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By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Dec. 4, 2020 The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele has announced that the new CBN policy to improve Diaspora remittances into the country takes effect on Dec. 4. Emefiele made this known in his remarks on “Improving remittance Inflows into Nigeria ” …

Leading international logistics company, Global Ultra Logistics, is offering an unbeatable yuletide promo for all users of their services in Nigeria and abroad. The Big Offer, which started on November 15, 2020 and will last till January 31, 2021 involves a 50 percent discount on all shipments from the United …

In his four years in office, President Trump has made attacking the media a hallmark of his administration. He has called journalists fake news and enemies of the people — but also scum, liars, and bad people. He continues to blame the media for his electoral defeat, accusing journalists of …

December 2, 2020 Madrid, Dec. 2, 2020 Kyiv’s Olympic Stadium was the scene of Zinedine Zidane’s last stand as Real Madrid coach before resigning in stunning fashion in May 2018, and the arena could spell the start of the end for his second tenure after Tuesday’s defeat by Shakhtar Donetsk. …

Washington, Dec. 2, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Georgia’s governor to halt the state’s upcoming senate race and reiterated his baseless claims that the November presidential election saw widespread voter fraud. “Do something @BrianKempGA. You allowed your state to be scammed,” Trump tweeted at Georgia’s governor Brian …

Abuja, Dec. 1, 2020 The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its newly adopted policy, to grant unfettered Access to Forex from Diaspora Remittances. The Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, gave the commendation while hosting the first Honorary Consul …

United Nations, Dec. 2, 2020 South Africa on Tuesday assumed the rotating monthly presidency of the United Nations Security Council. During the month, South Africa will focus on strengthening the cooperation between African Union (AU) and United Nations, and emphasising the importance of a proactive approach to the maintenance of …

New York, Dec. 1, 2020 U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday said the Department of Justice had found no evidence of widespread voter fraud that could upturn the Nov. 3 elections. “To date, we have not seen fraud on a scale that could have affected a different outcome in …

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Abuja, Dec. 1, 2020: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Nigerian – born Adewale Adeyemo on his nomination by the US President-Elect Joe Biden as the US Deputy Treasury Secretary. “Wally” Adeyemo, who was a former senior international economic adviser during the Barak Obama administration …

The Nigerian Police Force, NPF, has confirmed the arrest of fleeing former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrashid Abdullahi Maina in Niamey, Niger Republic, Monday. A statement by DCP Frank Mba, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, said that following the arrest of Maina, the Nigerian …

Ohanaeze Ndigbo has denounced a letter being circulated on social media purportedly written by the Fulani socio-cultural organisation, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore,  to Chief John Nnia Nwodo, its President General, asking him to ensure the election of Professor George Obiozor as his successor as impudent, despicable, malicious an insult and a half-baked …

Washington, Dec. 1, 2020 President-elect Joe Biden has picked Obama Foundation president and economist, Adewale “Wally” Adeyemo, a Nigerian, to be deputy secretary of the Treasury. If confirmed, Adeyemo would be the first Black deputy secretary of the U.S. Treasury. Biden picked Adeyemo when he unveiled his economic team, nominating …

On the 18th of November 2020, Cable News Network (CNN) released a disturbing mini documentary on the now infamous #EndSARS incident at Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos on the late hours of the 20th of October, 2020. CNN stated that the report was an outcome of a meticulous investigation conducted by …

London, Nov, 30, 2020 The British government, on Monday said that it would ban providers from installing Huawei equipment in the country’s 5G network beginning from September 2021. Oliver Dowden, the secretary of state for the Department of Media, Culture and Sport, gave the new deadline ahead of the Telecommunications …

Los Angeles, Nov. 29, 2020 Mike Tyson showed age has not robbed him of his power as the former heavyweight champion, in his long-awaited return to the ring, dominated Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition fight on Saturday in Los Angeles that was surprisingly ruled a draw. While there were …

Tokyo, Nov. 29, 2020 This year’s postponement of the Tokyo Olympics because of the novel coronavirus cost about 200 billion Yen ($1.9 billion), organisers have estimated, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Sunday, citing people involved with the event. The International Olympic Committee and the Japanese government were forced to put …

By Alex Anayo Enebeli Abuja, Nov. 28, 2020 Nigerian Female music icon, Tiwa Savage’s “CELIA” has been selected among the top ten kn2020 album by Time Magazine. Describing the album, Time Magazine says “the latest album from Savage, a Nigerian singer-songwriter who many call the “Queen of Afrobeats,” is characterised …

The Dodo River Communities Development Association in Ekeremor Local Area of Bayelsa on Thursday said it spent a total of N77.87 million on community development in 2019 fiscal year. Mr Francis Amamogiran, Chairman of the association who spoke at the 8th Annual General Meeting of the group said the fund …

Washington, Nov. 28, 2020   A federal appeals court in Pennsylvania has rejected an appeal by U.S. President Donald Trump in a lawsuit alleging massive voter fraud, saying that his campaign’s fraud claims “have no merit.” “Calling an election unfair does not make it so. “Charges require specific allegations and then …

The grand finale of the 2nd Anniversary celebration and Re-dedication Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Divine Covenant Parish, North Brunswick, New Jersey, USA, takes place on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 10 am. The week-long program, with the theme: Covenant Keeping God started on Sunday, November …

Indications have emerged that Konga, Nigeria’s foremost composite giant, witnessed a massive surge from bargain hungry shoppers who kept vigil on its website in the early hours of todayto grab the Black Friday deals on offer. The development comes as the world marks the global celebration of the 2020 edition …

Washington,  Nov. 27,  2020   U.S. President Donald Trump has said he would leave the White House if the Electoral College declared Joe Biden the election winner. He said he was not prepared to concede defeat and repeated false claims that he won. The president said that he would “certainly” leave …

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Legal Affairs to the Zinox Chairman, Leo Stan Ekeh, Barrister Reginald Obiakor, has cleared the air on the controversy surrounding the troubled Nigerian healthcare firm, HealthPlus and the alleged involvement of Mr. Ekeh, in the company’s crisis with its investors, Alta Semper, a private …

  Late extraordinary artist, poet and activist, Barrister Nwachukwu Ike who passed on in Los Angeles, United States, will be laid to rest in his home town, Ndikelionwu in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria, on Monday, December 7, 2020. Ike, who read Literature-in-English at the University …