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Trump replies Pope, says ‘When ISIS attacks Vatican, you would wish I was elected…
United States President, Donald Trump has replied Pope Francis, who earlier criticised him and described him as non-Christian.
Trump responded to the criticism at a campaign rally in Kiawah Island, S.C., warning the pontiff…
Lagos Assembly Speaker, Obasa, invited by EFCC… Reports
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, was on Thursday reportedly invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for questioning over allegations of financial misappropriation.
Obasa arrived at…
FG to borrow N4.28 trillion to finance 2021 Budget
President Muhammadu Buhari has presented the 2021 budget proposal of N13.08trillion to the National Assembly for consideration and passage into law.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the president, who was…
Eight killed, 25 houses, shops razed in Lagos Gas Explosion
At least eight persons have been confirmed killed in the early morning gas explosion that occurred in Baruwa community, in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.
Also, 25 houses, mostly bungalows, 16 lock-up shops…
#EndSARS protesters storm Police Headquarters in Abuja
Hundreds of protesters venting their anger over the activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a special unit of the Nigeria Police Force on Thursday besieged the force headquarters in Abuja.
The protesters who…
WTO Job: Again, FG makes case for Okonjo-Iweala
The Federal Government on Thursday urged members of the World Trade Organisation to certify the candidacy of former Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, for the job of director-general.
The Minister of State for…
Nigeria records 155 fresh COVID-19 infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced a total of 155 new COVID-19 infections in the country.
With the latest number of cases, Nigeria has now recorded a total 59, 738 cases so far.
The breakdown of the…
Ondo 2020: Akeredolu deserves a second term – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari wants the people of Ondo State to vote massively for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the October 10 governorship election, Rotimi Akeredolu.
The president and his Vice,Yemi Osibajo,…
IMF to Grant Low Income Countries $959m Debt Service Relief
The International Monetary Fund, (IMF) may grant a two-year debt service relief to low income countries, worth $959m.
The relief, according to the Washington based institution, could be provided through April 13, 2022.
Already,…
Okonjo-Iweala, Korea’s Myung-hee make final list for WTO top job
World Trade Organisation (WTO) members have selected two candidates, Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee, to advance to the final round in the race to lead the Geneva-based Trade Body.
According to…