Day December 21, 2018

US Defence Secretary James Mattis resigns

US Defence Secretary James Mattis is resigning, the latest in a string of senior US officials to do so. His announcement came a day after President Trump said he was withdrawing troops from Syria – a decision General Mattis is…

Police declare war on criminals in Ekiti

The Nigeria Police, Ekiti State Command, Friday warned criminals to steer clear of the state during the Yuletide season or meet their waterloo. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Bello Muhammed, gave the warning in a statement issued by the…

Analysts unveil highs, lows of 2019 budget

• Producers seek implementation of patronage policy • Health sector fails to get 15% proposed by Abuja Declaration • ‘Oil revenue projection unrealistic, more debts likely’ • Agric stakeholders decry hurdles to loan acquisition • Capital implementation records 30% performance,…