Alas!!! 'I'm sure the Russian people will support me': Putin is confident of becoming Russia's leader for life after changing the constitution

Vladimir Putin in his annual state of the nation address delivered on Thursday in Moscow announced new shocking reforms and sweeping changes to Russia's constitution that will ensure he remains in power for the rest of his life.

President Buhari embarks on first trip to UK in 2020

Nigeria - President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Friday for London to participate in the inaugural UK-Africa Investment Summit holding on Monday, January 20, 2020.

Trump Impeachment: Trial opens as senators are sworn in after charges against president read out

Donald Trump's impeachment trial has started with senators being sworn in as jurors and the charges against the president read out.

As senators took their oaths, a congressional watchdog found the White House broke the law by withholding security aid for Ukraine approved by Congress.

Arsenal celebrates Nigerian legend KANU NWANKWO aka Papilo's signing 21 years ago (VIDEO)

Arsenal Football club of England have taken to Twitter to celebrate signing legendary Nigerian player Kanu Nwankwo 21 years ago.

Alas!!! Sworn in Governor Hope Uzodinma orders probe of Ohakim, Okorocha, Ihedioha's tenure

Nigeria - Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state has ordered the probe of the tenures of his predecessors, Ikedi Ohakim, Rochas Okorocha and Emeka Ihedioha.

President Trump finally signs 'phase one' of trade deal with China after 18 months of trade war (PHOTOS)

US president Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the first phase of a trade deal with China, skyrocketing US stock markets in the process.

Trump, who made placing tariffs on China for manipulating their currency, stealing intellectual property and cheating the US on Trade finally got his wish of a new trade deal with China after almost two years long trade war that has hurt U.S. farmers and created a drag on global economic growth. 

Wow! Man whose photo was used in place of that of a Nigerian man that allegedly died in Ukranian plane crash, speaks

Mr Olayinka Bernard Adeleye, the 30-year-old man whose photo was used in place of that of a Nigerian man who allegedly died in the Ukrainian plane crash on January 8, has debunked claims of being involved in the sad incident which claimed the lives of 176 passengers. 

JUST IN: Imo Governor-Elect Hope Uzodinma orders banks to freeze Imo State accounts

Nigeria - The governor-elect of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has issued an order freezing all bank accounts belonging to the state government.

According to an ‘Order of Post No Debit’ issued by Director-General, Hope Uzodinma’s Campaign Organisation, Chief Cosmas Iwu, to all financial institutions and the Accountant-General of Imo State, no bank is to honour any transaction from the government of Chief Emeka Ihedioha or his officials.

APC reacts to Supreme Court verdict on Imo Guber election: We are ecstatic

Nigeria - The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the party is ecstatic over the Supreme Court’s judgement declaring its candidate, Senator Hope Uzodinma the winner of the March 9th 2019 Imo state Governorship election.

PDP's reaction to supreme court judgment on Ihedioha: Another sad commentary on democratic order

Nigeria - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the judgment of the Supreme Court, sacking, Imo State Governor, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha as ‘another very sad commentary on our nation’s democratic order.’

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Couple get married despite backdrop of volcanic ash cloud in Philippines volcano eruption

A couple in the Philippines have got married and celebrated their big day despite a volcanic eruption just 12 miles (20km) away.

Chino Vaflor and Kat Palomar exchanged their vows in Cavite on Sunday, but the close proximity of the Taal volcano resulted in photographs of the nupitals being backdropped by a huge plume of volcanic ash and smoke.

Senate leadership set date for Trump's Trial after Nancy Pelosi decides to submit articles of impeachment

Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnel has announced next week Tuesday as the start date for Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate, after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday said she plans to hold a vote on impeachment managers on Wednesday so that the House could send the impeachment articles over to the Senate.

Breaking News: Supreme Court sacks Ihedioha as Imo State Governor, declares APC's Uzodinma winner

Nigeria - The Supreme Court has declared Senator Hope Uzodimma as governor of Imo State. 

The seven-member panel of justices today held that Emeka Ihedioha was not duly elected Governor. 

JUST IN: Again, Petrol Tanker Explodes In Anambra State, One Killed

Nigeria - One person has been confirmed dead as residents of Amawbia in Awka South local government area of Anambra State fled during a petrol tanker explosion on Tuesday, The Nation reports.

The incident happened at about 3.20pm, creating tension in the area,along Enugu -Onitsha expressway.

Surprise As Barack Obama Announces Intention To Run As President Of Kenya In 2021

In a surprise announcement that could upset African politics for years to come, former American President Barack Obama has confirmed this morning his candidacy in the 2021 Kenyan presidential campaign.

Son of a Kenyan senior governmental economist, Barack Hussein Obama Sr., the politician who served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017 is actually touring Africa to give a series of conferences.

Several people arrested in connection with fatal Ukrainian plane crash in Iran

Several people have been arrested in Iran in connection with last week’s shooting down of a Ukraine International Airlines flight with 176 people on board.

“We conducted intensive investigations and several people were arrested in connection,’’ said Justice Ministry spokesperson, Gholam-Hussein Ismaili, according to the Isna news agency.

TENS OF YEAR 2020 BUSINESSES YOU CAN INVEST IN WITH SMALL OR ZERO CAPITAL (A MUST READ SERIES) – PART 2

Courtesy of ALVIN DRAKE on IBT FORUM, a platform where myriads of ideas, knowledge and opportunities are accessible for your growth, development, fulfillment and all round success in life.



We started this series this week in a bid to eradicate the unemployment menace and to give room for expansion for the already employed or self employed. We are on a journey of tens of business ventures you can start today with small or zero capital but with more of zeal and willingness to dare.


Today's ten (10):

JUST IN: Anxiety as Supreme Court delivers judgement on Imo Governorship election result

Nigeria - The Supreme Court has scheduled judgment for later today in one of the four appeals challenging the outcome of last governorship election in Imo State.

A seven-man panel of the court, led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, made the announcement after lawyers in the appeal marked: SC/1461,2019 filed by Ifeanyi Ararume of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Scare as gunmen abduct teachers in Edo State

Nigeria - Two teachers, a male and a female, have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.

The two teachers were abducted on the day public and private schools resumed for academic activities.

Valverde finally sacked as Barcelona coach, Setien set to take over

Barcelona have announced the dismissal of head coach Ernesto Valverde, with Quique Setien taking charge of the Spanish champions on that deal that runs until 2022.