Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is resigning today after suffering a heavy defeat in a referendum over his plan to reform the constitution. In a late-night news conference, he said he took responsibility for the outcome. He said the No camp must now make clear proposals, the BBC reports. An exit poll for state broadcaster […]
Continue ReadingJohn Key the Prime Minister of New Zealand has announced a shock resignation because of family pressure. Key made the announcement at his weekly press conference on Sunday afternoon. According to New Zealand, The Herald, the prime minister bowed out because his wife Bronagh asked him to do so. Key, his voice shaking with emotion, […]
Continue ReadingNigerian-born Adebayo Ogunlesi, who is the chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners, a private equity firm and one of Fortune 500 companies, has been named a member of an economic advisory forum to US president-elect Donald Trump. The 63 year-old Nigerian is the only African face in the 16-man team, which has Steve Schwarzman, CEO of private-equity giant […]
Continue ReadingThe King of Morocco, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, is on an Official Visit to Nigeria. The king was received at the presidential villa in Abuja by vice president Yemi Osinbajo and will be received by President Muhammadu Buhari today at the State House.
Continue ReadingThe Nigerian Communications Commission on Wednesday afternoon announced the immediate suspension of the new minimum pricing template for data services by mobile operators. The new rate, which would have led to price increase in data for some Nigerians, was scheduled to take effect from December 1. The NCC in a press release made available on […]
Continue ReadingAn aircraft with 81 people on board, including a Brazilian first division football team heading to Colombia, has crashed on its way to Medellin’s international airport. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the team was going to Colombia for a regional tournament final. Reports indicate that at least six of the persons on-board have […]
Continue ReadingFormer Cuban President Fidel Castro who died on Friday at the age of 90 years is to be cremated in accordance his wishes. Fidel Castro ruled Cuba for 47 years and saw off 10 U.S. presidents in the process. He remained a force behind the scenes after bowing out of day-to-day politics for health reasons […]
Continue ReadingThe Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has entered into a partnership aimed at ending child marriage in Nigeria, with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA). This is according to a statement issued by Ms Kori Habib, Media and Communication Advisor, UNFPA Nigeria in Abuja on Friday. She said the action was in line […]
Continue ReadingA request for a recount of Wisconsin’s presidential vote was on Friday filed with the Wisconsin Elections Commission in Madison, commencing processes for the recount of Nov. 8 presidential votes in the state. Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator Mike Haas confirmed on Friday that the commission had received the recount petitions by Green Party’s presidential nominee […]
Continue ReadingIt has been announced that Fidel Castro, Cuba’s former president and leader of the Communist revolution, has died at the age of 90. Fidel Castro ruled Cuba as a one-party state for almost half a century before handing over the powers to his brother Raul in 2008. His supporters praised him as a man who […]
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