Trump issues meeting ultimatum to Mexican leader

US President Donald Trump on Thursday told Mexico’s president to cancel an upcoming visit to Washington if he is unwilling to foot the bill for a border wall.

FG denies governors meeting over Buhari

The Federal Government has debunked reports in the section of the press that governors are meeting in Abuja on Thursday to send an emissary to see President Muhammadu Buhari.

Reps to wade into FRCN edict on churches, mosques today

The House of Representatives is expected today to wade into the controversies arising from the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) law, which approves 20 years tenure in office for heads of churches and mosques.

Jonathan distances self from Malabu Oil deal

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied media reports that he received gratification before approving the controversial Malabu Oil deal.

Obama’s says goodbye in last presidential speech

Barack Obama closes the book on his presidency Tuesday, with a farewell speech in Chicago that will try to lift supporters felled by Donald Trump’s shock victory.

Promasidor wins NIPR Best Company in Education Award

Promasidor’s Cowbellpedia Mathematics Television Quiz Show initiative has earned it the Best Company in Education in the 2016 at the Lagos PR Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA). It was organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Lagos Chapter.

Former Nestle Food boss decries corporate governance of FRCN

Immediate past Chairman of Nestle Foods Nigeria, Olusegun Osunkeye has criticised the Code of Corporate Governance released by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN).

Gambia army chief stands by embattled President Jammeh

Gambia's army chief pledged his loyalty on Wednesday to President Yahya Jammeh, who has refused to accept defeat in last month's election and faces the possibility of regional military intervention to enforce the result of the vote.

North Korea cannot 'tip' missile with nuclear warhead: U.S. State Department

North Korea continues to pursue nuclear and ballistic missile technologies but the United States does not believe it is in a position to "tip" one of them with a nuclear warhead, State Department spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday.

Swali Market in the Bayelsa State capital

Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt have five suspected cultists in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Council of Rivers State.

Losing tropical forest might raise risks of skin ulcers, deformed bones

Scientists have identified more problems associated with deforestation of the country’s tropical rainforest.

Hospitals lament rampant cases of patients absconding during treatment

The economic recession is taking its toll on some patients in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital as their relatives now abandon them in hospitals after their admission due to inability to settle their medical expenses.

Akwa Ibom church tragedy: Commission of Inquiry orders release of architect

The commission of inquiry set up by the Akwa Ibom State government to unravel the circumstances surrounding the collapse of the Reigners’ Bible Church building along Uyo Village Road in Uyo on December 10 has ordered the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Murtala Mani, to release the architect, Mr. Anietie Augustine, from custody.

Nigerian Army restricts officers, soldiers on social media

The Nigerian Army has barred its officers and soldiers on duty from uploading pictures and videos of their operation on social media.Speaking on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai in Kaduna yesterday, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division Mechanized Army, Major-General Adeniyi Oyebade, said: “It is prohibited to upload any picture with your uniforms while in operation.”

Brazilian prison riot leaves dozens dead

Rioting inmates decapitated their rivals in brutal fighting between two gangs in a Brazilian jail that left 56 dead, while 144 prisoners escaped, officials said.

Judges rule Jakarta governor blasphemy trial closed to media

An Indonesian court ruled Tuesday that witness testimony will be closed to the media in the blasphemy trial of the capital's minority Christian governor.

North Korea nuclear threat Trump's first challenge

North Korea's determined quest for a nuclear-tipped missile capable of hitting the US mainland is the first major US foreign policy challenge of the Donald Trump era.

South Korea president stays away from impeachment hearing

South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday held its first full hearing on whether to confirm the impeachment of President Park Geun-Hye but she stayed away from the session.

More protests in Mexico over gasoline price hike

Mexicans angry over a steep hike in gasoline prices blocked roads around the country Monday, but the government refused to budge on the energy reform behind the increase.

Huge wildfire burns homes in Valparaiso, Chile

A wildfire ravaged woods and burned 100 homes in the hilly Chilean port city of Valparaiso on Monday, forcing authorities to evacuate hundreds of people.