Taliban agrees to temporary ceasefire in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s ruling council agreed Sunday to a temporary ceasefire in Afghanistan, providing a window in which a peace agreement with the United States can be signed, officials from the insurgent group said. They didn’t say when it would begin. A cease-fire had been demanded by Washington before any peace agreement could be signed. A […]
Chinese court sentences ‘gene-editing’ scientist to three years in prison
A Chinese court sentenced the scientist who created the world’s first “gene-edited” babies to three years in prison on Monday, according to the official Xinhua news agency, on charges of illegally practicing medicine. He Jiankui, then an associate professor at Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen, said in November 2018 that he had […]
Gov Sule signs 2020 budget into law
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule today signed into law the 2020 budget passed by the state House of Assembly into law. The exercise which was witnessed by the speaker Balarabe Abdullahi saw the Governor tasking members of his executive council ensure effective implementation of the budget for speedy development of the state. He commended the […]
One dies, 21 injured as cows cause auto crash in Osun
By Shina Abubakar One person was reported dead and 21 other passengers sustained critical injuries on Sunday when herd of cattle crossing Ife-Ilesa expressway caused an accident involving a Marcopolo luxurious bus. It was gathered that the accident, which occurred around 11.00am triggered traffic along the expressway, forcing motorists and commuters travelling along the axis […]
Lagos Assembly tasks Sanwo-Olu on road projects’ supervision
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday asked the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure to ensure quality supervision of road projects in the state. The House also implored the governor to direct the State Treasury Office (STO) to ensure that contractors were not paid contractual money without […]
Edo Crisis: Lacklustre performance is the bane of Obaseki, not Oshiomhole — Hon Iriase
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC, Hon Pally Iriase on Monday said that lackluster performance is the bane of Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and not former Governor, Adams Oshiomhole. The former House of Representatives, Deputy Majority Whip made this disclosure to journalists at the Abuja Airport. Iriase said the superlative performance of […]
Security :Buhari challenges Security Chiefs on peaceful, stable 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed security chiefs to ensure peaceful and stable socio-economic environment across the country.
PANDEF slams Sultan, insists Christians under persecution in Nigeria
PAN -Niger Delta Forum, (PANDEF), the mouthpiece of monarchs, leaders and stakeholders of coastal states of Niger Delta, Monday, lashed out at the Sultan of Sokoto over his claim that Christians were not under persecution in Nigeria. National Chairman of PANDEF and former Military Administrator of Akwa Ibom State, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (retd) told […]
White House confirms Putin called Trump to thank U.S. for intelligence
The White House on Monday confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin, called U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, to thank him for information that helped foil a potential holiday terrorist attack on Russia.
Equities market trades positive, gains 0.73%
The equities market on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE recorded positive performance today (Monday) on the back of gains recorded by some blue chip companies.
White House confirms Putin called Trump to thank U.S. for intelligence
The White House on Monday confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin, called U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, to thank him for information that helped foil a potential holiday terrorist attack on Russia. White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley, said Putin thanked Trump for information the U.S. provided. “Trump and Putin committed to continuing their […]
Edo govt earmarks 3bn for Enterprise Park, Production Center, others
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said his administration will commit N3bn to the Benin Enterprise and Industrial Park, the Benin River Port, Edo Production Centers and other initiatives to enhance production and other industrial activities in the state by 2020. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication […]
Police arrest pastor for smashing woman’s head with wood
Perez Brisibe – Asaba A youth pastor with a popular Pentecostal church in Otu-Jeremi, Ughelli South local government area of Delta State, has been arrested by the police for allegedly smashing the head of a woman with a wood. The incident occurred last Sunday evening at the Aruorho quarters of Otu-Jeremi. The suspect, Kenneth Lupor […]
UN Chief says climate change, clear, present danger
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, on Monday, said that climate change was not only a long-term problem but also, a clear and present danger.
Over half of Zimbabweans face severe hunger, UN warns
Zimbabwe is facing the worst hunger crisis in 10 years, a deputy director of the World Food Programme (WPF), who addressed the issue in the capital Harare, said on Monday. “More than half of the population of 14 million people is threatened by food insecurity,’’ deputy director Niels Balzer said. Balzer adding that it was […]
FG advised to stop plans of regulating digital journalism
The Nigerian government has been strongly advised to steer clear of any plan to regulate digital journalism in the New Year or in the coming years because regulation of the digital journalism as being contemplated by government runs contrary to the fundamental human rights of freedom of the press and freedom of speech as entrenched […]
