‘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.