Section: Nigeria
World: Trump Jr. And other aides met with gulf emissary offering help to win election
WASHINGTON — Three months before the 2016 election, a small group gathered at Trump Tower to meet with Donald Trump Jr., the president’s eldest son. The meeting was convened primarily to offer help to the Trump team, and it forged relationships between the men and Trump insiders that would develop over the coming months.Past the election...
Putin Approves New Government Without Major Changes
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute” in Moscow on April 10, 2018.Alexey NIKOLSKY / Sputnik / AFP Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday approved a new government with key posts largely unchanged for his fourth Kremlin term. Veteran foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and Defence Minister Sergei...
Champions League: Liverpool camp in Spain to prepare for Real Madrid
Jurgen Klopps's side are in Spain to intensify preparations for the Champions League final. Liverpool stars are camping in Marbella Spain ahead of their 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid.Jurgen Klopp’s side are enjoying the warm weather in Spain away from their base in Liverpool.Mohamed Salah and teammates were seen...
Russia, China Tighten Ties With Iran
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) speaks during his press conference with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing on April 23, 2018. MADOKA IKEGAMI / POOL / AFP Russia and China moved Thursday to extend their economic influence in Iran, while Europeans are finding it...
Olanrewaju Kayode: Nigerian striker held by customs in Greek airport over illegal possession of cash
Kayode was held for failing to declare the cash he was carrying into Greece. Nigerian striker Olanrewaju Kayode was held by customs officials in a Greek airport for illegal possession of cash. Kayode was recently held by customs officials at the Kyiv Boryspil airport for failure to declare the €26,500 in cash he was carrying.The 25-year-old...
‘What FG Will Do With $320 Million Abacha loot’ – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the $320 million Sani Abacha loot will be put into the conditional cash transfer (CCT) scheme targeted at the “poorest of Nigerians”. Buhari said this on Monday while declaring open the 8th Commonwealth Regional Conference for Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Abuja. The president said it was heartwarming to...
Putin To Open Crimea Mega Bridge Linking Russia
Russian President, Vladimir Putin Alexander ASTAFYEV / SPUTNIK / AFP Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to unveil Tuesday a highly symbolic bridge linking southern Russia to the Crimea, four years after the peninsula was annexed from Ukraine. The Crimean Bridge, at 19 kilometres (nearly 12 miles) will be Europe’s longest, overtaking...
2018 FIFA World Cup: Super Eagles group D opponents Iceland, Croatia reveal list
Croatia released a 32-man list, while Iceland revealed a 23-man list for 2018 FIFA World Cup. Super Eagles group D opponents Croatia and Iceland have released their list for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.World Cup newcomers Iceland have released their final 23-man list for the tournament, while Croatia released a 32-man list which...
Opinion: When spies hack journalism
The government worker infuriated by wrongdoing, the ideologue pushing a particular line, the politico out to savage an opponent. WASHINGTON — For decades, leakers of confidential information to the press were a genus that included many species: The government worker infuriated by wrongdoing, the ideologue pushing a particular line, the politico...
First China-Made Aircraft Carrier Starts Sea Trials
China’s first domestically manufactured aircraft carrier, known only as “Type 001A”, leaves port in the northeast city of Dalian early on May 13, 2018. AFP Photo. China’s first domestically manufactured aircraft carrier started sea trials Sunday, state media said, a landmark in Beijing’s ambitious plans to modernise its navy as...
