Mastercard is launching its own blockchain network to enable partner banks and merchants to make cross-border payments faster and more securely. The Mastercard blockchain service…
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‘Catalonia cannot accept control from Madrid’
Catalonians cannot accept the central government’s “illegal” move of imposing direct rule on Barcelona, says regional President Carles Puigdemont. “I ask the parliament to meet…
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The death toll from a firefight between police and militants southwest of the Egyptian capital has risen to 54 policemen. Security forces, acting on intelligence,…
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Former Governor and Senator representing Kano Central Senatorial district, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has vowed to continue the fight against Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje administration to…
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Some stakeholders in the oil sector are pushing for the removal of Ibe Kachikwu, minister of state for petroleum resources. This is as a result…
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Edward Soje, a director with the Kogi state civil service, has committed suicide by hanging himself on a tree, in the capital, Lokoja. According to…
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Authorities in Malta on Saturday offered an “unprecedented” 1 million euro ($1.18 million) reward and full protection for anyone with information on who killed an…
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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City have found a more ruthless streak after they overcame stubborn Burnley 3-0 to earn a club record equalling 11th consecutive…
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Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a request by Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, for a temporary…
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Jose Mourinho launched a withering verbal attack on his Manchester United players following their surprise Premier League defeat at Huddersfield Town and confessed he was…
View More Mourinho attack Man Utd after shock lossNBA: Boston Celtics beats Philadelphia 92-102
Boston Celtics have defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 102-92 for their first win of the season in the NBA. The Celtics lost their first 2 periods…
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The 17 governors from South West, South East and South South are to meet in Lagos on Monday to discuss latest national issues forge stronger…
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In some seasons it may not be possible for you to get fresh fruits which are said to be the best treatment for the skin.…
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The Nigerian Law School on Saturday released the summary of the final examination results conducted in August. Mr Chinedu Ukekwe, Head of Information and Protocol…
View More 1,272 fail Nigerian Law School examVAT: N246.30bn generated in Q2 — NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says that N246.30 billion was generated as Value Added Tax (VAT) in the second quarter of the year. The…
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International experts announced Friday that Chilean Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda did not die of cancer, but could not conclusively determine if he was assassinated by…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) would continue to deploy CCTV devices during its examinations, the Registrar, Prof. Is’haq Oloyede, has said. At the…
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Slaven Bilic, under-performing West Ham manager believes he may be close to the exit door of the London club, after his team suffered a humiliating…
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Award-winning actress and filmmaker, Omoni Oboli, would be taking Nollywood across many borders, as she showcases her movie, Okafor’s Law, at the Busan International Film…
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Ebuka Nwankwo By accepting an Igbo running mate and granting pardon to Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu in 1981, former President Shehu Shagari showed commitment to…
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The Federal government has paid N2 billion mobilization fees to contractors for the commencement of work on the second Niger bridge in Onitsha. Work on…
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This article, written by Dele Giwa — one of finest journalists that Nigeria has produced — was first published in the Newswatch edition of January 27,…
View More Nobody cares, by Dele GiwaPresident Zuma in trouble after Imo visit
(Reuters/NAN) South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it had given President Jacob Zuma till Nov. 30 to make submissions before it. According to the…
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Mr Mark Okoye, the Anambra Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, has said that the Gov. Willie Obiano’s administration had spent N44 billion on projects…
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