Alleged fraud: EFCC opens trial in Nwoboshi’s case, calls 2 witnesses
June 20, 2018 Four years after a PDP Senator, Peter Nwoboshi, allegedly committed a N322 million fraud, his trial started off on Wednesday in Lagos with the prosecution opening…
Port Harcourt fans urge eagles to score early goals against Iceland
June 20, 2018 Soccer fans in Port Harcourt have urged the Super Eagles to try and score early goals in Friday’s second group match against Iceland at the FIFA World…
68.5 million people living as refugees globally—UNHCR
June 20, 2018 The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), says about 68.5 million people are currently living as refugees around the world. The UNHCR High Commissioner, Mr Philipo…
Women call on Liberia’s Weah to keep his promise of equal land rights
June 20, 2018 A promise by Liberian A promise by Liberian President George Weah to change laws that discriminate against women is spurring campaigners to push for legal reform to…
Ronaldo becomes Europe’s top scorer with strike against Morocco
June 20, 2018 Cristiano Ronaldo became Europe’s all-time leading international scorer with 85 goals when he headed in Portugal’s opening strike in their World Cup Group B match against Morocco…
NSE compensates 17 investors who suffer losses in 2017
June 20, 2018 Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) says it has compensated 17 investors who suffered pecuniary losses in the course of transactions with N6.39 million in 2017 under its Investors…
Buhari signs 2018 Appropriation Bill into law, expresses concern over changes
June 20, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday signed the 2018 Appropriation Bill of N9.12 trillion into law after seven months of its submission to National Assembly (NASS). The President,…
Iran permits women to attend public viewing centres for Wednesday’s World Cup match
June 20, 2018 Iranian authorities have permitted women to access public viewing centres of the football World Cup after recent national and international protests against the long-standing ban. “The permit…
OPEC, non-OPEC countries seek cooperation to stabilise crude oil price
June 20, 2018 Mr Suhail Al Mazrouei, the President of Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says OPEC and non-OPEC countries are working on long-term pact that can extend their…
RIFAN lauds FG for plans to shut borders to curb rice smuggling
June 20, 2018 The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has commended the Federal Government for its plans to shut Nigeria’s border with a neighbouring country to stem rice…