neco: time table

Thursday 25th May to Friday 2nd June 2017

North Korean vows to wipe out US

Korean People's Army (KPA) tanks are displayed during a military
 parade marking the 105th anniversary of the birth of late
 North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung in Pyongyang on April 15, 2017.
 North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un on April 15
 saluted as ranks of goose-stepping soldiers followed
 by tanks and other military hardware paraded
 in Pyongyang for a show of strength with tensions mounting
 over his nuclear ambitions.

An official North Korean website warned, on Monday, that Pyongyang will “wipe out” the United States if Washington starts a war on the peninsula, the latest tit-for-tat sabre-rattling that has sent tensions soaring in the region.

Arsenal don’t want to sell Olivier Giroud, no Marseille bid – Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger says that Arsenal want to keep Olivier Giroud at the club next season, adding that Marseille have not made an approach for the striker.

Pakistan hangs 4 hardcore terrorists

Pakistani army said four hardcore terrorists involved in “committing heinous offenses relating to terrorism,” were hanged on Tuesday.

Biafra: IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu granted bail

IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has been granted bail.

NDLEA arrests suspected drug traffickers in police uniform

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency has arrested two suspected drug traffickers who posed as police officers in Nasarawa area of Kano metropolis.

Don’t play politics with rice farming – Rice farmers tells members

The Bayelsa State chapter of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has expressed worry over the spate of “political farmers” in the state, urging members to de-politicise farming, to achieve the desired development.

Rodgers hopes to meet Liverpool in Champions League

Brendan Rodgers managed Liverpool for over three
seasons and nearly guided the Reds to the crown in the 2013-14 season

Brendan Rodgers has told talkSPORT that he has hopes his Celtic side can meet Liverpool in the Champions League next season.

GCE registration starts on Friday – WAEC

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has announced that it will commence registration for the General Certificate Examination (GCE) 2017 for private candidates on Friday.

‘Man United express most concrete’ interest in Griezmann

Manchester United have expressed the “most concrete” interest in signing Antoine Griezmann, says the Atletico Madrid striker’s agent.

Alexis would be a good signing for Bayern – Matthaus

Arsenal attacker Alexis Sanchez

Lothar Matthaus feels Arsenal attacker Alexis Sanchez would be an excellent addition for Bayern Munich amid suggestions the Bundesliga champions are pondering a swoop for the Chile international.

Inviting new goalkeepers to Eagles may hurt us – Agu

Super Eagles Goalkeeper Trainer, Alloy Agu, has said that the Coach Gernor Rohr-led Super Eagles technical crew would not inject new goalkeepers to the current team ahead of the 2019 Nation Cup qualifier showdown against South Africa in Uyo.

How Nigeria lost Dele Alli to power tussle – Fashanu

Tottenham Hotspurs forward Dele Alli

Former Wimbledon FC captain, John Fashanu, says the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) should be blamed over the nation’s inability to lure Dele Alli to play for the Super Eagles instead of the Three Lions of England.

‘Man United express most concrete’ interest in Griezmann – agent

Manchester United have expressed the “most concrete” interest in signing Antoine Griezmann, says the Atletico Madrid striker’s agent.

Nigeria may be 1 of the 3 biggest economies in the world by 2050 – UK envoy

British High Commissioner in Nigeria, Mr. Paul Arkwright

Britain has predicted that Nigeria may turn out to be one of the three biggest economies of the world by 2050.

Nigeria will come out of recession inspite of govt policies – Soludo

Erstwhile governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Monday posited that the country would get out of the current economic recession inspite of the policies of government.

Paris Club refund: Consultant sues govs, demands N53.6 billion fee

One of the consultants in the payment of the Paris Club loan refund to the states has sued the 36 state governors in his bid to compel them to pay him $176m or the naira equivalent of N53.6bn (at official N305/dollar) as his consultancy fee.

How ex-INEC chair Jega disappointed me in 2015 says Jonathan

The immediate past President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, despite conceding defeat after the 2015 Presidential election ha expressed disappointment with how the then Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Attahiru Jega, conducted the election.

one of US's most powerful submarines, arrived in South Korea

 A US submarine has arrived in South Korean waters, while envoys from the US, Japan and South Korea met in Tokyo to discuss rising tensions with North Korea.

⚽️ With 364 goals so far, the 2016/17 campaign is set to be the most prolific since 1992/93. ⚽️

With 364 goals scored in the 120 matches since the group stage started, the average of more than three a game would be unprecedented if maintained after the final on 3 June. For that to happen, 11 more goals are needed in the five remaining fixtures.

Is US President Donald Trump backing himself into a corner on North Korea?

US President Donald Trump has said the status quo with nuclear-armed North Korea is unacceptable, calling for new sanctions on the country and criticizing its young leader Kim Jong Un.

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Makes Unannounced Trip to Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan to meet with Afghan leaders and U.S. military officials Monday, taking a fresh look at a 15-year war where he served during its first optimistic months.

Macron, Le Pen to Face Off Following First Round of France Presidential Election

Outsider Emmanuel Macron faces a showdown with far-right populist Marine Le Pen in the French presidential election, remaking the country's political landscape and setting up a battle over its participation in the European Union.