Sam Allardyce left his role as England football team manager on Tuesday evening after agreeing with the Football Association that comments he made to undercover Daily Telegraph reporters had left his position “untenable”. The 61-year-old was appointed to the position only 67 days ago and departs by mutual agreement with just one match on his…
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The United Bank for Africa (UBA), Africa’s leading Pan-African bank, recently hosted a cocktail reception for US and African business leaders at the Essex House in New York City. The event was held alongside the UNGA and right after the US – Africa Business Forum (USABF) which was organized by Bloomberg and the United States…
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As Mr Adams Oshiomhole rounds up his tenure as Governor of Edo State, residents have trooped out in their numbers to decide who takes over the baton of leadership in the state for another four years. Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressive Congress (APC); Shedrack Nowamagbe…
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Nigeria has been ranked as the 127th most competitive economy in the world out of 138, according to the just released World Economic Forum’s 2016-17 Global Competitiveness Report, a drop of three spots from the 124th in 2015-2016. Nigeria scored 3.39 points in the latest rankings, down from 3.46 in the report where Switzerland retained…
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The former Israeli PM and president, Shimon Peres, has died aged 93. He suffered a stroke two weeks ago and his condition improved before a sudden deterioration on Tuesday. His son Chemi led tributes to “one of the founding fathers of the state of Israel” who “worked tirelessly” for it. Mr. Peres, who was one…
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The Emir of Kano, HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, was welcomed to Lambeth Palace, London, today September 27, by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. Archbishop Welby official Facebook page posted these pictures with caption, “It was a pleasure to welcome His Royal Highness The Emir of Kano to Lambeth Palace this morning. Good to spend…
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The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Oyegun, has said he would make his position clear on allegations leveled against him by a former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu after the Edo State election on Wednesday. Mr. Tinubu has accused Mr. Oyegun of betrayal and fraud and also rejected the unofficial “national leader”…
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The Chairman, Senate Committee on the FCT, Senator Dino Melaye (APC, Kogi West) has accused the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah of colluding with MTN to illegally move $13.92billion out of Nigeria between 2006 and 2016 to the company’s home country of South Africa. According to a report by TheWill, Melaye…
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The Nigerian Senate today has voted against the sale of the Nigeria’s National Assets. This was after the Senate Majority Leader, Ali Ndume, moved a motion urging his colleagues to reject the proposal for the sale of the nation’s assets. “I move that the senate oppose the sale of national assets to shore up our…
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Kate Middleton wowed in a bold cherry red dress on Monday night at a reception during the Royal Tour of Canada with her husband, Prince William. The Duchess of Cambridge paired the beautiful gown, which was designed by British designer Preen, with Queen Elizabeth’s diamond maple leaf broach, red heels, and a matching clutch purse.…
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