Ford Forced to Abandon Export of 500 Vehicles to Nigeria

                

American auto maker, Ford, has stopped a planned exportation of 500 vehicles to Nigeria, forced by the ongoing unfavorable business climate in the country.

Oramfe Festival: Ooni warns against misrepresentation of African religions

          

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has cautioned people to stop misrepresenting the importance of festivals and dieties celebrated in the ancient city of Ile-Ife and all parts of Africa.

Dangote Cement revenue hits N442b

             

Dangote Cement Plc has declared an increased revenue of N442.09 billion in the last nine months, its financial report released yesterday at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) indicated.

At Auction, Vehicles With Fatal Flaws

        

Toyota faces more fallout from potentially deadly airbags. The automaker has recalled nearly six million more vehicles worldwide over defective Takata air bag inflators, bringing the total number of vehicles recalled to more than 23 million.

Republicans, not waiting for Election Day, turn on each other

          

There's blood in the water. Traditionally, a losing party might go to the mattresses after an election, but just days before an election that was its to win, the Republican Party is already tearing itself apart. 

Finance Minister says FG will present N6trn as 2017 budget

       

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said that the Federal Government will present N6,866,335,052,740 as the budget for 2017.

President Goodluck Jonathan Speech to Oxford Students

    

Protocols.

1.    It is my pleasure and a great honour to be in the hallowed chambers of the Oxford University, one of the world’s most prestigious universities, not just to speak, but to exchange ideas and answer questions from you, some of the world’s most brilliant youths and future leaders.

Jay Z Says He 'Misses The Old Kanye' Following West's Recent Rant

         

Here’s something we all have in common with Jay Z: He misses the “old Kanye.” Roc-A-Fella co-founder Kareem “Biggs” Burke revealed as much following Kanye West’s surprising rant against his idol last week.

Jose Mourinho knows there is a problem in his Manchester United squad that spending alone cannot cure

       
So far – repeat, so far – Jose Mourinho has made no real difference to Manchester United in any of the important areas. 

       

Islamic State militants armed with assault rifles and explosives attacked targets in and around the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk early Friday, in an assault that appeared aimed at diverting Iraqi security forces from a massive offensive against the IS-held city of Mosul.

Students proceed with illegal march to Union Buildings

          

Students from several higher education institutions‚ including the universities of Pretoria and South Africa‚ who are demanding free education‚ successfully made it to the lawns of the Union Buildings in the capital despite the march not being legal.

Boko Haram eradicated from Nigeria – Chief of Army Staff

               

The chief of army staff Tukur Buratai has said there are no longer Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria – Buratai said all terrorists that were formally operating in the North East have been pushed away from the borders of Nigeria – He said most of the terrorists’ attacks are carried out by insurgents from the Lake Chad Basin.

Pep Guardiola admits he would love to sign Lionel Messi for Manchester City

             

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted he will be the first person on the phone to Lionel Messi if the world’s best player signals his wish to leave Barcelona in the future.

Scientists create eggs that could allow infertile women to have children

      
Scientists have created working mammalian eggs from scratch and used them to produce healthy offspring. The new study marks the first time that eggs have been completely made without help from an animal. Although the research was conducted in mice and only on eggs, it shows it may be possible to use the same techniques for humans and for sperm - potentially meaning it will be possible to make new humans entirely in the lab.

Liverpool 0 Manchester United 0: Jose Mourinho kills the razzmatazz by parking the bus to prove a point

                   

This was vintage Jose Mourinho. Mourinho the spoiler; Mourinho the party pooper; Mourinho the man who refused to be a “clown” in Liverpool’s “circus”. Again. The man who could kill the razzmatazz and the hoopla, chuck his own custard pies, park his bus, and quieten the atmosphere in what can be the most intense of cauldrons.

Beyonce heads to dinner with hubby Jay Z and Nicki Minaj after suffering from bleeding ear on stage

        
Beyonce was praised for powering through her performance for Tidal X on Saturday despite suffering from bleeding ear.

150 countries sign new Climate Change deal

     

About 150 countries have agreed to a deal reducing greenhouse gases far more powerful than carbon dioxide in an effort to fight climate change.

Former refugee agency chief Antonio Guterres officially appointed as next UN secretary-general

        

Portugal's Antonio Guterres has been officially appointed as the next UN secretary-general on Thursday (13 October). He will take over from Ban Ki-moon when his second five-year term ends on 31 December.

