No employment opportunities in China for Nigerians – Envoy
February 19, 2018 Mr Wale Oloko, the Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Guangzhou, China, on Monday admonished young Nigerians aspiring to travel to China for employment purposes…
Trump blasts Oprah over 60 Minutes episode
February 19, 2018 U.S. President Donald Trump blasted media mogul Oprah Winfrey on Twitter on Sunday night over a segment on CBS’s 60 Minutes program. Trump also expressed hope that…
World shares set for best week since 2011, dollar hits lowest since 2014
February 16, 2018 World shares were set to post their best week of gains in six years on Friday after two consecutive weeks spent in the red. The shares are…
Buhari to Ramaphosa: I will work with you; Rand, Stocks soar
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as the President of the Republic of South Africa. The President’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued…
Yes, I did it; Florida shooter admits to crime; victims include football coach, athletic director
The 19-year-old accused of gunning down 17 people at his former high school admitted he carried out the shooting rampage, authorities said in court papers filed Thursday. Police wrote that…
ZTE, Huawei slam US, say we’re not spies
ZTE insisted it is a trusted partner for customers in the US and takes cybersecurity seriously, hitting back at allegations from government officials the company uses its presence in the…
Factbox: The Ten Scandals of Zuma
Jacob Zuma resigned as South African president late on Wednesday, under pressure from allies of Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, who replaced him as leader of the ruling African National Congress…
Tsvangirai dies in South Africa after battle with cancer
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai died on Wednesday in South Africa after a long battle with cancer, the vice president of his Movement for Democratic Change party said. Tsvangirai had…
Zuma’s resignation strengthens democracy in Africa
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma has at last resigned after reluctantly heeding orders by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to bring an end to his nine scandal-plagued years in power….
Barkindo says Russia will respect oil production cap agreement
OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo told CNBC on Tuesday he has President Vladimir Putin’s word that Russia will not flood the oil markets. This raises hope that the recent spike in…