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Wednesday, 06 September 2017 04:05

Nigeria, South Africa say they are out of recession

Two of Africa's leading economies said Tuesday they have emerged from recession. South Africa and Nigeria released figures showing economic growth in the second quarter of this year. South Africa's government said the gross domestic product grew by 2.5 percent in the quarter, helped by the agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors. The country announced in June it had entered recession. Nigeria's government said its GDP grew by .55 percent in the quarter, aided by growing oil production. The West African power has struggled to diversify its economy beyond oil and has suffered from militant attacks on oil facilities in the…

Wednesday, 06 September 2017 04:04

Ordinary Nigerians need to feel impact of coming out of recession - Buhari

PRESS RELEASE President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State, said the real impact of coming out recession will be better felt when ordinary Nigerians experience a change in their living conditions. President Buhari, who received the President of Niger, Alhaji Mahamadou Issoufou, at his country home in Daura, told newsmen that he was "very happy’’ to hear the country was finally out of recession, adding that the real gain should be improved conditions for Nigerians. Responding to questions from newsmen, the President said, “Certainly I should be happy for what it is worth. I am looking forward to ensuring…

Wednesday, 06 September 2017 04:01

ASUU, FG hold crucial meeting Thursday

Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, will on Thursday hold a crucial meeting with the federal government. Thursday’s meeting, if held, will be exactly a week since the lecturers refused to show up for a meeting with the government delegation saying such meeting was “unnecessary.” This Thursday’s meeting is at the instance of the ministers of labour and education and was communicated to ASUU in early hours of Thursday. Persons expected to be at Thursday’s meeting are Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, and Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu. President of ASUU, Biodun Ogunyemi, confirmed Thursday’s meeting. “We just received the…

Tuesday, 05 September 2017 03:46

I'll keep doing my best – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will keep doing its best to provide sustainable solutions to the nation's challenges. His Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, in a statement, quoted him as saying this on Monday while receiving associations of farmers, businessmen, youths, elders and politicians from his country home of Daura, Katsina State. President Buhari, who assured Nigerians of his commitment to serving the nation, attributed his recent recovery to a divine act of the Almighty God. Buhari noted that he returned to the country with renewed hope and strength to pursue policies that would…

Tuesday, 05 September 2017 03:40

US envoy tells UN: North Korean leader is 'begging for war'

North Korea's leader is "begging for war," the U.S. ambassador said Monday at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council, as members called for punishing the country with even stronger sanctions for its powerful nuclear test. Ambassador Nikki Haley said the U.S. would look at countries doing business with the North - which include China - and planned to circulate a resolution this week with the goal of getting it approved Sept. 11. "Enough is enough. War is never something the United States wants. We don't want it now. But our country's patience is not unlimited," Haley said. "The…

Tuesday, 05 September 2017 03:38

Hurricane Irma now Cat 4 as it heads for eastern Caribbean

Hurricane Irma grew into a powerful Category 4 storm Monday as it approached the northeastern Caribbean and was forecast to begin buffeting the region Tuesday. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 kph) Monday night, and the U.S. National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening was expected. Irma was centered 450 miles (725 kilometers) east of the Leeward Islands and moving west at 13 mph (20 kph). Emergency officials warned that the storm could dump up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain, unleash landslides and dangerous flash floods and generate waves of up to 23 feet (7…

Monday, 04 September 2017 03:50

Remember the confidential letter by Obama kept for Trump in the Oval office? Here is the content

Dear Mr. President - Congratulations on a remarkable run. Millions have placed their hopes in you, and all of us, regardless of party, should hope for expanded prosperity and security during your tenure. This is a unique office, without a clear blueprint for success, so I don't know that any advice from me will be particularly helpful. Still, let me offer a few reflections from the past 8 years.First, we've both been blessed, in different ways, with great good fortune. Not everyone is so lucky. It's up to us to do everything we can [to] build more ladders of success…