DSS handover rescued Chibok girls to Osinbajo

          
The Presidency has formally received the 21 Chibok Girls and a 21 month-old baby from the Department of State Service (DSS) on Thursday.

CBN assures manufacturers of forex supply

          

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday assured Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) of improved foreign exchange supply to sustain its members’ production.

NYSC accredits 1,344 out of 4,800 OAU graduands recommended for service

                   
The National Youth Service Corps accredited 1,344 out of 4,800 graduands of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife recommended for the 2016 ‘Batch B’ of the service, an official of the institution has said.

Algeria fire coach after disappointing World Cup result

       

Milovan Rajevac became the second coaching casualty of the opening round of African World Cup group qualifiers at the weekend when he was sacked by Algeria on Tuesday.

Hillary Clinton launches new ads aimed at courting Republican voters

       
A buoyant Hillary Clinton promised Monday to give Americans "something to vote for, not just something to vote against," but made clear that Democrats see new opportunity to press the case against Republican Donald Trump in the final four weeks of the election contest.

Zuma asks Madonsela to delay state capture report so he can question witnesses

           

President Jacob Zuma, under scrutiny for his friendship with a wealthy business family, has asked the anti-corruption watchdog not to report her findings until he has had a chance to question other witnesses, his office said on Monday.

Men arrested with crushed human heads hidden in bread

          

24-year-old Jamiu Alabi and 32-year-old Yemi John were arrested on Saturday night, October 8, at Church bus stop in Ipaja. The duo were said to have concealed three human heads inside loaves of bread. They sandwiched the heads in the breads and inscribed names and amount on each. While one of them had Danjumo N20,000 written on it, the others had Yusuf N70,000 and Alhaji Mumuni N10,000.

Iowa Poll: Donald Trump leads Hillary Clinton by 4 points

Donald Trump leads the presidential race in the swing state of Iowa, lifted by voters’ widespread distrust of Hillary Clinton and pessimism about the nation's direction.

Nigeria Hails South African Supreme Court’s Verdict On Henry Okah

       

The Presidency has lauded the South African Supreme Court of Appeal’s decision of October 3rd, 2016, confirming the conviction of Henry Okah to 20 years in prison.

Nobel peace prize revives hopes of Colombia's peace process with Farc

         

Honor bestowed upon Juan Manuel Santos surprised many Colombians who believed his chances had been scuttled by popular rejection of the peace deal.

Buhari To Meet With Jonathan And Jega In Abuja, Thursday

       
President Buhari meets Jonathan and Jega on Thursday in Abuja for the first time since after the 2015 elections.

Yoshinori Ohsumi of Japan Wins Nobel Prize for Study of ‘Self-Eating’ Cells

         

Yoshinori Ohsumi, a Japanese cell biologist, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Monday for his discoveries on how cells recycle their content, a process known as autophagy, a Greek term for “self-eating.”

Theresa May: Brexit will mean 'bumps in the road'

        

Leaving the EU will not be "plain sailing" but the UK must grasp the opportunities, Theresa May has said.

West Ham storm Nigeria for talent hunt, discussions with NFF and FC Ifeanyi Ubah

         

Led by the managing director Angus Kinnear and president of FC Ifeanyi Ubah – Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, the blue print that will guide the hunt for the next Nigerian superstar will be unveiled on Wednesday, October 5. 

Ooni of Ife, 2Face Monarch, musician set for Violence free World project

The Ooni of Ife and superstar musician have joined hands to promote peace across Nigeria and abroad.

BREAKING: Danny Jordaan to announce resignation

         

Former mayor and current leader of the ANC opposition in Nelson Mandela Bay, Danny Jordaan, is set to announce his resignation on Monday afternoon.

Restructuring, the best way to go

“One thing I’ve learned is that when you are sitting in this office, you have to make the very best decisions you can and set aside, for a moment, what it means for you politically.” – U.S. President Barrack Obama (TIME Magazine, 2012)

LL Cool J and The Weeknd Are Now Investors of the UFC Franchise

          

The world of Mixed Martial Arts have gone mainstream as a bevy of music artists, athletes and celebrities have become investors in the UFC, one of the biggest companies in the MMA league.