Trump wants safe withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria – White House
President Donald Trump wants to ensure the safety of U.S. troops as they withdraw from Syria and has not changed his position removing the forces, the White House said on Monday.
Smugglers kill customs officer, injure another in Ogun
Suspected smugglers on Sunday reportedly killed a Customs Assistant I, Hamisu Sani and injured an Inspector, Tijani Michael during an ambush at Asero community in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Buhari to Nigerians: I will leave a legacy of free, fair elections
President Muhammadu Buhari says free, fair and credible elections are the foundation of political stability and peace in any nation, assuring that he will leave a legacy of free and fair elections.
Sarri demands replacement for Monaco-bound Fabregas
Maurizio Sarri insisted on Monday that Chelsea must replace Cesc Fabregas as the veteran midfielder looks set to leave the Premier League outfit for Thierry Henry’s Monaco.
2019: Buhari surrenders campaigns to Tinubu to face governance
AHEAD of the February 16 presidential election, President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday, announced that he has handed over campaign activities to the national leader of the party, and Campaign Council co-chairman, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, while he concentrates on governance.
Battle of Baga: Army, Air Force kill over 100 Boko Haram terrorists in massive clearance operation
Following a massive land and air onslaught by troops of the Nigerian Military and air strikes by the Nigerian Air Force, over 100 Boko Haram terrorists have been killed in clearance operations in Baga and neighbouring towns, the Army has said.
China saved by goalie howler in narrow win over Kyrgyzstan
A spectacular goalkeeping blunder helped Marcello Lippi’s China avoid a humiliating defeat as they came from behind to narrowly beat minnows Kyrgyzstan 2-1 at the Asian Cup on Monday.
Pope Francis warns of resurgent nationalism, urges help for migrants
Pope Francis warned on Monday against a resurgence of nationalist and populist movements. He also criticised countries that try to solve the migration crisis with unilateral or isolationist actions.
PDP not campaigning on issues – BSO
The United Kingdom chapter of Buhari Support Organisation has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar for not basing their campaigns on issues.
Atiku flays military invasion of Daily Trust offices
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has condemned Sunday invasion of Daily Trust offices in Maiduguri and Abuja, likening the development to an attack on the rights and freedom of Nigerians.
FG to monitor, control public funding of NGOs – Brazil’s Secretary, Cruz
Brazil’s government is increasing oversight over non-governmental organisations’ working in the country and will control public funds given to such groups.
