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The World Trade Organisation, (WTO) Confirms Okonjo-Iweala and South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee as Last Two DG Contenders. Eight persons Killed as gas plant explosion occurs in Ipaja, Lagos. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Schools to resume Academic Activities on Monday, October 12.

Live updates: France, United States and Russia to hold talks in Geneva on Nagorno-Karabakh. Human Rights Watch (HRW) says ‘Over 130,000 Rohingya Muslims are living in ‘open prison’ in Myanmar’. United Nations reports that Attackers kill 25 displaced civilians in a convoy returning to their homes in central-northern Burkina Faso.

Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli appointed as the 19th Emir of Zazzau by the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Federal Government announces its plan to totally close a section of Third Mainland Bridge for a period of 2-days starting from Friday. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) to commence the issuance of visas […]

Vice-presidential debate live updates: Mike Pence and Kamala Harris face off in Vice-Presidential debate. Historic verdict: Celebrations as Greece courts convicts the Fascist Golden Dawn Group. Russian President Vladimir Putin criticizes Joe Biden’s ‘sharp anti-Russian rhetoric’. Successful testing of the new ‘hypersonic Tsirkon missile’ by Russia. Sheikh Meshaal becomes the new […]

Pakistan police hunts for suspects involved in the killing of Ahmadi professor. Flooding in East Africa hits six million people and has destroyed people’s homes. US court mandates Iran to pay $1.4bn over missing ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson who went missing during a visit to an Iranian island in March […]

120 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases in Nigeria rise to 59,465.  President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new salary and retirement age for teachers. Nigerians protest against the killings and illegal extortion by the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, (SARS) operatives. N2.2bn Fraud: Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose’s Trial […]

Storm Alex: Four killed as deadly flash floods hit south-eastern France and north-western Italy. Kyrgyzstan election: Protests erupts in Bishkek over allegations of vote-rigging in Sunday’s parliamentary election. River Nile row: Ethiopia’s civil aviation authority bans all flights above Grand Renaissance Dam for security reasons. A 26-year-old Jewish student has been […]

58 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases in Nigeria now 59,345.  The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu says “Travellers must bear fill cost of CIVID-19 test”. President Muhammed Buhari warns agitators.  Association of South East Town Unions (ASETU) raise alarm over the food […]

President Donald Trump and his opponent Biden rain insults in chaotic White House debate. India court acquits BJP leaders from India’s governing party for their alleged role in the demolition of Babri mosque in 1992. Outcry in Canada over treatment of dying indigenous woman, Joyce Echaquan. The disabled Indians fight […]

187 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases in Nigeria now 58,647.  As schools reopen the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire says the Federal Government fears the likely surge of COVID-19 cases in the country. 80 international passengers tested positive of COVID-19 7 days after arrival to the country – […]

136 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases in Nigeria now 58,460.  President Muhammadu Buhari mourns security agents and others who died in the weekend’s terrorist attack on the convoy of Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum. The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye says […]

Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah dies at the age of 91. One of Armenia’s fighter jets was shot down by a Turkish jet in a major escalation in the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh region. The MS Estonia ferry disaster in 1994: Estonia, Sweden and Finland to examine new evidence […]

125 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases in Nigeria now 57,849.  The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) tells Labour that any Strike Action Will Worsen Nigeria’s Economy. President Muhammadu Buhari affirms that CAMA law will ensure transparency. The National Industrial Court, Abuja restrains Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union […]

North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un apologise for the killing of South Korean official saying ”the incident should never have happened” A well-deserving police officer has been shot dead at Croydon Custody Centre in south London by man held in custody. Two Journalists and Four others stabbed with a meat cleaver near […]

Mali faces economic recession and political crisis after coup.  ECOWAS Court of Justice fix Friday to hear suit challenging ECOWAS sanctions in Mali.  Vietnamese police seized over 320,000 used condoms that were washed and repackaged  to be illegally sold to customers. In an effort to combat the far right, the […]

Another massive gas explosion burst Ajuwon, Iju area of Lagos this afternoon. The Republic of Korea donates ‘three Smart Testing Booths’ to Nigeria to support the government’s efforts in testing Coronavirus. President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Guinea Bissau On 47th Independence anniversary and Pledges Support for Peace. Femi Gbajabiamila advises the […]

176 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases in Nigeria now 57,613.  The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) pleads for an upward review of the retirement age of teachers and education officers. Members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) to meet on Thursday over Labour’s planned strike. Labour to begin […]

