President Jonathan unveils new N100 notes

The new N100 note designed to commemorate Nigeria's 100 years of amalgamation was unveiled by President Jonathan today Nov. 12th at the state house during the Federal Executive Council meeting.

While presenting the notes to other members of the Council, the president said it was a laudable gesture by the CBN to produce the notes which would serve as a reminder of Nigeria's centenary celebration.

Madrid rejects fresh Catalonia freedom bid Madrid rejects fresh Catalonia freedom bid

Spanish government indifferent to region's symbolic vote for independence in which two million people took part.

Spain's government has rejected Catalonia's calls for self-determination after more than two million people took part in a symbolic vote on independence for the region.

Obama denies US role in Hong Kong protests

President downplays tension between China and US, saying Washington's "pivot to Asia" is not about containing Beijing.

The United States has had no role in the ongoing pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong, US President Barack Obama has said.

China and US set ambitious gas emission goals

World's biggest polluters discuss drastic measures to tackle emissions of greenhouse gases blamed for global warming.

China and the United States, which together produce around 45 percent of the world's carbon dioxide, have set ambitious greenhouse gas emission targets, with Beijing setting a goal for its emissions to peak "around 2030".

Mexico missing: Protesters attack ruling party building

Mexican protesters have fought running battles with police and set fire to the ruling party's local offices in protest at the authorities' handling of the case of 43 missing student teachers.

About 1,000 people marched in Guerrero state capital Chilpancingo, before unrest broke out.
The disappearances have sparked a month of often violent street protests.

Pres. Jonathan should transform Abuja first to prove he can solve Nigeria's problems - Fashola

Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola addressed youths at a summit organised by the Youth Wing of the (APC) in Lagos yesterday Nov. 11. Speaking on the theme of the summit, “A New Nigeria by New Nigerians", he said that after years of Pres. Jonathan leading Abuja, first as an acting president and later his four-year presidential tenure, the Federal Capital still has challenges of irregular power supply, water shortage, poor accommodation, poor transportation, poor traffic management&security.

EFCC prosecuting 441 oil theft cases

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last week revealed that it is presently prosecuting 441 individuals for allegedly vandalising oil pipelines and stealing crude oil.
In addition, the commission is still busy with the prosecution of suspected oil subsidy thieves with over 40 persons and organisations currently in court answering to charges.