What Presidential aspirant, Elishama Ideh’s, said before she lost at PACT

PDP aspirants running for various elective positions on the platform of the party made last-minute moves to beat today’s deadline for the submission of their Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms. Former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, who submitted his nomination forms, used the opportunity to clear the air on insinuations making the rounds that the party might be forced to settle for the North-West in its search for a presidential candidate. Represented by Director of Media, Kabiru Turaki Campaign Organisation, Sola Atere, the presidential hopeful ruled out any chance of backing out of the race, saying delegates would determine who get the party’s ticket. Other Presidential aspirants who submitted their nomination forms yesterday, were Senators Rabiu Kwankwaso and Datti Baba-Ahmed.

Ahead of Nigeria’s 2019 General Elections, main opposition, the People's Democratic Party will today screen its presidential aspirants to decide its flag-bearer at the elections. Kenny Okolugbo, Former Commissioner of the Delta State Oil and member of the PDP, joins CNBC Africa from Delta State to shed some light on the screening process and possible outcome.

Following the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, convention ongoing at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, one of the 13 aspirants jostling for the party’s ticket, Tanimu Turaki, has asked PDP delegates to vote for Saraki if, for whatever reasons, they reject him.

Donald Trump says he plans to pull out of a major arms control treaty with Russia. The U.S. President claims that the Kremlin breached the nuclear accord in the latest escalation between the two nations.

Oil is surging on the back of Saudi Arabia and Russia extending their deal to manage the market into next year.

Paris and other French cities are cleaning up after some 125,000 people took to the streets in sometimes violent protests. Unrest sparked by proposed fuel tax hikes has morphed into a general anti-government revolt.

Does the UN migration pact really 'consider illegal immigration a human right'?

A pact under pressure: Second thoughts in Europe over UN migration accord.

Political Parties, politicians, parents, and students in Kaduna State have sign a peace pact ahead of the coming general elections. The signing of the peace was part of events designed to remind politicians that god Politics is at the service of peace organized by the Development and Peace Initiative in Kaduna

Moscow has vowed to restart the development of medium-range nuclear missiles as it mirrors Washington's decision to withdraw from the 1987 arms control agreement. The split has the potential to incite a new arms race.

Does the UN migration pact really 'consider illegal immigration a human right'?

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari and President Patrice Talon of Benin have signed a landmark African trade pact at the African Union Summit in Niger.