In his usual outburst, Republican Presidential aspirant, Donald Trump warns of ‘possible riots’ if he is not nominated as the party’s candidate. After his impressive wins across five key states, Trump is confident he will win the GOP primaries and any planned manoeuvre to scheme him out of the race […]
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Protests Rock Brazil as Former President Lula Gets Immunity
In a move construed as suspicious and compromised, hundreds of thousands of Brazilians protested the announcement of Former President Lula Inacio Da Silva as the Chief of Staff to President Dilma Rousseff. Lula who is billed to be tried for alleged corruption charges was announced as the new Chief of […]
Kim & Kanye Makes Times Internet’s Top 30
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have been listed by Times Magazine Top 30 Most Influential people on the Internet. In its recently released second annual 30 Most Influential People on the Internet, Kim and Kanye were prominently featured. Kim is undoubtedly popular on the social media across Twitter @KimKardashian (with […]
Egypt Touts 23 Man Squad to Battle Nigeria
While Nigeria’s Super Eagles appears to be pussy-footing in naming its squad for the crucial 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Egypt’s Head Coach. Héctor Cúper (a former Argentine footballer), has invited nine players from Zamalek, one of Egypt’s flagship local football club. Other players on the roll call are […]
Backtracking: Nigeria’s MPs Plans to Consume 92% of its Budget
Despite its promise of change, financial prudence, transparency and accountability to the Nigerian people, Nigeria’s MPs, are reportedly budgeting about 92% of its annual budget of N115 billion (approximately $380 million) on recurrent expenditure. Before making its budget available, (the first of its kind in the history of Nigeria’s parliament), […]
Going For Good? More Russian Planes Leave Syria
As a follow up to the ceasefire arrangements and negotiations, more Russian combat ships are currently leaving the Syrian airspace. According to AP, SU-25 combat aircraft and IL-76 transport planes were evacuated from Syria in early part of Wednesday’s noon (GMT+1). America’s Secretary of States, John Kerry is said to be […]
DEVELOPING STORY: Obama to Nominate Merrick Garland As Supreme Court Justice- AP
After several days of scrutinizing his choices, President Obama, will be confirming Merrick Garland as the Supreme Justice to fill the vacant seat left by the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Associated Press, AP, described Garland as a centrist candidate with decades of Judicial experience. His possible nomination will be subjected […]
Ensure Insurance Reports NGN542 Million Loss In 2015
Ensure Insurance PLC, formerly known as Union Assurance Company PLC said it made a net loss of NGN542 million in its audited 2015 full year financial result. This is a significant improvement when compared to a net loss of NGN1,7 billion posted for the full year of 2014. Ensure Insurance […]
AXA Invests EUR75 Million in Rocket Internet’s Africa Internet Group
Africa Internet Group and AXA, a worldwide provider of insurance and asset management, have announced a partnership whereby AXA will become the exclusive provider of insurance products and services through Jumia and other AIG online and mobile platforms in Africa. In a statement released by AXA, ”Going forward, AXA’s African […]
Amadeus stakes USD40 million on Travelstart
Amadeus a global technology investor, said it has USD40 million investment in Travelstart in partnership with MTN Group. Travelstart is an online travel agency in Africa, and has built a market leadership position in South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya and parts of the Middle East. The growth investment by Amadeus […]