Author: Nimot Sulaimon
FG declares Monday public holiday
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday as Public Holiday to mark the 2019 Eid-ul-Mawlud in commemoration of the…
FG to stop cash payment in NIPOST offices
The Federal Government of Nigeria has ordered an immediate termination of all cash payments in all Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST)…
Malaysia jails five men for attempting gay sex
A Malaysian religious court sentenced five men on Thursday to jail, caning, and fines for attempting gay sex, media and…
Volkswagen to market self-driving cars by 2025
Volkswagen hopes to build self-driving cars, a commercial reality by the middle of the next decade, the German carmaker said…
All is well between Buhari and Osinbajo – Aide
Sen. Babajide Omoworare, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), said that President Muhammadu Buhari…
MTN launches ‘MoMo’ money transfer in Imo
MTN Nigeria launched 'MoMo Agent', a financial services product by its subsidiary, the Y’ello Digital Financial Services (YDFS) in Owerri,…
Hit-and-run: Julius Berger’s driver in trouble
The police on Wednesday arraigned Yakubu Zakari, a driver for Julius Berger in an Upper Area Court in Zuba, FCT,…
LAUTECH ASUU issues strike notice over unpaid salaries
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) chapter, has issued a 10-day ultimatum to…
Boris Johnson to name new EU commissioner
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson received a letter from European Commission President-elect, Ursula von der Leyen asking him to propose…
Border closure: Rice millers in Gombe make brisk profits
Rice millers in Gombe State comment on the increase in sales and patronage of locally-sourced rice since the closure of…
LASWA, LAWMA collaborate to clear waterways
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) is partnering with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and other relevant ministries…
Trucks included in ‘Operation show your driver’s license’ – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said that the agency has commenced the 'Operation show your driver's license' which would…
One-way drivers should desist from such acts – TRACE
The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement (TRACE) advised pedestrians in the state to be cautious while crossing the highways to…
Sowore’s trial begins at Federal High Court Abuja
Officers of the Nigerian Police Force tightened the security of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday as Omoyele Sowore,…
China, France sign deals during Macron’s visit
China and France signed contracts totaling $15 billion during a visit by President Emmanuel Macron, a Chinese government official said…
Why South Koreans fake their funerals
A South Korean service is offering free funerals but only to the living.
Eedris Abdulkareem praises Air Peace CEO
Veteran musician Eedris Abdulkareem took to his social media page to commend the efforts of Chief Allen Onyema, CEO of…
Akwa-Ibom varsity sacks 8 lecturers over sexual harassment
The Akwa Ibom State University said that the management of the institution terminated the appointment of eight lecturers over sexual…
Travel agent arraigned for swindling applicant
A 23-year-old travel agent, Samuel James, who allegedly swindled a job applicant of N880,000 in the guise of procuring a…
Robust demand between 2018-2040 – OPEC forecasts
The 2019 OPEC World Oil Outlook (WOO) launched on Tuesday in Vienna has predicted a “robust“ 25 percent world energy…
C/River teachers protest over unpaid salaries
No fewer than 500 science teachers in Cross River on Tuesday staged a protest to the state governor’s office to…
Turkey captures sister of dead IS leader
Turkey captured the sister of dead Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi on Monday in the northern Syrian town of…
Man remanded in Kirikiri for robbery, murder
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates Court on Tuesday remanded 28-year-old Yusuf Folawiyo, in Kirikiri Correctional Service, for alleged robbery and murder.
Kurdish fighters are still in Syria ‘safe zone’ – Erdogan
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia had not withdrawn from a planned “safe…
Trump in trouble as lady sues for defamation
A woman who accused the United States of America's President Donald Trump of raping her more than 23 years ago…
Genevieve’s Lionheart gets disqualified
The Oscars Award Academy has disqualified Nigeria’s ‘Lionheart’ from the Oscar race in the Best International Feature Film category.
35-year-old man in court for stealing yams
A 35-year-old man, Sunday Williams was on Monday arraigned at Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates Court, for allegedly stealing tubers of yam…
‘Nigeria remains Canada’s major trading partner’ -Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday in Abuja said that Nigeria remains a major trading partner with Canada in Africa.
India rejects China-backed Asian trade deal
China joined 14 countries on Monday in agreeing with terms for what could be the world’s biggest trade pact, but…
Nigerian Customs Service: “Coconut is not contraband” traders chant
Coconut traders in Badagry on Monday staged a peaceful protest against the seizure of 1,450 bags of locally sourced coconut…