Nigeria contributes $710m to ECOWAS, more than 13 countries put together
Nigeria has contributed more money to the Economic Community of West African…
Malnutrition: UNICEF reaches over 1m children with Vitamin ‘A’ supplementation in Yobe, Borno
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says no fewer than 1, 239,…
Bush is hailed at funeral as U.S. ‘soldier-statesman’
Former President George H.W. Bush was hailed at his state funeral on…
China reports 3 new African swine fever cases
China has confirmed new outbreaks of African swine fever in three regions,…
Mueller says Flynn ‘substantially’ aided probe of possible links between Russia, Trump campaign
U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s office said on Tuesday President Donald Trump’s…
Trump mocks Macron again over French fuel tax protests
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken another swipe on Twitter at his…
U.S. opens diplomatic mission in Somalia after 28 years
The U.S. has renewed a “permanent diplomatic presence” in Somalia, the State…
Istanbul prosecutor seeks arrest of Saudi officials over Khashoggi killing
Istanbul’s chief prosecutor has filed warrants for the arrest of a top…
Top senators briefed by CIA blame Saudi prince for Khashoggi’s death
Leading U.S. senators said on Tuesday they were more certain than ever…
CIA chief, Haspel to brief Senate on Khashoggi’s death
CIA Director, Gina Haspel, will on Tuesday give a closed briefing to…
U.S. arts therapist visits IDPs in Benue, confers with women, children
Ms Alby Gyimah-Boadi, U.S. Embassy Arts Therapist, on Monday visited some camps…
National Assembly Summon US Ambassador over Denial of Visa to Nigerians
The Nigerian Parliament has summoned the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr.…
COP24 to focus on carbon neutrality, gender equality – UN
The two-week 24th Conference of the Parties (COP24) of the United Nations…
UN chief welcomes G20 commitment to fight climate change
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has welcomed the declaration released on Saturday at…
Mexico’s new president unfolds plan against violence during first day in office
On his first full day in office, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez…
Michelle Obama’s Book Smashes Records After Just 15 Days of Sale
Former first lady, Michelle Obama can now call herself a best-selling author…
What Trump, Obama, Clinton Said About Late Ex-President Bush
U.S. President Donald Trump and wife, Melania have mourned the death of…
Ex-US President George HW Bush Dies
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush, who presided over the end of…
U.S.-backed Syrian fighters capture Islamic State leader’s assistant
U.S.-backed fighters in Syria have captured a senior Islamic State leader who…
U.S.-China dispute dominate agenda as leaders gather for G20 Summit
The leaders of the world’s top economies gathered in Argentina on Friday…
Beijing issues yellow alert for heavy air pollution
Beijing has issued a yellow alert on Friday for heavy air pollution…
EU, ECOWAS commend FG on progress made in fight against Boko Haram
The EU and ECOWAS have commended Nigeria and the sub-regional body in…
Saudi Crown Prince sidelined in G20 ‘family photo’
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was sidelined during the official…
Italian foreign minister summons Egyptian ambassador over Regeni murder
Italy’s foreign minister summoned Egypt’s ambassador on Friday, urging Cairo to respect…
UNESCO lists wrestling, reggae, others as global heritage
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), has added Jamaican reggae,…
Kenya’s Nairobi Business Ventures to list 15m additional shares
Nairobi Business Ventures Ltd , a Kenyan leather shoes and accessories retailer,…
Dollar crawls higher as markets brace for Trump-Xi meeting
The dollar was a tad firmer on Friday as markets nervously awaited…
Asian shares ease slightly, investors twitchy before Trump-Xi meet
Asian shares twitched either side of flat on Friday reflecting investors’ nervousness…
Canadian Diplomat Diagnosed with Mysterious Cuban Brain Disease
A Canadian diplomat has been diagnosed with a mysterious brain disease that…
UN panel draws attention to special needs children in Nigeria
A UN Panel discussion on Nigeria has stressed the need for quality…