Why landlocked Ethiopia wants to launch a navy
When Eritrea gained independence in 1993, Ethiopia suddenly found itself without a coastline and so it took the logical step of disbanding its navy. Now, it is reconsidering its decision…
The 2018 World Cup begins
The 2018 World Cup begins today in Russia with an opening match between the host country and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Before kick-off at Moscow’s refurbished Luzhniki Stadium, football…
FEC approves N185bn for 14 roads nationwide
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja approved N185.2billion for the rehabilitation, repairs and reconstruction of 14 roads across the country. The…
Former Chief of Air Staff Amosu to forfeit N2.2b
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the temporary forfeiture of N2.2billion recovered from former Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Adesola Amosu. Justice Mojisola Olatoregun made the order…
US raises interest rates
The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25 percent Wednesday at the end of its two-day policy meeting, making the new target range for the federal funds 1.75 percent…
