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Power Supply: FG To Disconnect Benin, Togo Over $16m Debts
The Federal Government has promised to disconnect Niger Republic and Togo’s power supply if they fail to pay their outstanding $16 million debts. This was disclosed by the Managing Director
Chile Says No Hope of Survivors from Missing Plane
Chile confirmed Thursday that a military plane with 38 people aboard crashed in the sea, with no hope of finding survivors. “The condition of the plane wreckage that was found
UK’s Johnson Looks Set for Big Win in ‘Brexit’ Election
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ruling party appeared on course for a sweeping victory in Thursday’s snap election, an exit poll showed, paving the way for Britain to leave the EU
US Lawmakers Clash Over Impeachment Charges Against Trump
A deep partisan rift was on full display Thursday as US lawmakers slogged towards a fateful vote to advance the impeachment of Donald Trump for his alleged misconduct involving his
Liverpool Survive Salzburg Test To Reach Champions League Last 16
Liverpool struck twice in two minutes through Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah to avoid an embarrassing early Champions League exit by winning 2-0 in Salzburg on Tuesday. The European champions
Buhari Arrives In Egypt For ASWAN Forum
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Egypt ahead of the ASWAN Forum on Peace and Sustainable Development in Africa. The forum is expected to hold between Wednesday, December 11 and
US, Mexico, Canada Finalize Trade Deal
The United States, Mexico and Canada signed a deal Tuesday to finalize their new trade agreement, paving the way to ratification after more than two years of arduous negotiations. However,
As Strike Drags on, French Government to Unveil Pension Plan Details
The French government will unveil the details of a pension reform plan Wednesday that has already seen workers down tools in anticipation, crippling transport for a week as hundreds of
Final Push in Britain’s Brexit Election
Britain’s political leaders were to criss-cross the country on Wednesday’s final day of general election campaigning as a key poll showed the outcome could be hanging in the balance. Conservative
Prof Remmy Uche Stresses Need for Improved Metallurgical Economy
Ikenna Orioha A call has gone to the government to solidly and timely implement policies in order to grow the mine and steel industries to boost production and strengthen economy.
Harnessing of Mines Sector, Key to Industrial Development — Gov. Ihedioha
Evangeline Opara, Owerri. Imo state Governor, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, says that no country can develop industrially without harnessing her mines and metal sector. Ihedioha stated this at the 2nd Nigeria
UN International Anti- Corruption Day: Aneke Sues for Collective Fight Against Corruption
Ikenna Orioha The Acting Chairman, Imo- River Basin Authority, Dr Ben Aneke has sued for collective fight against corruption for the society to continue to move forward. He disclosed this
Omo-Agege Drums Support for Amendment Bill on Electoral Malpractice
Deputy Senate President, Omo-Agege on Monday, 9 December, 2019 at the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room Stakeholders Forum on Elections; organised by the coalition of more than 70 civil societies
Nigeria Power Sector Needs a Declaration of Emergency — Ahmed Lawan
The Nigerian Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has implored the executive to open an inquest into the power sector by declaring a state of emergency. Lawan further revealed that the country may
9 Quick Legal Takes on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Conviction and Sentence By The Federal High Court⚖ –By Prof Nnamdi Obiareri
A legal luminary from Imo State, Professor Nnamdi Obiaraeri, has taken a swift stand on the the Federal High Court Judgement in Lagos on Thursday, 5 December, 2019 that convicted
Vehicle Manufacturer Seeks Government Support for Improved Production
An automobile manufacturer and Chief Executive Officer , Ephraim and Joeana Akwiwu Auto Shop, Mr Ephraim Akwiwu, is seeking support from government at all levels to enable him boost his
Global Pentecostal Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke Dies at 79
Renowned German Pentecostal Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke has died at the age of 79. Bonnke, globally known for his gospel missions across Africa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on
Orji Kalu Set to Appeal 12 Years Jail Term
The former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu is getting set to appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos, which convicted and sentenced him to a concurrent
DSS Releases Sowore, Bakare
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released the convener of the Revolution Now protest, Omoyele Sowore and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare. They were released at exactly 7:15 pm on
Islamic Movement of Nigeria Kicks Against Transfer Of El-Zakzaky, Wife From DSS Custody To Prison
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has condemned the transfer of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife from the custody of Department of State Security Service to the
Former US Secretary Of State Kerry Endorses Biden For President
Former US secretary of state John Kerry, who lost to George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election, endorsed Joe Biden on Thursday as the Democratic candidate for next year’s
Trump Vows To Win Impeachment Fight
A defiant President Donald Trump predicted Thursday he “will win,” after the Democratic Speaker of the House of Representatives gave the greenlight for impeachment. “The good thing is that the Republicans have NEVER
“Rebuild Oraifite Community, Stop Killings of Armless Civilians and Militarization of Eastern Nigeria” –INC to FG
An Igbo socio-cultural organization, the Igbo National Council, INC frowned at the Police invasion of Oraifite Community in Anambra State on December 2nd, 2019 describing it as a show of
Federal Poly Nekede 20th Convocation Held Amidst Jubilation
Christopher Akagha. The long awaited 20th convocation Ceremony of Federal Polytechnic Nekede has come and gone, but not without depositing an indelible mark as usual in the polytechnic community. The
Meningitis ‘A’ Vaccination Flag Off: Perry Njoku Encourages Mothers on Prompt Immunisation of their Children
Ikenna Orioha To keep children healthy and out of Meningitis ‘A’ and other deadly infectious diseases, Mothers have been encouraged to promptly immunise their children. The encouragement for mothers to
