Canada became the first major Western nation to legalize and regulate sale and recreational use of Marijuana on Wednesday. NAN reports Canada Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau keeps his campaign promise by legalizing the use and controlled sale of the plant. The change was praised by enthusiasts and investors in a growing industry that has seen […]
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Athletics legend Usain Bolt has been offered a two-year professional football contract by top Maltese club Valletta FC, according to reports on Tuesday. Bolt has been on trial with Australian A-League team Central Coast Mariners since August, as he pushes to fulfill his childhood dream of being a professional footballer. Maltese club Valletta FC says […]
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Paul Allen, a co-founder of Microsoft has died at 65 from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes, which are part of the body’s immune system. His family made the obituary announcement in a statement on Monday through his sister Jody Allen. “My brother was a remarkable individual […]
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has declared a national disaster in five states of the country, currently being devastated by flooding. These states includes Adamawa, Taraba, Rivers, Kebbi and Bayelsa. According to reports obtained from the agency, the list has now grown to nine states facing adverse flooding conditions. In a statement made by Director-General […]
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The youngest billionaire is Africa, Mohammed Dewji, has been abducted by unknown men in front of a hotel in the city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. AFP reports. Officials said that the young billionaire was taken by gunmen as he was entering the gym of a hotel in the city. 43 Year old Mohammed Dewji, […]
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Super Eagles Head coach Gernot Rohr, has warned his team against being complacent as they prepare for the AFCON qualifiers double-header against Libya. Rohr insists that the resignation of the coach of the Libyan team could spur a better performance from the team as they tackle the Eagles in Uyo on Saturday. Coach Adel Amrouche […]
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The Speaker and deputy speaker of the Ekiti State house of assembly have been impeached by members of the house. The Speaker Hon Kola Oluwawole and his deputy Mr Sina Animasun were reportedly impeached this afternoon by some members of the house. The impeached leaders were members of the PDP and supporters of the outgoing Governor […]
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Four people have been reported dead and 30 others missing, after a boat carrying migrants sank off the Western coast of Turkey late on Tuesday. Reuters reports. The Turkish interior ministry made this known on Wednesday and also reveled the number of people still to be accounted for. The ministry also said in it’s statements […]
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The International Monetary Fund IMF, has warned against a delay in structural reforms in petroleum exporting countries where it is seriously needed. This day reports. The IMF sounded out this warning to countries like Nigeria, cautioning against holding back reforms because of the currently high oil prices. According to the report, this was disclosed by the […]
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Nikki Haley, United States Ambassador to the United Nations resigned from her position on Tuesday. President Donald Trump, who confirmed the resignation in a Press Conference at the White House, said Haley will leave her post at the end of the year. Trump also said the Ambassador had informed him of her decision to leave […]
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