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Former Trump campaign staffer sues over pregnancy discrimination

Former Trump campaign staffer sues over pregnancy discrimination

A staff member of Donald Trump 2016 presidential campaign is suing the campaign for pregnancy discrimination, alleging she was stripped of job responsibilities after being impregnated by her supervisor. In court papers filed on Monday in New York, Arlene Delgado said she learned she was pregnant in mid-November 2016, around the time Trump won the […]

Nigerian stock market closes for Christmas with 0.10% loss

Nigerian stock market closes for Christmas with 0.10% loss

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed for Christmas and Boxing Day holidays on Tuesday with a marginal loss of 0.10 per cent. Specifically, the All-Share Index dropped 24.92 points or 0.10 per cent to close at 26,090.88 compared with 26,115.60 recorded on Monday. In the same vein, the market capitalisation lost N10 billion to close […]

Abbeyyte eulogies women in new single, ‘All I Want’

Abbeyyte eulogies women in new single, ‘All I Want’

Serial entrepreneur cum music artiste, Omokaro Abiodun Ezekiel also known as Abbeyyte puts his versatility on display in his new single titled “All I Want”. The talented singer dedicates his new song to women and appreciates them. Produced by Meshe, the mid-tempo song showcases the artiste’s flexibility as he swings quite comfortably in between singing […]

Presidency speaks on release of Sowore

Presidency speaks on release of Sowore

ABUJA-THE Presidency last night spoke on the release of the detained Convener of Revolution Now Movement, Omoyele Sowore, saying that his arrest and detention had nothing to do with his journalism practice. 

Rodgers backs Leicester ‘resilience’ against Liverpool

Rodgers backs Leicester ‘resilience’ against Liverpool

Brendan Rodgers has insisted Leicester’s recent loss to Premier League champions Manchester City was just a “bump in the road” as they prepare for the visit of leaders Liverpool. Second-placed Leicester are 10 points adrift of Liverpool following a 3-1 defeat by City — their first loss since October. Liverpool, bidding for their first English […]

Nigeria earns N5trn from oil in 11 months

Nigeria earns N5trn from oil in 11 months

Nigeria earned N5 trillion from oil in 11 months ending November 2019, representing 1.2 percent decline, year-on-year, YoY, from N5.1 trillion earned in the same period of 2018.

Abia governor signs 2020 budget

Abia governor signs 2020 budget

Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, on Tuesday signed the 2020 state appropriation bill of N137, 419,617,116 billion into law. Ikpeazu presented a budget proposal of N136.617 billion to the state House of Assembly on November 18. The budget, which the lawmakers increased by N1.9 billion was signed into law at the Government House, Umuahia. Speaking […]

Devt expert calls for agric intervention for survivors of insurgency

Devt expert calls for agric intervention for survivors of insurgency

By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A development expert, Tunde Ojei, on Tuesday, called for agricultural intervention for men and women who survived insurgent attacks in the North East region. Ojei made the call while speaking with Vanguard on the way to bring out victims of the conflict from poverty and dependency through agricultural engagement that […]

Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick severs last ties to company

Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick severs last ties to company

About a decade after co-founding Uber, Travis Kalanick on Tuesday severed his last ties from the ride-hailing giant, announcing he would exit the board of directors at the end of 2019. Kalanick, who was pushed out as chief executive in 2017 amid revelations about the controversial business practices that accompanied the company’s stunning rise, will […]

Minister orders NBET chief to step down

Minister orders NBET chief to step down

The Minister of Power, Engr. Saleh Mamman, on Tuesday, ordered the Managing Director of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company Limited (NBET), Maryln Amobi, to step down with immediate effect. The minister had earlier ordered the indefinite suspension of the Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency, Damilola Ogunbiyi. In a statement issued by his special […]

Mandzukic quits Juve for Qatari club Al Duhail

Mandzukic quits Juve for Qatari club Al Duhail

Croat striker Mario Mandzukic has quit Juventus to join Al Duhail, the Qatari club announced Tuesday. According to local media, Mandzukic signed up on a two-and-a-half-year contract. No transfer details were given. The 33-year-old forward has not played for Juve since Mauricio Sarri took over as coach in June. READ ALSO: Lampard defends Rudiger’s integrity after […]

DPR seals 9 filling stations in Sokoto

DPR seals 9 filling stations in Sokoto

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has sealed nine filling stations in Sokoto for selling above controlled price and non-compliance to safety regulations.

Okowa condemns attack on Jonathan

Okowa condemns attack on Jonathan

Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has condemned in strong terms Tuesday’s attack on former President Goodluck Jonathan at his Otuoke home in Bayelsa.