France’s candidate due to face tough grilling for EU commissioner post
France’s EU commissioner candidate, Thierry Breton, is due to be grilled by EU lawmakers on Thursday about his fitness for…
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Putin, Xi meet on sidelines of Brasilia summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in…
India celebrates 130th birthday of first PM Nehru
India on Thursday celebrated the 130th birthday of its first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Born on Nov. 14, 1889, Nehru remained…
Bayelsa/Kogi: It’s either card reader or no voting — INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says no voter will be allowed to vote without voter card recognised by the…
Brexit: EU prepares to grant UK three-month extension
The EU is preparing to sign off on a Brexit extension to 31 January 2020 with an option for the…
Coincidences of Anambra fire disasters and alleged sponsored attack
Hoodlums gave the disasters recorded in Onitsha, Nnewi, Agulu and Nteje communities in Anambra, between Wednesday Oct.16 and Friday Oct.18,…
Border closure: Rice dealers want loan, count gains
Some rice farmers have appealed to the Federal Government to provide them with affordable loan facilities to boost production to reduce…
Unending protests forces Hong Kong into recession
Hong Kong has fallen into recession, hit by five months of anti-government protests that erupted in flames at the weekend,…
Buhari to embark on private visit to London, after Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia
The Presidency says President Muhammadu Buhari will be embarking on a private visit to London after attending the Future Investment…
Analyst calls for Govt sanction against roadside herbal vendors
An Owerri-based public affairs analyst, Mr Ifeanyi Olumba has called on federal and state governments to sanction activities of roadside…