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EU Removes Gabon from Euro Airspace Blacklist After 11 years
Gabonese airlines have been removed from the European Union blacklist. This meant that flights from the country could not access the European airspace. The EU Commission said it had “withdrawn
Gender workplace equality 257 years away: WEF
Women may have to wait more than two centuries for equality at work, according to a report on Tuesday showing gender inequality growing in workplaces worldwide despite increasing demands for
Imo Government Vows to Partner Institute of Town Planners for Sustained Environment, Housing
Ikenna Orioha. Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Physical Planning, Imo State, Sir Bon Unachukwu, says the State Government will partner the Institute of Town Planners in the initiation and implementation
Clergy Enjoins Politicians to Uphold Good Governance
Presiding Bishop of House of God Church, Bishop Prof Athan Azubuike, has enjoined politicians to uphold good governance to ensure efficient social service delivery to the people for improved economy
Youths Charged on Good Conduct as YAN Abia State Chapter Celebrates End of Year
Ikenna Orioha. Abia State youths have been charged to always exhibit good conduct as they strive for the promotion of peace, orderliness and development of their society. This is stated
Sun Newspaper Goes Neutral in Legal Battle Between EFCC And Orji Kalu
The management of the Sun newspaper has condemned the actions of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who on Saturday marked the publication’s corporate headquarters in Lagos linked to
Buhari Frowns over ‘Alleged Execution’ Of Four Aid Workers
President Muhammadu Buhari: “Evil will always be defeated by good at the end of the day.” President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, expressed sorrow over the death of four aid workers
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
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
