Be Wary of Chinese Loans, U.S. Warns Nigeria, Others

The U.S. Secretary has been taking a dig at China and its investment in Africa in the past few days, although he had been roundly condemned by Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov, who is also visiting Zimbabwe on Thursday. The U.S. diplomat is also believed to be seeking smooth relations with African countries after President Donald Trump reportedly dismissed some African nations as “Shithole countries” in January, a comment he later denied. The Chinese government has pumped billions into infrastructure projects across the continent, although critics say there is often…

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I Will Be President of Nigeria, Fayose Insists

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose, has once again said he will become the President when Nigerians select a new leader for another four years in 2019. He said this on Thursday in Ado Ekiti, the state capital while addressing hundreds of women at an event to commemorate the 2018 International Women’s Day. “I want them to here in the Villa, I will be president of Nigeria Tomorrow, Fayose told his supporters at the gathering. “Sometimes, it is difficult for people to believe but when it happens, I want you…

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El-rufai to Labor: “You want to destroy the nation” He is an embarrassment to public office -Labour

Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, Kaduna State governor, has accused organised labour in the country, saying it has destroyed the nation more than its contribution to it. Speaking, yesterday in Abuja at a ‘Governance Matters’ roundtable organised by Development Alternative Incorporation, DAI, the governor said the excesses of the trade unions must be curtailed. “Trade Unions have never served the country well. They have been selfish and everything is about their narrow interests. In general, in Nigeria, trade unions have been a danger to our progress and I think they should be…

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Maryam Sanda granted bail in case of alleged murder of husband

Maryam Sanda, the woman who allegedly killed her husband, Bilyamin Bello has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Maryam, who is the daughter of Maimuna Aliyu, a former Aso Savings Bank executive, was arraigned by the police for allegedly killing the son of a former PDP Chairman, Mohammed Bello. Maryam who is facing trial on allegations of homicide was granted bail by the Chief judge, Yusuf Halilu, based on medical reports which indicated that she is pregnant and ill. Recall that Maryam’s counsel, Joseph Daudu, SAN, pleaded…

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Whatsapp Delete For Everyone Feature Extended From 7 To 64 Minutes

The release of the WhatsApp Delete for Everyone Feature on WhatsApp was witnessed last year and has brought about different reactions from its users. A lot of users believes the Delete for Everyone feature is really helpful, a lot complained about the limited time and others find it unuseful. Up till the present moment, WhatsApp users can only delete messages for everyone in a private or group chat for seven minutes after sending the message, after which the option will be deleted and won’t show up again. Right now, Whatsapp…

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