U.S. official says it may remove Sudan from list of state sponsors of terrorism, but it’s a process
Tibor Nagy, assistant secretary for African affairs The United States no longer has an adversarial relationship with the Sudanese government and is working with its counterparts on the possibility…
Congo president says Ebola outbreak should be over this year
An outbreak of Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo should be eradicated by the end of 2019, Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said on Friday. The epidemic in Congo was…
Michael Bloomberg to launch $100 million digital anti-Trump campaign
Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire media mogul who continues to weigh a run for the Democratic nomination for president, will launch a $100 million online ad campaign targeting Republican President Donald…
How social media sites handle political ads
Online platforms including Facebook and Alphabet Inc’s Google face growing pressure to stop carrying political ads that contain false or misleading claims ahead of the U.S. presidential election. In the…
Global debt to top record $255 trillion by year’s end
Global debt is on course to end 2019 at a record high of more than $255 trillion, the Institute of International Finance estimated on Friday — nearly $32,500 for each…
Bayelsa Election: We hope violence will not continue – US Consul General
The United States Government says they hope that the gubernatorial election set to hold in Bayelsa State on Saturday will be free of violence. Ms Claire Pierangelo, United States Consul…
Border closure: Benin, Niger appeal for the immediate re-opening of Nigeria’s borders, agree to help tackle smuggling
Nigeria and neighbouring countries Benin and Niger have agreed to set up a joint border patrol force to tackle smuggling between the West African countries, they said in a communique…
Nigeria’s time to leverage opportunities, partnerships with global tech giants is now – Osinbajo
The creativity and resourcefulness of young Nigerians doing incredible things in the technology space across the country and beyond present great opportunities for partnerships with global technology giants, according…
Rape allegations: Court throws out Busola Dakolo’s case, fines her N1m
An FCT High Court sitting in Bwari, has dismissed the rape case instituted by a socialite, Mrs Busola Dakolo, against the Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA, Biodun…
Osinbajo hosts visiting IOC President to dinner, says Nigeria remains committed to the high values of Olympic Movement
The Federal Executive Council’s approval of the UNESCO International Convention Against Doping in Sport is a step in reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to the high values of the Olympic movement…