Billionaire Al-Waleed bin Talal, 10 princes arrested in Saudi crackdown

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Saudi Arabia in a sweeping crackdown arrested 11 princes, including a prominent billionaire, Al-Waleed bin Talal and dozens of current and former ministers. Separately, the head of the Saudi National Guard, once a leading contender to the throne, as well as the navy chief and the economy minister were replaced in a series of high-profile sackings that sent shock waves in the kingdom. The crackdown was reported immediately after a new anti-corruption commission, headed by powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was established by royal decree late Saturday. Saudi-owned Al…

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David Moyes interested in return to Everton

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David Moyes says he would accept the vacant managerial job at Everton if offered the role, and believes he has become a “better all-round manager” since his last spell in charge of the Toffees. Everton have been without a permanent manager since sacking Ronald Koeman last month and caretaker-manager David Unsworth is yet to pick up a victory since taking over from the Dutchman. The Toffees are currently second bottom of the Premier League ahead of Watford’s trip to Goodison Park on Sunday. Moyes enjoyed 11 successful years in charge…

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Trump lands in Japan to kick off Asian tour

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US President Donald Trump touched down in Japan Sunday, kicking off the first leg of a high-stakes Asia tour set to be dominated by soaring tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea. Air Force One landed under clear blue skies and Trump stepped out with his wife Melania in bright sunshine to greet the crowds. Speaking to reporters on the plane, he announced he would likely be meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin during the tour, as the international community seeks a solution to the North Korean missile crisis. “I think it’s expected…

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Appointments: South West most favoured by Buhari

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South West Nigeria took the lion share of the appointments made so far by President Muhammadu Buhari since he took office on 29 May 2015. According to a list of 157 appointments provided by the Presidency on Saturday, South West Nigerians took 38, followed by the North West, Buhari’s region, which took 30. North East and South East took 23 slots each, while North Central took 21 and South South 22. The figures and names were provided in response to allegations that President Buhari had favoured the Northern part of…

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Kenny Jones Designs honours Ebenezer Obey, others

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NIGERIA’S modest fashion designer, Kenny Jones Designs has honoured Juju music legend, Ebenezer Obey with brand award. Others awardees include Bishop David Oyedepo; Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Dr. Samuel Adejare; Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola  (Yayi); Pastor J. T. Kalejaiye and  Reverend Sola Rotimi, who flew-in from his base in United States. The award ceremony, which coincided with the 25th year’s anniversary of the company, was graced by crème de la crème in fashion and entertainment industry. At the event, the Chief Executive officer, Kenny Jones Designs, Kehinde Olayiwola,…

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Buhari orders Ekwueme’s treatment abroad

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate medical treatment of former Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, outside the country. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, in a statement issued in Abuja, said the President’s approval followed a brief he received on Friday over the medical condition of the former Vice-President. Shehu said the approval covered the immediate charter of an Air Ambulance for the emergency movement and the cost of treatment. “President Buhari prays that God will grant the elder statesman speedy recovery,” the statement…

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Apple Inc. close to $1 trillion valuation after iPhone X launch

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On the heels of iPhone X launch, Apple Inc’s shares rose to a record high on Friday, briefly breaching $900 billion in market value and setting off expectations that the stock may hit a trillion-dollar valuation soon. If it happens, Apple will be the first company in the world to reach such a summit. On Friday, Apple stock rose as much as 3.7 percent to $174.26, gaining nearly $32 billion in market capitalisation. “We see iPhone X unlocking pent-up iPhone upgrades, especially in China, driving more than 20 percent iPhone…

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PMB: Just like the mills of the gods

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There is a saying bequeathed to mankind by the Greek physician/philosopher, Sextus Empiricus, who lived in Alexandria and Athens in the 3rd Century. It goes thus: “The mills of the gods grind slowly, but they grind exceedingly fine.” What does this mean in everyday language? Justice may be slow, but it will come eventually. And for those who pray, it also means that God may not answer your petition immediately you make it, but He will eventually respond-at His own time. The vision is for an appointed time, and it…

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Ex-militants commend Buhari for prompt payment of tuition fees, allowances

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Students sponsored by the Office of the Presidential Amnesty Programme in the United States have commended the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for sustaining the Amnesty Programme and the peace in the Niger-Delta region. A statement by Jimmy Iwezu, leader of the Amnesty Students in the U.S., obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), also dissociated the group from a planned protest at Washington, D.C., on Saturday. “We wish to express our appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for his commitment and dedication to sustainable peace and development in the…

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Real Madrid join chase for Liverpool’s Coutinho

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Real Madrid have approached Liverpool to ask for the sale of their star striker, Brazilian Philippe Coutinho, sparking a bid war with  rivals Barcelona, Mundo Deportivo has reported. Barcelona back in the summer transfer window, made several bids for the Brazilian,  culminating in an £105million offer back in August. But Liverpool refused to sell him, having been left with insufficient time to reinvest the money, and Coutinho remained at Anfield. According to Mundo Deportivo, the reigning European champions have already approached Liverpool to express their interest in Coutinho, who has scored four…

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