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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
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
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
“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
Former Abia Governor, Orji Kalu Bags 12 Years Imprisonment Over N7.65billion Fraud
Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, to 12 years’ imprisonment. This was after the court found
71yrs Old Japanese Man Arrested for ‘making 24,000 complaint calls’
A Japanese pensioner has been arrested after ringing a phone company 24,000 times to complain they had violated his contract, police and local media reported. Tokyo police said they took
Trump Launches NATO Meet with Attack on “nasty” France
US President Donald Trump launched a two-day NATO meeting Tuesday with a blistering attack on France’s criticism of the alliance and on “delinquent” members that don’t pay their way. At
2010s Hottest Decade in History, UN says as Emissions Aise Again
This decade is set to be the hottest in history, the United Nations said Tuesday in an annual assessment outlining the ways in which climate change is outpacing humanity’s ability
LASTMA Attack: We Cannot Condone Reckless Killing – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has warned that the government will not condone any form of attacks on the state’s law enforcement agencies in the line of duty. Governor
Liverpool To Play Everton In FA Cup Third Round
Liverpool will face local rivals Everton in the FA Cup third round while non-league side AFC Fylde will travel to Premier League outfit Sheffield United after Monday’s draw. Jurgen Klopp’s
NIS Flags off Migrant E-registration Exercise in Imo
The Imo Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday, 26th November, 2019 flagged off the e-registration exercise for immigrants in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
