next five years.

Emefiele made the promise in Abuja on Monday during a press briefing on his policy road map in his second term.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inflation rate dropped to 11.4 per cent as at May.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, says he will bring inflation to single digit within the next five years. Emefiele made the p

24/06/2019

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora not to rely entirely on social media reports on the security challenges facing the country.

Speaking at a townhall meeting in New York on Sunday evening, Osinbajo said the social media “tends to be hysterical about practically everything”.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora not to rely entirely on social media reports on the security challenges facing the country.

24/06/2019

The late Eritrean-American rapper Nipsey Hussle was given the award for best male hip hop artist at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards at the weekend.

He was shot dead aged 33 in March.

John Legend and DJ Khaled performed a musical tribute to Nipsey during the ceremony, which celebrates black culture in America.

The late Eritrean-American rapper Nipsey Hussle was given the award for best male hip hop artist at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards at the week

24/06/2019

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is under investigation for money laundering by the country's corruption watchdog.

After reports of this came out over the weekend, the watchdog, called the Public Protector, issued a statement on Monday clarifying the nature of the investigation.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is under investigation for money laundering by the country's corruption watchdog. After reports of this came out ove

24/06/2019

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) says the flurry of attacks by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the last couple of weeks followed pressure mounted on them by foreign collaborators to establish caliphate.

It, however, assured that it was working with national forces to thwart the terrorists’ effort to make the Lake Chad area a sanctuary.

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) says the flurry of attacks by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the last couple of weeks followed pr