Trump bans British ambassador from state dinner after diplomatic spat

 

  The British ambassador to the US was dis-invited from a lavish White House dinner with Donald Trump last night in a brutal snub as the two countries became embroiled in a full-scale diplomatic spat.

Mikel Obi Admits #AFCON2019 Will Be His Last Tournament For Nigeria

 

   Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has vowed to make his last Africa Cup of Nations one to remember for Nigeria and believes his presence in the squad could be a crucial factor in their bid for success.   The midfielder, 32, concedes this will certainly be his last appearance on the continental showpiece event and possibly for his country. “It’s been an amazing ride for me in the national team,” Mikel told BBC Sport.

Customs Officer Promotes Self To Comptroller-General, Orders Hameed Ali To Step Down

 

   Nura Dahiru, an assistant superintendent of customs, promoted himself to the rank of deputy comptroller-general of Customs (DCG), claiming he was directed by President Muhammadu Buhari to assume the office of comptroller-general (CG).

Primark's Founder Arthur Ryan Dies

   Primark's founder Arthur Ryan has died at the age of 83, the company has confirmed. Ryan opened his first shop, Penneys, in Dublin more than 50 years ago after he was given the task of creating a discount clothing store by his boss.

Siblings Arrested For Kidnapping Their 88-Year-Old Father

    The Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, on Monday paraded one Chukwuemeka Eze for allegedly killing an ex-member of the National Youth Service Corps in Imo State, Lillian Mgbanwu, after raping her.

  Mba also paraded two siblings, Chinaza Nwogu and Emeka Ejike, for conniving with one Emmanuel Sunday to kidnap their 88-year-old father, Louis Njoku. The police spokesperson said the arrest of the alleged killer of the ex-corps member was part of the success of the Operation Puff Adder launched nationwide recently by the Inspector-General of Police.