We’ve cut IPOB down to size – FG
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja The Federal Government says the secessionist group, Indigenous People of Biafra, has been cut down to size, adding that with its proscription by the South-East governors, the...
View ArticleTime for North Korea dialogue over, Japan PM says
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday rallied behind the US warning that “all options” are available to deal with North Korea and declared the time for dialogue over. Addressing the United...
View ArticleFemale lawyer in police net for torturing adopted daughter
Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt A female lawyer, Elizabeth Agboje, who allegedly tortured her adopted daughter, was among some suspects paraded on Wednesday at the Rivers State Police Command in Port...
View ArticleIran defends nuclear deal, warns Trump to respect it
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani insisted Wednesday his country has complied with the nuclear accord it signed with six world powers, and warned “rogue newcomer” Donald Trump that the United States...
View ArticleSupreme Court affirms Hembe’s sacking
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Supreme Court on Wednesday re-affirmed its order sacking Herman Hembe as a member of the Federal House Representatives, representing, Vandikya/ Konshisha constituency of Benue...
View ArticleMexico declares 3-day of mourning for quake victim
Mexican President Enrique Nieto on Wednesday declared three days of national mourning in the wake of a 7.1-magnitude earthquake which has left over 200 people dead. Nieto made the announcement on...
View ArticleObama criticises Republican healthcare plan
Former US president Barack Obama used a rare public appearance Wednesday to speak out against the latest Republican efforts to upend his signature healthcare reforms. Obama — appearing at an event with...
View ArticleMelania Trump dines with spouses of world leaders at UN
US First Lady Melania Trump dined with the spouses of dozens of world leaders at the United Nations Wednesday, calling on them to protect children and teach them by example. Often criticized for her...
View ArticleAngry reactions greet Okorocha’s N5.5m birthday gift to Nigerians
A gift of N5.5m donated by Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, through Member of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly representing the Afikpo North East Constituency, Maria Ude Nwachi, has received...
View ArticleEFCC declares professor, doctor, two others wanted for fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared wanted an adjunct Professor, Olufunmilade Adeyemi; a doctor, Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Juliet Olejeme; and two others — Haruna Adamu and Jennifer...
View ArticleOlubadan sues Gov Ajimobi, 23 others
Olufemi Atoyebi, Ibadan The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has sued the Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi and 23 others, over their involvements in the crowning of 21 kings in Ibadan on...
View ArticleCourt proscribes IPOB, declares it terrorist group
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja has given a judicial backing to the executive order of President Muhammadu Buhari, outlawing the Indigenous People of Biafra and its activities....
View ArticleICYMI: Court strikes out fraud charge having Diezani’s name
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, struck out one of the nine counts of $1.6bn crude oil fraud instituted against businessman, Jide Omokore, and five others. Justice...
View ArticleSpain PM calls on Catalan separatists to stop ‘escalation’
Spain’s prime minister called Wednesday on Catalan separatists to stop their “escalation of radicalism and disobedience” as thousands protested in Barcelona over the detention of regional officials...
View ArticleUNGA: Iranian translator mocked for downplaying Trump’s verbal attack
An Iranian television translator defended himself Wednesday after being widely criticised for soft-balling US President Donald Trump’s attacks on Iran in his maiden speech to the UN General Assembly. A...
View ArticleSix die in Libya migrant hub clashes
At least six fighters have been killed and 48 wounded in four days of clashes between rival armed groups in Sabratha, a hub for illegal immigration on Libya’s Mediterranean coast, the two sides said...
View ArticleMexico searches for earthquake survivors against increasing odds
Rescuers laboured against long odds into the dawn on Thursday to save a 12-year-old schoolgirl and untold other survivors trapped beneath crumpled buildings in central Mexico following the country’s...
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Aftermath of Mexico quake in pictures
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico on Tuesday, killing over 200 people. Rescue crews and volunteers in Mexico City — home to 20 million people — clawed through the rubble of at least 49...
View ArticleFlesh-eating bacteria puzzles Australian health authorities
A spike in Australians being attacked by flesh-eating bacteria has left health authorities puzzled and concerned. The Victorian Health Department said on Thursday that cases of mycobacterium ulcerans,...
View ArticleGrenade attack on minister kills three
Suspected militants fired a grenade Thursday at the motorcade of a local politician in Indian-administered Kashmir, killing three bystanders and wounding at least 20 others, police said. The attack...
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