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Paris, July 3, 2020 French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Jean Castex as Prime Minister on Friday as part of a government reshuffle to provide fresh momentum for the two years left in his term. Castex, 55, has been heading up France’s strategy on easing the COVID-19 lockdown. A close confidant …

  By Chiazo Ogbolu Lagos, July 3, 2020 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday said it was expecting 33 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods from July 3 to July 16. The NPA stated this  in its publication, `Shipping Position’, a copy of which was …

322 Nigerian evacuees from different parts of the United States of America, US, have departed the Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Friday, June 3, 2020. The second batch of evacuees, stranded in the US as a result of the lockdown occasioned by …

London, July 3, 2020 Apart from Liverpool wrapping up the Premier League title, the only other inevitability about the restart of the season has been VAR controversy, and this week has provided it in spades. West Ham United Manager,Davis Moyes, was “spewing” after Tomas Soucek’s strike was chalked off for …

President Muhammadu Buhari has written world leaders and partners to appreciate their support towards helping Nigeria attain a Wild Polio Virus (WPV) free status, pledging that his administration would sustain the momentum and strengthen the primary health care system. The President also commended Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Chairman Presidential Taskforce …

All is set for the second evacuation flight for Nigerians stranded in the United States of America, USA, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic which will depart Friday July 3, 2020 for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The Ethiopian Airlines Flight No. ET509 is expected to take off …

  This screenshot of the video shows the couple making out in the vehicle. United Nations, July 2, 2020 The United Nations says it has suspended two male staff members involved in a recent viral sex video in Israel. Mr Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the Secretary-General, disclosed this in a note …

Sheffield (UK), July 2, 2020 Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho on Thursday questioned the point of having referees on the pitch, saying VAR was bad for the game. His comments came after his side were victims of a controversially disallowed equaliser in a 3-1 defeat at Sheffield United in the …

Barcelona (Spain), July 3, 2020 FC Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has called off negotiations over renewing his contract with the club, according to a report by Spanish radio station Cadena Ser on Friday. The report added that the Argentina captain was even ready to leave the Catalans when his current …

Madrid, July 2, 2020 Spain’s secretary for sport, Irene Lozano and La Liga President, Javier Tebas have categorically ruled out fans returning to matches before the end of this season to minimise the risk of the novel Coronavirus spreading. Tebas said last month that fans should be allowed back once …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, July 2, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved renewal of the appointments of 12 non-career ambassadors, assuring Nigerians of fairness in representation and inclusiveness in all matters of governance. Malam Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this in a …

By Harrison Arubu New York, July 2. 2020 Beating his chest, U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said the country’s economy added almost five million jobs in June. Trump said at a news briefing that it was the largest monthly job gain in U.S. history, “shattering all market expectations”. He …

Nairobi, June 30, 2020 In response to a nationwide internet shutdown in Ethiopia and a police raid on the Oromia Media Network, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following statement: “Ethiopian authorities’ persistence of old patterns of censorship in response to crises, when the public most needs access to …

The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has notified stakeholders about 13 vessels from five countries heavily affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Eight of the vessels are expected to berth in Apapa, Lagos; four in Bonny, Rivers State; and one in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. …

Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) has completed the final phase of its 20km domestic gas pipeline expansion project in Abia State, connecting Ogbor Hill, Osisioma and Ariaria industrial zones. The project has also enabled the supply of pipeline gas to Ariaria Market Energy Solutions Limited, the Independent Power Project (IPP) consortium …

By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, June 26, 2020 The Nigerian High Commission in London, the United Kingdom on Friday set July 13 for the next phase of the evacuation of stranded Nigerians back home. The commission, which announced the date in a notification issued on Friday, also issued guidelines for travel …

By Harrison Arubu United Nations, June 26, 2020 Top officials of the United Nations on Friday, stressed the importance of the UN Charter and Multilateralism in the pursuit of global peace and security. In separate messages to mark the 75th anniversary of the Charter, the leaders noted that the challenges …

By Victor Okoye Abuja, June 25, 2020 (Reuters/NAN) Liverpool finally emerged champions of the English Premier League (EPL) on Thursday, after winning their first English football top-flight title in three decades. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that with Liverpool holding a massive lead of 23 points at the …

By Harrison Arubu New York, June 24, 2020 U.S. Secretary of State, Mr Michael Pompeo, says the “tide is turning against” Chinese multinational telecom giant, Huawei, in the sale of 5G technologies. The assertion comes amid efforts by the U.S. to cut off the global information and telecom solutions provider …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has celebrated the 2020 World Sickle Cell Day with the Association of People Living with Sickle Cell Disorder (APLSCD) in Nigeria by donating relief materials to them. Obi, who called for more awareness of …

  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu,   has advised on a more cautious use of the social media by members of the public. The IGP’s advice comes against the backdrop of the successful rescue of a 40 year old Philippino lady, Irene Torento Panas, by Operatives of the Enugu …

The American Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) for offering assistance to it in the investigation and prosecution of six Nigerians involved in Business Email Compromise( BEC) and wire fraud in the United States of America. United States Attorney, Joe Kelly and Special …

Birmingham (UK), June 21, 2020 Second half goals from Christian Pulisic and Olivier Giroud secured for Chelsea a 2-1 comeback win at relegation-threatened Aston Villa in the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday. The victory boosted Chelsea’s hopes of securing UEFA Champions League football next season. The result left them …

A historic gathering of African Consuls General in the United States of America, USA, and African Diaspora Leaders will take place on Friday, June 26, 2020. The event, which starts at 4pm and is expected to end at 6.30 pm, is aimed at starting a conversation towards achieving African unity. …

The cutting-edge blood component extractor machine just donated to the Lagos State government has been described as a timely intervention to aid the recovery of novel coronavirus patients. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said the machine would support passive immunisation of COVID-19 patients with the extraction of …