11 dead, thousands homeless as wildfires torch California wine country
Fire fighters battled wind-whipped wildfires Tuesday in California which have left at least 11 people dead, thousands homeless and ravaged the state’s famed wine country. California Governor, Jerry...
View ArticleMonkeypox: Reps summon health minister
John Ameh, Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, over the outbreak of Monkey Pox in the country. The House took the decision in Abuja just...
View ArticleTourist faces three years imprisonment for touching fellow man’s hip
A Scottish man, Jamie Harron, is facing three years jail term in the United Arab Emirates, for putting his hand on a man’s hip. The 27-year-old man appeared in court after being arrested for alleged...
View ArticleDelta Assembly approves N1.9bn for completion of stadium
The Delta House of Assembly on Tuesday approved the request of N1.9 billion for the completion of Asaba township stadium brought to it by Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa. The request of the governor was contained...
View ArticleCatalan leader delays independence speech over possible international mediation
Spain held its breath Tuesday ahead of a crucial Catalan parliamentary session, waiting to see if regional leader Carles Puigdemont would defy Europe-wide pleas for unity and follow through on his...
View ArticleWho’s the moron? Trump challenges Tillerson to IQ test
Donald Trump’s feud with top diplomat Rex Tillerson burst back into the open Tuesday, with the US president suggesting he and his Secretary of State compare IQ scores. Having loudly dismissed reports...
View ArticleBREAKING: Spain’s govt rejects mediation with Catalan separatist leader
Catalonia’s leader Carles Puigdemont delayed his speech Tuesday on possible independence as he held last-minute “contacts for an international mediation,” a regional government spokesman said, a claim...
View ArticleFG appoints sole administrator for Ajaokuta
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has announced the appointment of Engr. Abdul-Akaba Sumaila, as the Acting Sole Administrator of the Ajaokuta Steel Complex. Sumaila...
View ArticleVIDEO: Indian mob ties Nigerian to lamp post, brutalises him over alleged theft
A video has emerged showing a Nigerian living in India being brutalised by a mob, an incident which the police claimed was not connected to racism. The video, which has gone viral online and sparked...
View ArticleAlleged $25bn contracts: Reactions as Baru says no role for Kachikwu, NNPC board
Okechukwu Nnodim, Ozioma Ubabukor and Leke Baiyewu and Oladimeji Ramon The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru, on Monday, declared that it was most...
View ArticleCourts remand 300 Boko Haram suspects
Three hundred Boko Haram suspects were officially remanded in custody on Tuesday, as hearings got under way in the first mass trials linked to the Islamist insurgency. The media has been banned on...
View ArticleICYMI: We’re ready to die in 2019, says Wike
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says he is ready to lay down his life if it will ensure victory for the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 general elections. Wike said...
View ArticleMan electrocuted in Jigawa
An unidentified man has been electrocuted in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa, Police have said. The incident was suspected to have occurred on Thursday as the victim was found dead on Friday...
View ArticleBREAKING: Gridlock on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
Samuel Awoyinfa, Abeokuta There is total vehicular traffic lockdown on the old Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. There is gridlock on both lanes of the road. The gridlock was caused by the bad condition of...
View ArticleNavy to begin recruitment of graduates
The Nigerian Navy (NN) says it has commenced the process for recruitment of suitably qualified Nigerian graduates through the Nigerian Navy Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 25. The Acting...
View ArticleAjimobi reports Olubadan, Ladoja to Buhari
Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, on Tuesday, reported the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, to President Muhammadu Buhari. Ajimobi told State House...
View ArticleDeath penalty has no place in 21st century, says Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an end to the death penalty Tuesday, insisting it has “no place in the 21st century.” He urged member states that still execute convicts to join the...
View Article21,780 Kaduna teachers fail primary four exam
About 21,780 out of 33,000 teachers failed the primary four test administered to test their competence by the Kaduna State government. The state is therefore shopping for 25,000 new teachers as one of...
View ArticleCourt unfreezes Peace Corps’ 24 bank accounts
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged the post-no-debit order it placed on 24 bank accounts belonging to the Peace Corps of Nigeria since June 23, 2017. Justice John Tsoho...
View ArticleBuhari writes Senate, seeks approval for $5.5bn foreign loans
Leke Baiyewu, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate, seeking approval for $5.5bn external borrowings. The request was contained in a letter to both chambers of the National...
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