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Population growth with the declining economic growth is a terrible combination to have- Ben Bruce
Speaking at the senate's 1year anniversary session on Thursday, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, PDP, Bayelsa East, highlighted the economic challenges the nation was facing at the moment. The Senator noted…
Ukraine calls on France to maintain firm position on issue of sanctions against Russia
The Ukrainian mission in France, on Thursday, called on the French Government to maintain its firm position on the issue of anti-Russian sanctions.This comes after the French Senate on Wednesda…
1,500mw of electricity, lost due to militant activities- NNPC
The epileptic power supply being witnessed all around the country due to the activities of militants in the South-South, shows no sign of improving. A recent report by the Nigerian National Petroleum…
SSS busts ISIS sleeper cell in Kano...5 suspects arrested
Five persons have been arrested in Kano by the State Security Service. The suspects are allegedly connected to the creation of sleeper ISIS training cells in the state, and were on their way to Libya…
Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon
14-time Grand Slam winner, Rafael Nadal, has pulled out from Wimbledon, citing a wrist injury. The Spaniard made the announcement, Thursday, via his Facebook page.Wimbledon is the 3rd Grand Slam even…
Nigerian Army blames Amnesty for misleading the public about Biafra Remembrance Day killings
The Nigerian Army has released a statement disputing claims by Amnesty International that troops carried out extra-judicial killings of pro-Biafra supporters during the Biafra Remembrance Day protest…
Senators praise Saraki for his leadership traits
During a special plenary to mark the first anniversary of the 8th Senate on Thursday, Senate President, Bukola Saraki, received glowing reviews from his colleagues.Saraki received pass marks for his …
Lawmakers resolve to visit Asian factories to investigate allegations of 'killer tomato pastes'
Tomato Paste manufacturers in the country, including Dangote Farms, Erisco Foods Limited and Savanna Farms, yesterday appeared before the House of Representatives Joint Committees on Health Care Serv…
PDP could have taken over the Senate in 2015- Godswill Akpabio
Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio, went down memory lane during the special plenary session at the Senate yesterday. During the session which marked the first anniversary of the Senate, Akpabi…
Obama officially endorses Clinton
US President, Barack Obama, has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Party Presidential Nominee.Obama endorsed Mrs. Clinton on Thursday, after meeting with her opponent for the Democ…
DSS may invite Fayose's top aides for questioning about the Governor's letter to China
Several top state politicians and aides of Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, may be invited by the Department of State Services, DSS, to explain the roles they played in the writing of a letter s…
Work resumes next week on Lagos-Ibadan expressway- Fashola
While speaking at the inaugural Buharimeter Town Hall meeting on Thursday, Fashola said contractors had abandoned several projects because the last administration owed them money; but that even thoug…
UK Government debunks rumors that Buhari is in London to meet secretly with GEJ
The UK Government has come out to debunk rumors circulating around, which suggest that the ear infection treatment was a cover for a secret meeting in London between President Muhammadu Buhari and fo…
FG to cut 2016 Budget- Adeosun
Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, while addressing international investors in London, disclosed that the Federal government has opted to reduce total budgetary spending on the 2016 capital…
I'm not getting enough sleep- Vladimir Putin confesses to his Belarusian counterpart
Russian President Vladimir Putin has not been sleeping well of late, he was caught telling his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko.Putin arrived in Minsk on Wednesday to meet with Lukashenko …
Omare denies sponsoring NDA
Chief Frank Omare, a former Delta State Commissioner for Environment, has denied an online report which accused him of sponsoring the militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, and fueling the commu…
Buhari sends list of Ambassadorial Nominees to the Senate
The Senate, on Thursday, received President Muhammadu Buhari's list of Ambassadorial Nominees.The list was contained in a letter sent by the Presidency, to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki w…
The minister cannot force on himself the entire sovereign power of the federal government - NECA
Following threats from the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, that the Federal Government would be forced to withdraw the operating licenses of banks and telecoms firms, should t…
Six children die during baptism ceremony in Zimbabwe
Tragedy struck on Monday in Mashonaland East's Muriwo Village, Zimbabwe, when 6 children- 2 boys and 4 girls- died during a baptism ceremony. A 12 months old baby was also among the deceased. Maud Dz…