Rafael Nadal, who is seeking a record-extending 13th French Open title and a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam singles crown, was handed a relatively tough path to this year’s final at

Britain’s treasury chief has announced a plan to give small businesses greater flexibility to repay loans, as the government races to prevent widespread layoffs when earlier employer subsidies end next

Abel Ejikeme Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has said the country is going through the most difficult period in her history in terms of finances. He said all the

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Muhammad Musa Bello, has assured the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mr. Segun Awolowo of his

Abel Ejikeme Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman, Senate Adhoc Committee on Constitution Review, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has said proponents of state creation can bring the states to existence

Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved $1,959,744,723.71 for the construction of a rail line from Kano in Kano State to Maradi in Niger Republic. Briefing State House reporters

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Wednesday reaffirmed the readiness of the commission to conduct a smooth governorship election in Ondo State fixed for

Abel Ejikeme President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has demanded relevant authorities and stakeholders in the transport sector put an end to the rampant carnage on Nigerian roads. He also

Alex Enumah in Abuja Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offence Commission (ICPC), Professor Bolaji Owasonoye, his counterpart in the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Mr Anthony

President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus has been sworn in for a sixth term – ignoring calls for an end to his 26-year grip on power. It comes after an election

Lillian Jijingi It was fireworks at the UN meeting on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump went after China in a speech to the UN General Assembly, claiming Beijing and

Abel Ejikeme Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says the federal government has allocated about N3.49bn for the supply and commissioning of 150-ton capacity railway crane. The Minister said the

Fraud and Phishing have become very common at this time due to the rise in fraudulent activities. Many organisations and businesses have been at the forefront of educating their customers

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced two new additions to its entry-level smartphone family, the Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 2.4, a new accessories range and HMD Connect

Rita Osakwe Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, was released from a Berlin hospital on Wednesday, after 32 days of treatment for poisoning. Navalny, a politician and corruption investigator who is

Rita Osakwe A former U.S. police officer involved in the death of Breonna Taylor has been indicted by a grand jury. Sgt. Brett Hankison was on Wednesday indicted on three

Tyson Fury’s promoter Frank Warren has suggested the trilogy fight against Deontay Wilder could yet take place outside of the UK and USA. The third WBC heavyweight championship fight between

Abel Ejikeme The Federal government says it has fixed Thursday, September 24, to meet with organised labour to unveil government’s palliative plans to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade

Abel Ejikeme Akwa-Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel on Wednesday assured that the Ibom Deep Seaport project would be completed before the end of his administration to enhance the state’s economy.

Rita Osakwe Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and the Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Hon Patricia Scotland, on Wednesday announced the new date for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Previously