Spanish coastguard rescues over 200 migrants crossing from Africa to Spain
More than 200 migrants were rescued on Wednesday by the Spanish coastguard as they attempted to make the crossing from Africa to Spain, rescue services said on Thursday. The rescue…
Boxing: Nigeria’s Helen Joseph boosts record with win over Hungary’s Horgasx
Nigeria’s boxing sensation Helen Joseph gave fans value for their time on Thursday night with an expected win over Hungary’s Martina Horgasx in Connecticut, U.S. Joseph, aka “The Iron Lady”,…
Nigeria loses 22mb of crude oil in 6 months – Gov Obaseki
Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki said the nation lost about 22 million barrels of its crude oil production to oil theft between January and June 2019. Obaseki disclosed this in…
$9bn arbitration case: Nigerian risks state asset seizures worldwide
A British judge has said he will grant a firm called Process and Industrial Developments Ltd (P&ID) the right to attempt to seize some $9 billion in assets from the…
Africa is not in a debt crisis, I don’t think there’s a deliberate plan by China to indebt any country – Adesina
China is not trying to lead African countries into a debt trap and provides critical investment along with other countries to close a funding gap for crucial infrastructure projects on…
“Partner with us in empowering African entrepreneurs”- Elumelu challenges Japan
Founder Tony Elumelu, Foundation, TEF, Tony Elumelu, CON, challenged the Government of Japan to invest 5% of its $50billion commitment to Africa, in empowering African entrepreneurs. He gave the…
Alleged assault: Imo govt. orders citizen’s arrest against Okorocha
Imo state government on Thursday ordered a citizen’s arrest against Sen. Rochas Okorocha, over alleged assault on a government official, Mr Jasper Ndubuaku. The Secretary to State Government (SSG), Mr…
Bandits kill Catholic Priest in Taraba, set him, vehicle ablaze
Late Rev. Father David Tanko Barely 24 hours after gunman raided villages in Taraba State killing two people, some bandits have ambushed and killed a Catholic priest at Kufai…
Xenophobia: Nigerians in South Africa storm high Commission in protest
A group of Nigerians on Thursday staged a protest at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa’s capital. The protesters, mostly victims of xenophobic attacks in South Africa said…
Our policy interactions with businesses essential for economic growth – Osinbajo
The Federal Government would continue to support the private sector as it plays an important role and contributes to the growth of the economy, according to Vice President Yemi…