521 African migrants die in Mediterranean Sea in 9 weeks, Nigeria tops list
So far in 2017, 19,567 migrants arrived by sea to Italy and after the latest shipwreck this past weekend, 521 have died at sea – 50 more compared to the…
Okowa signs N294.5bn 2017 Budget into law, reaffirms focus on infrastructural development
Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has assented to the 2017 Appropriation Bill of N294.5 billion with an assurance that his administration will not waver in its commitment to infrastructural…
Dollar still bullish at N460 in parallel market despite CBN’s efforts, vendors blame shady bankers
In the face of the renewed push by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to pump more dollars into the market place, the green back has continued to stay bullish in…
Vienna is world’s best city to live in, Durban Africa’s best, Baghdad global worst in new survey
Vienna, Austria’s grand capital on the Danube river, has topped consulting firm Mercer’s list of cities offering the highest quality of life for the eighth year in a row, while…
Mass promotion in the police; 28,627 personnel move to next rank
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris has approved the promotion of 28, 627 junior officers to their next rank. According to a statement issued by CSP Jimoh Moshood, the…
Court orders arrest of Okorocha’s aides for contempt
A Federal High Court sitting in Owerri has ordered the arrest of five officials serving under Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State over alleged contempt of court. The affected officials…
English FA Cup: It’s Chelsea vs Tottenham; Arsenal vs Man City in semi-finals
Chelsea on Monday knocked out holders Manchester United out of the FA Cup after defeating the Red Devils 1-0 in the quarter-finals at Stamford Bridge. The victory set up a…
PDP to hold unity convention this year, committee recommends political solution
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may hold its national convention in the second quarter of this year where new national officers of the party will be elected. This was part…
Intel to buy Israeli Mobileye for $15.3bn, set to lead in self-driving car market
US giant Intel Corp. said Monday that it has agreed to buy Mobileye, a Jerusalem-based developer of advanced vision and driver assistance systems, for $15.3 billion. The American chipmaker hopes…
Anti-Uduaghan protest is a sponsored political gimmick – Group
The recent protest against the former governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has been described as a political gimmick concocted to embarrass him as well as other targeted Deltans…
