The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, who was absent for his scheduled arraignment and plea bargain, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, Thursday, wrote the court a …
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Two dead, two wounded in Belgium shooting
Two people were shot dead and two others gravely wounded on Thursday in an area known for drug trafficking near the Gare de Midi train station in Brussels, police said. …
Read More »Don’t panic, viral ‘terrorist video’, recorded six years ago, police tell Nigerians
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has clarified a trending video depicting a group of persons suspected to be armed terrorists carrying assault rifles with a commentary in Hausa language, warning …
Read More »FCCPC partners Bauchi community leaders on consumers’ rights
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has partnered Bauchi Community leaders for sensitisation on consumer protection and rights. The Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi …
Read More »Retired Anambra teacher arrested for sexually molesting boys
A retired teacher, Mr Ike Okoye, resident of Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area has been apprehended by the Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare in …
Read More »US presidential debates over the years: gaffes, chaos, scandals
From Gerald Ford’s catastrophic Soviet gaffe to Ronald Reagan’s witty remark about his age and Joe Biden asking Donald Trump to “shut up,” US presidential debates have been funny, vicious …
Read More »Lagos warns residents against building under high-tension power lines
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has warned residents against erecting structures or trading under high-tension power lines in any part of the state. LASBCA’s General Manager, Arc. Gbolahan …
Read More »Former Konga CEO, Imudia, kills self in Lagos home
Former Chief Executive Officer of Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Nick Imudia, has reportedly died by suicide. Imudia was said to have committed the act by jumping from the …
Read More »JUST IN: NELFUND approves student loan disbursement
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has approved the disbursement of student loan to successful applicants. NELFUND held its inaugural board meeting on Wednesday, marking a milestone in its mission to …
Read More »Bolivian Army leaders arrested after coup attempt
Two Bolivian army leaders were arrested Wednesday after soldiers and tanks took up position in front of government buildings in what President Luis Arce called an attempted coup. The troops …
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