Shettima calls for probe of Jonathan’s Govt N500m Chibok school reconstruction fund
Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno, on Tuesday called for detailed investigation on what happened to the N500 million said to have been released for the reconstruction of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok.
UN is mere “talk club” – Trump
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised the UN, describing the global body as a mere talk club.
LASU’s property was never on fire- Management
The Lagos State University, has refuted media reports that its property was on fire, Monday, stating that there was only a minor fire incident at a section of the lock up shops in the university.
Finance minister sacked, ministry split
Alfonso Prat Gay, the Finance Minister of Argentina has been been sacked. Argentine government said it dismissed the Treasury and the Minister and split the agency into two ministries.
Sony deletes tweets on Britney Spears’s death, blames hackers
Yet her fans’ hearts may have skipped a beat today when tweets purportedly from Sony Music Entertainment said “RIP @britneyspears #RIPBritney 1981-2016” and “Britney spears is dead by accident! We will tell you more soon #RIPBritney.”
I prefer to win Premier League title than record, says Chelsea’s Conte
Antonio Conte has challenged his Chelsea stars to use their club record run of 12 successive victories as the foundation to win the Premier League title.
Opposition leader jailed 5-years over Facebook post
An opposition leader in Cambodia, Sam Rainsy has been sentenced to 5-years in prison for a fake Facebook post.
Baggage delay: NCAA fines Arik Air N6 million
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a N6million fine to Arik Air Limited for contravening the provisions of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs).
Man jailed for call to end male control over women in Saudi
A Saudi man has been jailed for one year for calling for an end to the Muslim kingdom’s guardianship system that gives men wide controls over women, local media said Tuesday.
Egypt passes press gag law
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will pick a chairman and members of a new media council under a law giving the body the power to fine or suspend publications and broadcasters and give or revoke licences for foreign media.
Gov. Shettima spends Boxing day with Chibok girls
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State spent the Boxing Day with the recently freed 21 Chibok girls.
IS ‘summarily executed’ 13 Iraqi civilians
Islamic State group fighters “summarily executed” 13 civilians after villagers rose up against them at the start of the Iraqi army’s offensive to retake Mosul, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.
Israel says ‘reducing’ ties with nations over UN vote
Israel’s foreign ministry said Tuesday the country was “reducing” ties with nations that voted for last week’s UN Security Council resolution demanding a halt to settlement building in Palestinian territory.
Revive Naira to revitalise economy, expert advises CBN
An Economist, Prof. Sheriffadeen Tella, on Tuesday said that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) must pursue monetary or quantitative easing approach in 2017 to revitalise the economy and solve the country’s lingering foreign exchange crisis.
President Buhari will succeed in ending recession — Olumba Olumba
The Spiritual Head of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) Worldwide, Olumba Olumba says the current recession in Nigeria would end soon if Federal Government continues with its current economic recovery programme.