Monday, 04 September 2017 03:48

South Korea conducts missile drill after North Korea nuclear test rattles globe

South Korea's military carried out a missile drill on Monday in response to North Korea's sixth nuclear test, while global markets reacted to the sharp escalation in tensions between Pyongyang and the United States. United Nations Security Council was set to meet later on Monday to discuss fresh sanctions against the isolated regime and U.S. President Donald Trump had asked to be briefed on all available military options, according to his defence chief. South Korea's air force and army conducted drills involving long-range air-to-surface missiles and ballistic missiles, the joint chiefs of staff said in a statement. Monday's drill was…

Monday, 04 September 2017 03:46

Mattis: NKorea threat would bring massive military response

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Sunday shot back at North Korea's claimed test of a hydrogen bomb with a blunt threat, saying the U.S. will answer any threat from the North with a "massive military response - a response both effective and overwhelming." Earlier, President Donald Trump threatened to halt all trade with countries doing business with the North, a veiled warning to China, and faulted South Korea for its "talk of appeasement." The tough talk from America's commander in chief and the retired Marine general he picked to oversee the Pentagon came as the Trump administration searched for a…

Monday, 04 September 2017 03:44

I had affair with only one woman, not many, South African deputy president insists

South Africa's Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted having an extra-marital affair, but denied reports of multiple affairs. Speaking after allegations about his private life were published in newspapers, he accused political opponents of trying to smear him. Mr Ramaphosa is planning to contest the leadership of governing African National Congress (ANC).President Jacob Zuma steps down from the post later this year. Mr Ramaphosa's private emails were apparently hacked into to prove an affair between him and a medical doctor. The emails reportedly suggest he also had a series of affairs with young women, and had unprotected sex. The deputy…

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Monday, 04 September 2017 03:39

Monarch, guest lecturer disagree on role of traditional rulers in council administration

Onpetu of Ijeru, a town in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Oba Sunday Oyediran, has asked that a role be carved out for traditional rulers in the system of local government administration, as a way out of the failure of the third tier of government to cater for the lives of its teeming grassroots people. He made this known at the weekend during a lecture delivered by former Special Adviser on Media to the Governor of Oyo State, Dr Festus Adedayo, entitled Wedlock as hemlock: States, local government accounts and the future of the local government and launch of two books entitled…

Monday, 04 September 2017 03:38

Veteran juju musician, Prince Adekunle, is dead

Famous ‘Juju’ musician, Adeyinka Adekunle, popularly called General Prince Adekunle is dead, a family source announced. A cousin of the deceased, Mr Femi Adekunle, confirmed that he died at 74 after spending about three weeks at Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta. ‎He was born on 22 October 1942. The late Adekunle, who reigned in the 60’s and 70’s, trained other popular musicians such as Shina Peters‎ and Segun Adewale. “He died on Friday at Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta after illness. He was brought in from Lagos when his health deteriorated. The Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, has been where he received treatment,”…

Monday, 04 September 2017 03:37

Mother, 5 children, neighbour die of food poisoning

Seven persons have died from eating local food known as 'Fate’ (poisoned leaf porridge) at Shiyar Ajiya in Shinkafi town, Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara. The State Acting governor, Mr Abdullahi Shinkafi, confirmed the incident on Sunday in Gusau. He said the seven victims who lost their lives included males and females, while the others affected were receiving medical treatment at the hospital. Shinkafi said the government had deployed a team of medical experts to the area to investigate the cause of the incident. “They (experts) have already taken the sample; we are waiting for them to give us…

Sunday, 03 September 2017 04:05

Nigerians can live anywhere in the country without restrictions – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Daura, Katsina State, said Nigerians have the constitutional right to live, work and raise their families in any part of the country without restrictions. Receiving Governor of Katsina State, Mr Aminu Masari, at his country home as part of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, President Buhari reiterated that the Federal Government would guarantee the security of everyone in the country, and ensure protection of all from harassments by reasons of their states of origin, tribes or ethnic backgrounds. Assuring all Nigerians of their safety, Buhari said: “Every Nigerian has a right to live, work and thrive in…

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