Year: 2018
2016 coup attempt: Turkey issues detention orders for 346 people
Turkish prosecutors on Friday issued detention orders for 346 people, including active duty soldiers, over alleged links to an Islamic…
Russia 2018: Uruguay tight-lipped on Cavani injury
Edinson Cavani trained lightly on Thursday, but his coach would not be drawn on whether the Uruguay forward had recovered…
Katsina Govt spends N574m on fertilizer
Katsina State Government has spent N574 million on the purchase of fertilizer to farmers in the state for 2018 wet…
33 pregnant surrogates charged with human trafficking
Thirty-three pregnant women, detained in a June police raid on an illegal surrogacy agency in Cambodia, where surrogacy is banned,…
Land redistribution drive will not affect communal lands – President Ramaphosa
South Africa’s land redistribution drive will not affect communal lands controlled by tribal chiefs, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday,…
Osun Guber: APC members insist on zoning
Some members of All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of Osun Continuity Movement on Friday in Osogbo, staged a…
Pakistan’s ex-PM Sharif sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption
A court in Pakistan on Friday sentenced former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to 10 years in jail in a corruption…
Eko Disco decries revenue losses over meter bypass
Mr Adeoye Fadeyibi, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) on Friday said the company…
Jamaica seeks collaboration with Nollywood
Janet Olisa, Nigerian High Commissioner to Jamaica says that country’s motion picture industry is seeking collaboration with Nollywood.
Police debunk rumour herdsmen attack on Enugu community
The Police Command in Enugu State has debunked rumour making the round that suspected herdsmen militia were planning to attack…
Pharmacist sentenced to 12 years for diluting cancer medication
A German Court on Friday sentenced a former pharmacist who diluted cancer medication in order to increase his profit margin…
World Cup has broken stereotypes about Russia – Putin
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that his country’s hosting of the soccer World Cup had helped debunk stereotypes about…
Landlord remanded over alleged murder of tenant’s son
A 50-year-old landlord, Samuel Omosule, who allegedly killed his tenant’s son by hitting him with a pestle, was on Friday…
President Buhari arrives Borno for Army Day Celebration
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday arrived in Maiduguri, Borno, for a one-day state visit.
Bangladesh: ADB approves $100m grant for displaced people
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday that it has approved a $100 million grant assistance to help the…
How rape victim was silenced with N2,000
A 24-year-old rape victim in Kaduna State (name withheld), who was allegedly raped at 14 by her landlord, said on…
London Mayor, Khan okays Trump baby balloon protest
London mayor Sadiq Khan has given the green light for a giant Trump Baby balloon to be flown close to…
Italy calls for end to UN embargo on Libya
Italy wants a UN arms embargo on Libya to be lifted to help the North African state battle people smugglers…
Actress begs fans to respect divorce decision
Nollywood actress, Juliet Mgborukwe, has begged fans and well wishers to respect her decision to separate from her husband following…
Shame! Nollywood actress Akilapa docked for serial stealing
An upcoming Yoruba actress and film maker, Yetunde Akilapa, who is also a career thief, was on Thursday brought before…
Congolese, Uganda forces clash near maritime border
Democratic Republic of Congo and Ugandan armed forces exchanged gunfire on a lake straddling their shared border, wounding at least…
China boat accidents: 18 tourists dead, 38 others missing
Thai disaster management authorities on Friday said 18 tourists were found dead after two boats capsized near Thailand’s southern island…
Super Eagles supporter seeks political asylum in Russia
A football fan from Nigeria has reportedly requested political asylum in Russia, citing fears of political persecution in his home…
Joshua signs 2 fight Wembley stadium deal
Anthony Joshua has signed a deal to stage his next two bouts at Wembley stadium, the first in September and…
Oil spill destroys over 50 fishing settlements
The Oil and Gas Producing Areas Enlightenment and Empowerment Initiative (OGPAEEI), an NGO in Bayelsa, says over 50 fishing settlements…
False Asset Declaration: Supreme Court says Saraki has no case to answer
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the appeal of Senate President Bukola Saraki and ruled that he has no case…
Russia 2018: Road to Quarter- Finals
Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals rounds resume today. Two matches are scheduled for today and tomorrow.
Groups urge Anambra Govt to re-instate Abakaliki street
Some groups consisting of non-indigenes in Ebonyi have called on the Anambra Government to re-instate Abakaliki street to the original…
Nigerian Govt plans to recapitalise Federal Mortgage Bank – Fashola
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said that the Federal Government has concluded plans to recapitalise…
Lagos ports receive 11 ships conveying petrol, others
No fewer than 12 ships carrying various products are at Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports waiting to berth, the Nigerian…