Parents female students abducted by the Boko Haram insurgents in Chibok, Borno state, said the federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari and the state governments have left them to their fate. Speaking in Lagos at the weekend during a session with Graca Machel, widow of Nelson Mandela, the parents said majority of them have […]
Continue ReadingBarcelona’s star forward, Lionel Messi has returned to training with his team-mates on Monday following a knee injury, ahead of the league leaders’ trip to Real Madrid this weekend. Messi has been sidelined since he sustained knee ligament damage in a 2-1 victory over Las Palmas at the end of September, but is in line […]
Continue ReadingBritish Prime Minister, David Cameron, on Monday revealed that the British police have foiled about seven planned terrorist attacks in the last six months, stating commitment of more funds to expand security and intelligence work. “Our security and intelligence services have stopped something like seven attacks in the last six months, albeit attacks planned on […]
Continue ReadingThe leading financial services institution in digital banking offerings in Nigeria, and across Africa, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is changing the payments landscape in Nigeria with the introduction of contactless payment cards. The contactless payment cards off UBA customers an easier and more convenient hassle-free way to pay for goods and services. It […]
Continue Reading“Troops of 7 Division Garrison of the Nigerian Army engaged in Operation Lafiya Dole, made a remarkable progress by arresting a Boko Haram Terrorist kingpin, John Trankil, at Kasuwar Shanu in Maiduguri metropolis, the spokesperson for the Army, Sani Usman, has said. Colonel Usman said: “Preliminary investigation revealed that nine terrorists sneaked into the Maiduguri […]
Continue ReadingThe head coach of Swaziland, Harris Bulugna, has revealed that he knows the players in the Super Eagles, could pose a threats to his team in Tuesday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Bulugna’s men forced the Eagles to a goalless draw in Lobamba last Friday, making the return-leg, which […]
Continue ReadingNkem Ndem The largest city in Yobe State, North-east Nigeria, Potiskum is a local government which strongly competes with the state’s capital Damaturu. More commonly recognized as a local government area in the state with the largest cattle market in Africa, as well as the largest millet market in North-East Nigeria, the city has a […]
Continue ReadingThe Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, has said former president, Goodluck Jonathan, decided to back Akinwunmi Adesina for the the African Development Bank (AFDB) presidency as a means of “punishing” him. In an interview with New Telegraph, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said Diezani Allison Madueke, former petroleum minister of […]
Continue ReadingJust hours to the enforcement of the fine slapped on MTN Nigeria by the government, information has arrived that Nigerian authorities will not enforce a $5.2 billion fine on South Africa’s MTN until negotiations have been concluded. MTN, which earns 37 percent of its revenues in Nigeria, last week appointed former chief executive Phuthuma Nhleko […]
Continue ReadingRedmi 2 and Mi 4 available from the second week of November MIA Group on Wednesday, Nov. 11, announced the launching two of Xiaomi’s iconic smartphones in Nigeria, which will be made available on e-commerce website Jumia, its exclusive online partner for the launch. Xiaomi, which is valued at $45 billion, has now positioned itself […]
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