France’s EU commissioner candidate, Thierry Breton, is due to be grilled by EU lawmakers on Thursday about his fitness for the role after they rejected […]
Author: Lara Olaniyi
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 Brazil. During the meeting, Putin […]
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 as Indian prime minister for […]
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 Smart Card Reader in 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 UK to leave earlier if […]
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, the colouration of sponsored attacks, […]
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 the price of the commodity […]
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, and is unlikely to achieve […]
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 Initiative (FII) Summit holding in […]
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 herbal medical dealers, saying their […]