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Chadian lawmakers voted on Wednesday to indefinitely extend the mandate of troops participating in a regional effort to combat Nigeria's Boko Haram Islamist militants until the joint mission was completed. Chad has deployed some 2,500 troops to Nigeria, Cameroon and...

Malaysia and Indonesia said on Wednesday they would offer shelter to 7,000 "boat people" adrift at sea in rickety boats but, anxious not to encourage a fresh influx, made clear that their assistance was temporary and they would take...

SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, (THEWILL) – The Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has stepped up as the Acting National Chairman of the party pending when a new chairman is announced. Chairman, Adamu Muazu...

UBS (UBSG.VX) will pay $545 million to U.S. authorities to end an investigation into alleged manipulation of currency rates, a settlement that will help the Swiss bank to move on after a series of trading scandals. The amount was lower...

Thousands of McDonald's workers seeking a minimum wage of $15 per hour and the right to unionize are expected to swarm the fast-food giant's headquarters for two days of protests that will coincide with the fast-food chain's annual meeting...

Yahoo Inc (YHOO.O) shares fell 7.6 percent on Tuesday on concerns that a possible change in U.S. tax regulations would affect Yahoo's planned spinoff of its stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA.N). The change - discussed by a U.S....

German software company SAP's chief executive once again ruled out any move to acquire Salesforce.com, then went further by saying that its richly valued rival is unlikely to be acquired by any other player in the industry. Microsoft, Oracle, IBM...

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Adamu Muazu has resigned his position. His resignation according to him is due to health issues. The Spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Olisa Metuh told Channels Television that Adamu Muazu...

Looking back through our history, Nigeria has been led by a series of Heads of State and Presidents. Some like Murtala Muhammed, Muhammadu Buhari the President-elect, and Yakubu Gowon left a legacy of service and wisdom. Others of course, like...

My column last week, titled “Corruption and Buhari’s Perfect Storm,” provoked vigorous debate on social media. In addition, I received numerous emails from readers who wished to weigh in on my central prescription, that incoming President Muhammadu Buhari ought...