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Dambazau denies unsubstantiated accusation that he threatened to kill IPOB leader
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Minister of Interior, Lt General (Rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau on Wednesday in New-York, issued a strong denial to social media’s unsubstantiated accusation...
I want to increase US investment in Africa, says Trump in lunch meeting with Buhari, Zuma, others
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]resident Donald Trump Wednesday says he’s interested in boosting U.S. investment in Africa to help create jobs and opportunity on both sides of...
First Bank on track to achieve customer growth target
First Bank Nigeria Limited is on track to achieve its growth target of 30million customers over the next three years, the lender has said. “The...
Africa will become the food basket of the world, says Dangote
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]illionaire Aliko Dangote told investors “Agriculture, agriculture, agriculture. Africa will become the food basket of the world.” In a packed room at the...
Tambuwal Wants NNPC to Explore Oil in Sokoto Basin
…As Baru Assures of adequate fuel Supply Sokoto State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has appealed to the Management of the Nigerian...
Etihad Airline commence ‘fly now, pay later’ plan
Instalment plans are no longer confined to big purchases like cars, home furnishings and apartments. If you’re falling short on your budget and...
Microsoft partners Tony Elumelu Foundation: Provide entrepreneurs with tech support, resources and mentorship
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]icrosoft, through its 4Afrika Initiative, has collaborated with the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) to provide entrepreneurs in the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme with technology-based...
Buhari thanks ‘good friend’ Jordan as it donates weapons for Nigeria’s fight against terror
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has donated 200 Armoured Fighting Vehicles to help Nigeria in its battle against Boko Haram gunmen who are holed up...
Don’t forget us, Central African President pleads to UN
The president of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera, on Tuesday pleaded with the world to not forget his country and urged the...
Reps order banks to unfreeze Patience Jonathan’s bank accounts
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he House of Representatives ordered six commercial banks to unblock the accounts of former first lady, Patience Jonathan. The Committee on Public Petitions...
Iran smuggling dangerous weapon into Yemen, says U.S Admiral
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]op US commander in the Middle East, Vice Admiral Kevin M. Donegan on Monday, accused Iran of smuggling illicit weapons and technology into...
Dangote Foundation, GBCHealth, join forces to build Coalition on Health
Dangote Foundation and GBCHealth have joined forces to forge a new model of partnership, African Business Coalition on Health (GBCHealth) in Africa. Chairman...
Atletico Madrid table final Costa offer
Is an end to the saga of Diego Costa’s long-mooted move back to Atletico Madrid finally in sight? Marca reports that there soon...
Trump Says United Nations Yet to Reach Its Full Potential
UNITED NATIONS—President Donald Trump took his agenda of change to the United Nations as the annual General Assembly got underway. Trump on Monday...
$1.6bn Fraud Allegation: You Can’t Try Omokore Without Charging Me Along, Diezani Tells EFCC
By Victoria Ayuwei [dropcap]F[/dropcap]ormer minister of petroleum resources Diezani Alison-Madueke Monday said that she is willing to appear in court to defend herself,...
Suicide attack kills at least 15 in Borno state
[dropcap]A [/dropcap]suicide attack at an aid distribution point in the town of Konduga, Borno state left at least 15 people dead on Monday....
