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Togolese protest against ruling party, want President Gnassingbe’s resignation

Agency Report   Thousands thronged the streets of Togo’s seaside capital Wednesday after the ruling party asked supporters to march at the same time as planned opposition protests demanding the removal of President Faure...

PHOTOS: President Buhari meets Trump during luncheon at UNGA

PHOTOS: President Buhari meets Trump during luncheon at UNGA The Punch NG President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met the United States President, Donald Trump, at a Luncheon in honour of selected African heads on the sidelines...

Court adjourns EFCC’s suit on forfeiture of Patience Jonathan’s $5.7m to FG

Court adjourns EFCC’s suit on forfeiture of Patience Jonathan’s $5.7m to FG NAN    The absence of Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of a Federal High Court Lagos on Wednesday stalled proceedings on an application seeking permanent...

Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, Gov. Amosun disagree over Ogun State’s VAT contributions

Yes, despite the flurry of gossip and uncomplimentary stories that trailed her emergence as a ministerial nominee then, Mr. President trusted her guts and entrusted her with the nation’s finance ministry. It would be...

Northern governors visit South-East, South-South for peace dialogue

A delegation from the Northern Governors Forum will today and tomorrow pay a visit to the South East and South South geo-political zones of the country in efforts to douse tension and promote peace and dialogue among all sections...

Man Utd fans urged to drop ‘racist’ Lukaku chant

British anti-discrimination group Kick It Out on Tuesday called on Manchester United fans to stop a “racist” chant about striker Romelu Lukaku. The 24-year-old arrived from Everton in the summer for a fee that could...

EFCC visits Diezani’s N7bn Emirate Hill Dubai properties, makes final moves for forfeiture

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have visited two mansions in Dubai allegedly belonging to a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The properties, located at E146 Emirates Hill and J5 Emirates...

ASUU reveals why strike was suspended; what it will do if betrayed

The Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities on Monday suspended its one month, six days strike. The union has however said its battle with government is far from over. ASUU said it was suspending the strike...

US 2016 Presidential Election: Clinton contemplates legal action against Trump

US 2016 Presidential Election: Clinton contemplates legal action against Trump Hillary Clinton said Monday she would not rule out challenging the results of the 2016 presidential election if investigations later prove that Russia meddled with...

Southwest monarchs, governors insist on restructuring Nigeria

Southwest monarchs, governors insist on restructuring Nigeria Some Southwest governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and traditional rulers have joined other leaders in the region to canvass restructuring of...