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu have been issued certificates of return by The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Former Central Bank Governor, Mohammed Sanusi (II) advices Nigeria to take economic diversification more seriously in order to experience growth and development. Former President Goodluck Jonathan says […]

The US space agency (Nasa) releases plan for Moon return by 2024. Suspects involved in the kidnap and rape of a nine-year-old girl in rural France have been arrested. A former real estate tycoon Ren Zhiqiang has been sentenced to 18 years in jail on charges of corruption, bribery and […]

97 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases in Nigeria now 57,242.  Deep concerns as schools resume, stakeholders list their various expectations.  Shehu Idris, Emir of Zazzau dies at 84.  Buhari in shock and grief over the death of Emir of Zazzau, Shehu Idris.  President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Godwin Obaseki […]

China to conduct military exercises near the Taiwan Strait as US official visits. Belarus president, Alexander Lukashenko closes western borders with Poland and Lithuania and place army on high alert. U.S. President Donald Trump plans Executive Order to Punish Arms Trade With Iran. 

131 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases in Nigeria now 56,735.  Federal Government mandates schools to conduct compulsory weekly COVID-19 assessment.  Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) experts says Nigerians should continue the use of face mask and temperature checks until COVID vaccine is found.  Federal Government says Coronavirus […]

126 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases in Nigeria now 56,604.  Nigeria 60th independence logo unveiled by President Muhammadu Buhari.  The Federal Government of Nigeria to mark Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary with year-long celebration.  Buhari says Nigeria is the most prosperous black nation in the world.  Mr. Femi Falana […]

9.2MILLION now in lockdown as Health secretary Matt Hancock announces new COVID curfew and restrictions. 550,000 without power in US due to deadly storms caused by Hurricane Sally. The statue of Spanish conquistador Sebastián de Belalcázar in the south-western city of Popayán was toppled by Indigenous protesters. Current president of […]

More than 200 prisoners escape Moroto facility in north-east Uganda. Barbados makes plans of becoming a Republican state next year by removing Queen Elizabeth as it’s head of state. Unicef calls on the Nigerian authorities to urgently intervene in an Islamic court’s decision to sentence a 13-year-old boy to 10 […]

Ten Tanzanian pupils burn to death in dormitory fire. Hurricane Sally forms off US Gulf Coast, threatens southern US states including Florida, Mississippi and Alabama. Donald Trump heads to California for wildfires briefing as death toll increases. David Cameron, Fifth UK former Prime Minister speaks out against post-Brexit bill. Yoshihide […]

Afghan-Taliban peace talks an ‘exceptional opportunity for peace’- says Head of Afghanistan’s peace council. Greek police on Lesbos island fire tear gas at protesting Moria migrants who were left homeless when their camp burned down on Wednesday. India-China dispute: Five missing Indian nationals has been released by China. Iran executes […]

Former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan says, ”Africa Won’t Get Democracy Right without adapting Electronic Voting System”. United Arab Emirates government tells Nigerians and other foreigners in the United Arab Emirates whose resident visas has expired have till November 17 to vacate the country. The authorities laid emphasis on those who […]

“Over half a million people in Oregon flee from deadly wildfires that are raging across the Pacific Northwest”. – Says authorities. The EU threatens legal action if UK government does not scrap its controversial International Market Bill ‘by end of month’. The Japanese ship operator of the tanker that leaked over […]

Microsoft reveals that Russian hackers who hacked the 2016 Democratic campaign targets US election again. Congo Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege under United Nations protection after receiving death threats. Death of an ICON: Dame Diana Rigg a Bond actress and star of The Avengers and Game Of Thrones dies at the age of 82. BRUSSELS warns Boris Johnson […]

The Federal Government orders striking members of National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to” return to their duty posts immediately”. Okonjo-Iweala seek global support as election for World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General position began in Geneva on Monday. Buhari cautions West African Leaders against tenure elongation as Akufo-Addo becomes new […]

The international rights group slams Malta for “unlawful” treatment of migrants in the Mediterranean attempting to cross from North Africa. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges EU to be ‘ fair and impartial’ in Mediterranean row. A Belarus opposition leader, Maria Kolesnikova has reportedly been ‘detained at Ukraine border’. India […]

Nigeria’s Revenues have fallen by almost 60 percent since the COVID-19 Pandemic – says Buhari. Chris Ngige asks National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to end strike, Embrace Dialogue. Medical Experts says, there will be a massive surge of COVID-19 cases as Nigerians abandon face masks. ‘This is unacceptable’: The […]