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POLITICS: George W. Bush says Russia meddled in 2016 US election

George W. Bush says Russia meddled in 2016 US election "There's pretty clear evidence that the Russians meddled," said former President Bush. Donald Trump has denied that Moscow tried to affect the vote. Speaking of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Bush called him "zero-sum."

NEWS: Biafran suit in America: US rejects Nigeria’s defence of immunity

Biafran suit in America: US rejects Nigeria’s defence of immunity By Emeka Mamah: THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has asked a United States federal court to commence the trial of 16 Nigerian officials it sued over their alleged direct or indirect complicity in the extrajudicial killings of its members, who launched peaceful protests following the arrest and detention of its Leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

NEWS: Nigerian troops have started building a major highway to open up Sambisa

Nigerian troops have started building a major highway to open up Sambisa Major General Rogers Nicholas

TECHNOLOGY >> NEWS >>MTN AIMS FOR $500M FROM NIGERIA SHARE SALES

MTN AIMS FOR $500M FROM NIGERIA SHARE SALES MTN plans to raise about $500m from the sale of shares in its Nigerian business during the first half of the year, fulfilling the terms of a deal struck with the West African nation to settle a record fine, according to people familiar with the matter.

SPORTS: RUFAI URGES NIGERIANS TO GIVE SUPER EAGLES' GOALKEEPERS TIME FOR EXPERIENCE

RUFAI URGES NIGERIANS TO GIVE SUPER EAGLES' GOALKEEPERS TIME FOR EXPERIENCE Former Nigeria Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai The Super Eagles ex-Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, on Wednesday rose to the defence of the team’s goalkeepers, saying they need more playing time to gain experience. 

NEWS: Nigeria: Boko Haram - 'I Am Tired of This Calamity,' Shekau Says in New Video

Nigeria: Boko Haram - 'I Am Tired of This Calamity,' Shekau Says in New Video By Abdulkareem Haruna The Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has said in a new video that he is tired of the calamity befalling his group.

NEWS: President of France, Marcon visits Nigeria July

President of France, Marcon visits Nigeria The President of France, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, will address a joint session of the National Assembly during his official visit to Nigeria in July.