US Pulls Out Of UN’s Global Compact On Migration

The administration of President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from a United Nations pact to improve the handling of migrant and refugee situations, deeming it "inconsistent" with its policies, the US mission to the global body announced Saturday.

In September 2016 the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a non-binding political declaration pledging to uphold the rights of refugees, help them resettle and ensure access to education and jobs.

Russia 2018: Nigeria Draws Argentina, Iceland, Croatia In Group D

The Super Eagles will once again come up against Argentina after being grouped alongside the two-time former world champions in Group D at Friday’s World Cup draw in Moscow.

Putin Opens 2018 FIFA World Cup Finals Draw Ceremony

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, is watched by FIFA president Gianni Infantino as he speaks before the 2018 soccer World Cup draw in the Kremlin in Moscow, Friday Dec. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

The Latest on the World Cup draw (all times local):

The mascot of the 2018 World Cup, the wolf named Zabivaka, is placed at the entrance of Kutafya Tower in Kremlin, Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The Final Draw for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia will take place on December 1 in the concert hall of the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

The FIFA World Cup Draws: The Russia Countdown Begins; Nigerians Hopeful As FIFA Holds Russia 2018 World Cup Draws

SportsPro reports that the FIFA World Cup trophy has a value of over US$10 million as of 2014. The trophy was sculpted by Italian Silvio Gazzaniga in 1971

This evening will bring us closer towards the 2018 FIFA World Cup as the Final Draws take place in Moscow, the capital of Russia.

Final draw of FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 - Nigeria is placed in Pot 4

Japan Emperor To Abdicate In April 2019

Japan's Emperor Akihito will wave goodbye on April 30, 2019

Japan's Emperor Akihito will step down on April 30, 2019, the prime minister announced Friday, the first retirement in more than two centuries in the world's oldest imperial family.

Japan's royal dynasty

Magath Latest Big-Name Foreign Coach To Leave Chinese Club

Felix Magath has become the latest big name foreign coach to quit China

Felix Magath on Friday became the latest foreign coach in a matter of weeks to leave his post in the Chinese Super League (CSL), following Andre Villas-Boas and Luiz Felipe Scolari out the exit door.

How Irregularities Marred Our Medical Exams — Foreign-Trained Doctors

Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)

...Senate panel to come up with position next week

Some Nigerian foreign-trained doctors yesterday narrated how irregularities marred their recently conducted 16-week induction course for them to be licenced to practice in the country.

Corruption Case Backlog Puts Nigeria Govt Under Scrutiny

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari made tackling corruption one of the key priorities of his government, but there have been more high-profile arrests than convictions

From the lowest local magistrates all the way up to the Supreme Court in the capital Abuja, the wheels of justice can turn painfully slowly in Nigeria.

5TH Africa-Europe Summit Seeks Jobs, Stability For Exploding Population

President Ouattara receives Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari; African and European leaders have begun arriving in Côte d'Ivoire for the summit

More than 80 African and European leaders will gather in Côte d'Ivoire on Wednesday to promote jobs and stability for Africa's exploding population, with some calling for a new "Marshall Plan."

Buhari Orders Govs To Clear Salaries Before Christmas

Paris Club Refunds

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the payment of the balance of the Paris and London Clubs refunds to the states with a proviso that they use the money to clear all outstanding salary arrears.

Continued Importation Of Dirty Fuel Raises Fears

The amount of sulphur in some fuel used in Africa is 300 times the level considered safe in Europe

●Experts warn of health, economic consequence ●Ghana beats Nigeria in curbing trend ●‘NNPC working to meet SON specification’

Millions of Nigerians risk health and economic consequences following Federal Government’s failure to meet deadline on importation of high sulphur (dirty) fuels.

Swiss Oil Companies are mixing bad blended gasoline to gain fortunes on hazardous product on the environment and health! | MinBane

Kenya Election: Kenyatta Sworn In For New Term

Mr Kenyatta will be serving his second term as president Photo: AFP

Uhuru Kenyatta has been sworn in for a second term as president of Kenya at a ceremony in the capital, Nairobi, boycotted by the opposition.

The stadium was packed with supporters. Photo: Reuters

Cash And History Keep Europe As Africa’s Prime Partner

Soubré project cost: €500 million with 85% financed by EXIMBANK, 15% funding by the Ivorian State. China is leading the charge in foreign investment in African infrastructure. Côte d'Ivoire's Soubre dam is designed to boost the country's power capacity by nearly 14%.

Hard cash but also the intangible ties of history have kept Europe in pole position as Africa's main partner, even if an influx of Chinese investment is prompting many African countries to look eastward.

On Africa's long list of infrastructure needs, roads have a high priority. In most countries, highways are poorly surfaced, choked with traffic and dangerous

China Club Taps Ajax To Build ‘Best Football Academy’

Dutch football giants Ajax are world-renowned for their youth system, and Guangzhou R&F want to tap into that expertise to build the best academy in China

Dutch football giants Ajax announced a five-year partnership with Chinese Super League side Guangzhou R&F on Monday that will attempt to build the best youth academy in China.

500 Prominent Nigerians Get Tax Status Letters Today

Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun (right); addressing lawyers, accountants and other professional advisers during the workshop jointly organized by the ministry, Federal Inland Revenue Service and Joint Tax Board for the advisers of the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS), at the weekend, in Lagos

●Two firms pay US$110 million ●Reviews profiles of government contractors ●Rules out extension of VAIDS’ amnesty deadline

Tax status letters will be issued to no fewer than 500 high net-worth Nigerians by the Ministry of Finance today. It shows that the Federal Government’s Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) is already paying off, according to Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun.

Qatar Unveils World Cup’s First ‘Reusable’ Stadium

Ras Abu Aboud Stadium

Qatar on Sunday unveiled the design for what it claims is the World Cup's first 'reusable' stadium, the seventh of eight expected venues that will stage games during the 2022 tournament.

Qatar unveiled the design for what it claims is the World Cup's first 'reusable' stadium, the seventh of eight expected venues that will stage games during the 2022 tournament