Stay away from N2.1trillion pension fund, PDP warns Buhari, APC
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari not to dip hands in the N2.1 trillion pension funds to implement infrastructural projects in the country.
Yuletide: Lagos residents form vigilante over livestock theft
Funny as it may sound, some residents of Igando, Akesan, Egan and environs in Alimosho Local Government Area of the State have deliberately deprived themselves of sleep, just to keep watch over their live stock.
UK’s Johnson Brexit deal secures first win in new parliament
Britain’s new parliament on Friday gave its initial approval to a revised EU divorce deal (by Johnson) that sets up a high-stakes clash with Brussels over the sides’ future ties. The 358 to 234 vote paves the way for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to deliver on his winning general election promise to “get Brexit done” […]
Evangelical magazine founded by Billy Graham supports Trump’s impeachment
Christianity Today, a leading US evangelical Christian publication, said Thursday that the United States President, Donald Trump is “morally lost and confused” and should be removed from office. In an editorial, the magazine said it generally steers clear of politics but “we do feel it necessary from time to time to make our own opinions […]
Trump has one of best weeks apart from impeachment
Surprisingly, for a capital paralyzed by Democratic-Republican gridlock and a presidency mired in scandal, a whole string of major breakthroughs came through at once. While Democrats and Republicans tussle over how his Senate impeachment trial will unfold, possibly in January, he is fighting to refocus voters’ minds on the brighter side of his presidency ahead […]
Turkey fined for fan behaviour, players warned over salutes
UEFA on Friday fined Turkey’s football federation 50,000 euros ($55,360) for their supporters’ behaviour and warned several players following military salutes performed during two Euro 2020 qualifiers. Turkey fans caused crowd disturbances in the 1-1 draw with France on October 14, while Hakan Calhanoglu and Cenk Tosun were among a number of players reprimanded for […]
Newly impeached Trump to deliver State of Union February 4
United States President Donald Trump has accepted the invitation from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to deliver his state of the union speech on February 4, the White House said Friday. The invite for the annual presidential speech to Congress comes at a charged political moment, with Trump freshly impeached for abuse of power and obstruction […]
Buhari congratulates APC Governors on their Supreme Court victories
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated All Progressives Congress (APC) governors on their Supreme Court victories, after what he called “your patient legal battles to defend your mandates.” The President’s congratulatory message was communicated through a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Friday. The President said: […]
Raiola says Pogba wants to stay at Man Utd after Real Madrid interest
Mino Raiola has rubbished suggestions Paul Pogba could leave Manchester United in January, claiming the Frenchman is the best midfielder in the world. Pogba, 26, has long been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, with Real Madrid and Juventus thought to be interested in his signature. Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Friday ruled […]
Lagos Dep Gov calls on Lagosians to be alive to their civic responsibilities
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat on Friday called on Lagosians to be alive to their civic responsibilities and obey the state’s laws. The deputy governor made the call at the opening of the civic week celebrations organised by Lagos State Office Of the Civic Engagement in Ikeja. Hamzat said that civic […]
How my foundation ‘ll tackle malaria in Africa – Nwoko
ABUJA- BILLIONAIRE businessman and politician,Ned Nwoko and his celebrity wife, Regina Daniels,have launched a project aimed at tackling malaria in Africa.
