Showing posts with label AFRICA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label AFRICA. Show all posts

27.7.18

I’ll Support Any Candidate That’ll Make Nigeria Better —Obasanjo

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said he will throw his weight behind any Nigerian who will lead the country to the Promised Land by turning its fortunes around for good.

30.6.18

Passenger Tossed From Flight in Dispute With Flight Attendant Over Airplane Mode in Indiana

A flight attendant on a SkyWest Airlines flight reportedly kicked five passengers off a plane Saturday amid a dispute over a cellphone being on airplane mode.

President Buhari Departs Katsina For Mauritania

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Daura, Katsina, for Mauritania after a one-day official visit to the State.

29.6.18

Five Injured in Suleja-Minna Tanker Fire

Five persons have been confirmed injured in the early morning head-on collision between a fuel tanker and a trailer on Friday.

21.5.18

Billboard Music Awards 2018: Check Out The Complete List of Winners

The 2018 Billboard Music Awards celebrated some of music's biggest names on Sunday night.

Fashola Flags-Off Reconstruction of N20.8bn Ikorodu-Shagamu Expressway Project


The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola and Senator Gbenga Ashafa, Chairman, Senate Committee on Land Transport, today led other dignitaries to perform the epoch making groundbreaking of the Ikorodu – Shagamu Express Way.

Judge Rejects Defence Lawyer’s Request to Withdraw After Metuh’s Fall

Mr. Emeka Etiaba (SAN), a defence lawyer to a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Olisa Metuh, announced his withdrawal from the case during the Monday’s proceedings of Metuh’s trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Inter Milan Snatch Champions League Spot From Lazio

Inter Milan snatched the final Champions League berth with a dramatic come-from-behind 3-2 win over direct European rivals Lazio on the final day of the season at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.

Olisa Metuh Collapses in Court

A former Publicity National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Olisa Metuh, collapsed Monday morning as he was making his way to the dock for his resumed trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Benue Indigenes Accuses FG of Protecting Killer-Herdsmen

THE leadership of ethnic groups in Benue State under the aegis of Mdzough U Tiv, Idoma National Forum and Omi Ny’Igede.

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi wins fifth Golden Shoe

Barcelona wrapped up their Liga campaign on Sunday with a win over Real Sociedad as they finished the season top of the pile.

My Prison Experience Enriched Me – Olusegun Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described his imprisonment by the former head of State, late Gen. Sani Abacha(rtd) as a blessing .

Nine Killed in Anambra as Cult Groups Clash

No fewer than nine persons were killed on Sunday in Awka the Anambra State capital as rival cult groups clash.

19.3.18

Two Injured in Mysterious Texas Bombing, Fourth in a Month


Two people were injured late Sunday in an explosion at a home in Austin, Texas, the fourth mysterious bombing in the city this month.

13.3.18

Court Fines Police N3m For Violation of Fundamental Right

An FCT High Court, Maitama on Tuesday ordered the police to pay N3 million to one Kingsley Efobi, for violation of his fundamental right to personal liberty.

12.3.18

Igbo’s Would Be Major Beneficiaries of Buhari’s Re-Election –VON DG

The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, Mr. Osita Okechukwu, has said Ndigbo will be the major beneficiaries of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term in office.

Nothing New About N13.5m Monthly Entitlement For Senators —Senate


The Senate has dismissed insinuations of mutterings in the Senate over the revelation by Senator Shehu Sani that N13.5 million was used in maintaining a senator per month.

8.3.18

Housemaid Beats Boss To a Pulp in Lagos, Steals Money, Property

Doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, are battling to save the life of a civil servant in the state, identified only as Mistura, after she was allegedly attacked by her maid in the Ejigbo area.

Nigerian Senate Rejects Bill Proposing Skirts For Female Corpers

The Senate has struck out a bill seeking to amend the National Youth Service Corps Act to allow the uniforms worn by corps members to accommodate their religious beliefs.

7.3.18

Egypt Parliament Approves Death Penalty For Terrorists

Egypt’s parliament has approved a government bill to introduce the death penalty for terrorist, state television reported on Wednesday.