Enugu Govt confirms death of Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Uwakwe Abugu

Enugu- The Enugu State Government has confirmed the death of Mr. Uwakwe Abugu, the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor.

Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi A statement from the Commissioner for Information, Mr Ogbuagu Anikwe in Enugu on Tuesday said that Abugu passed on Tuesday in a hospital in India after a protracted illness.

Suspected Boko Haram suicide bomb attacks kill at least six in Niger

NIAMEY – Three suicide bombers killed at least six people in separate attacks in the southeastern Niger city of Diffa near the border with Nigeria, shattering several months of calm in the troubled region.

New Film Reveals Extent of Ghana’s Fishing Crisis

A new film has been released on the crisis in Ghana’s fisheries and the illegal practice of “saiko” – where industrial trawlers sell fish to local canoes at sea. This is driving the collapse of Ghana’s inshore fishery, on which millions of Ghanaians rely for food security and income.

Edo Set to Seal $500m Vehicle Assembly Plant Deal

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Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City

The growing investor confidence in Edo State, weekend earned it yet another $500 million auto assembly plant deal from Chinese investors.

Equities Market to Benefit from Pension Multi-Fund Structure Implementation

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There are high expectations that the Nigerian equities would witness more patronage by Pension Fund Administrations (PFA) as from July 1, 2018 when the new multi-fund structure introduced by National Pension Commission (PenCom) will become operational.

Moody’s: Nigeria’s Perennial Budget Delay Reflects Weakness of Institutions

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Moody’s Investors Service has described the perpetual delay in passing Nigeria’s annual budget as a reflection of the weakness of institutions in the country.

Iran is First Team to Land in Russia

Iran became the first team to arrive in Russia yesterday as it touched down at 20:26 local time at Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

Super Eagles vs Czech Republic Friendly Live on DStv, GOtv

Nigerian football fans will today have another opportunity to watch the Super Eagles prepare for the World Cup in their pre-tournament clash with Czech Republic. The match will be broadcast live on SuperSport 3 and SuperSport 9 on DStv and on SuperSport Select 1 on GOtv beginning at 1:50pm.

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Liverpool fans FUME as Thomas Cook respond to Champion League flight price hike

Liverpool take on Real Madrid in the Champions League final on May 26 and fans are flocking to get their flights booked up.

Fernandes to have no language problems playing for Russia at 2018 FIFA World Cup — coach

MOSCOW, May 11. /TASS/. Brazilian-born football player Mario Fernandes will have no language barriers playing for the Russian national team at the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup, Stanislav Cherchesov, the head coach of the team, said on Friday.

UEFA open case agst Buffon for CL outburst

(ANSA) - Turin, May 11 - UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings over Juve skipper Gianluigi Buffon's outburst against the referee after

Premier League team news: Lallana could return for Liverpool against Brighton

Adam Lallana could return to Liverpool's squad for the final match of the season at home to Brighton. Credit: PA

Ahmed Elmohamady eyeing Premier League promotion with Aston Villa in Championship play-offs

Eye on the prize: Elmohamady of Aston Villa.

Aston Villa’s Ahmed Elmohamady admits he’s been dreaming of the World Cup ever since Egypt secured a historic qualification last October but the defender still has Championship play-offs to worry about before shifting

Chelsea vs Manchester United: Mourinho gives update on Lukaku’s injury ahead of FA Cup final

Lukaku injured his ankle during United’s 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the Premier League two weeks ago.

CAN confirms death of its General Secretary, Musa Asake

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has confirmed the demise of its General Secretary, Dr. Musa Asake.

Zidane sidesteps talk of Neymar Real move

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane on Friday sidestepped talk of a bid for the world’s most expensive footballer Neymar.

4 million residents register with LASRRA

Mr Hakeem Fahm, Commissioner, Lagos state Ministry of Science and Technology on Friday said some four million residents had registered and had their data captured by the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA).

2018 budget: Nigerian govt laments delay in passage

Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, said the delay in passage of the 2018 budget would have some impact on the nation and cause some adjustments in implementation.

Obasanjo's Movement Merges With Little-Known Nigerian Party

Lagos — The group founded by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Coalition for Nigerian Movement (CNM), has fused with the African Democratic Congress (ADC).