Tuesday 8 January 2019

Egypt to host 2019 Africa Cup of Nations

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has announced that Egypt will host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Zambia seizes 'erection-causing' energy drink

Authorities in Zambia have ordered a local manufacturer to stop the production and distribution of an energy drink that reportedly caused a prolonged erection in a man.

NLC Holds Nationwide Protest Over Minimum Wage

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commenced a nationwide protest over the N30,000 minimum wage for workers in the country.

Buhari to Nigerians: I will leave a legacy of free, fair elections

President Muhammadu Buhari says  free, fair and credible elections are the foundation of political stability and peace in any nation, assuring that he will leave a legacy of free and fair elections.

Monday 7 January 2019

Leave Daily Trust newspaper alone, CUPP to Buhari

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has advised President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai to stop chasing shadows and direct their attack on Boko Haram insurgents.

INEC to train over 1m personnel for 2019 polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will train over one million electoral staff and ad-hoc personnel for the conduct of the 2019 general elections.

Buhari asks Tinubu to take charge of Campaign Council

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council and asked Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the co-chairman of the council to fully take charge of the campaign.

Man arraigned for wife battery, lack of care

A 33-year-old man Jones Okweshine charged with beating his wife, was on Monday docked in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.