Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Ritualists in court for possession of human skull
A Senior Magistrates Court in Ilorin, on Monday, ordered that three men, charged with possession of a human skull, be…
Egypt says visa available to genuine Nigerian travelers
Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Assem Hanafi said the embassy would not deliberately deny any applicant visa, adding that measures are…
3 arraigned for stealing N4million worth cars
Kazeem Hammed, Chukwuka Uzor and Kabiru Hammed, were on Monday docked at an Ikeja Magistrates Court for allegedly stealing two…
UK will not extend Brexit transition period – Johnson spokesman
The British government will not extend the transition period that follows a Brexit withdrawal agreement, a spokesman for Prime Minister…
Ellen DeGeneres to receive Golden Globe Lifetime Award
Comedian, TV show anchor Ellen DeGeneres will get a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes next year recognizing her…
INEC deploys 3 national commissioners, others to Kogi
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the deployment of three of the commission’s national commissioners…
Lagos trade fair will soon relocate to a permanent site — Sanwo-Olu
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday said the Lagos International Trade Fair would soon be relocated…
Mechanic arraigned for duping customer
A 46-year-old auto mechanic, Odebunmi Adebayo, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates Court in Lagos for allegedly defrauding…
‘China closed its borders for 40 years and they’re better now’ -NCS
The Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Rtd Hameed Ibrahim Ali said in an interview that the decision to…
Why Iranians chant ‘Death to America!’
Thousands of Iranians chanted “Death to America” near the old U.S. embassy on Monday, to celebrate the 40th anniversary on…
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U.S. opens investigation on TikTok
The U.S. government has launched a national security review of TikTok's owner 'Beijing ByteDance Technology Co’s $1 billion acquisition of…
Court of Appeal upholds Ekwunife’s election
The Appeal Court, Enugu Division on Friday, upheld the election of Sen. Uche Ekwunife of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…
Pakistan opposition sets ultimatum for government to step down
Pakistan’s opposition demanded on Friday that Prime Minister Imran Khan and his administration resign within two days, raising the stakes…
UK Horror: Northern-Irish man faces manslaughter charge
A Northern Irish man is facing multiple counts of manslaughter charges concerning the discovery of 39 bodies in the back…
Germany, India sign agreements to deepen bilateral ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel signed wide-ranging agreements in New Delhi on Friday to deepen strategic…
Israeli embassy resumes operation in Nigeria
The Embassy of Israel in Nigeria on Friday re-opened after a two-day closure of all Israeli embassies and consulates because…
Court of Appeal dismisses Ajimobi’s petition
The Court of Appeal, Ibadan, on Friday, dismissed the petition filed by the former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi,…
Botswana swears in new president
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi was sworn in on Friday after the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) won the country’s parliamentary elections…
ECB President Christine Lagarde resumes office
A new era was beginning at the European Central Bank (ECB) on Friday as Christine Lagarde takes over from Mario…
Turkey hands over 18 Syrian soldiers
Turkey has handed over 18 men believed to be Syrian government soldiers who were seized in northeast Syria near the…
2 in court over N4.8m Canadian visa fraud
Two businessmen, Kehinde Sokefun, 45, and David Adeshina, 20, on Friday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly…
Teenager to spend 5 years in prison for stabbing neighbour
An Upper Area Court sitting in Kasuwan Nama, Jos, on Friday, sentenced an 18-year-old man, Adamu Saidu, to five years…
Online loan is very risky – ICT expert
An expert in Information Communication Technology ( ICT), Mr. Frank Olarewaju, has warned the public against borrowing money online from…
Iran intervenes to prevent Iraqi PM ouster
Iran has stepped in to prevent the ouster of Iraqi Prime Minister Abdel Abdul Mahdi by two of Iraq’s most…
FRSC begins “Operation Show Your Driver’s Licence” in Lagos
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command, says it will commence “Operation Show Your Driver’s Licence” from…
Egypt pardons 305 prisoners to celebrate war victory
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi announced on Thursday a presidential pardon for 86 prisoners, the Interior Ministry said in a Facebook…
Lagos Trade Fair to commence next month
Preparations are in top gear ahead of the 31st Edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair, which is scheduled to…
Trader in court for selling fake, expired cosmetics
A trader, 26, Amizu Mohazu, who allegedly sold fake and expired cosmetics, on Thursday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’…
“Ajaokuta steel plant can employ 10,000 workers” – NMS
The Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) says the Ajaokuta steel company can employ more than 10,000 workers in Nigeria.
EU chief, Juncker to undergo surgery soon
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is to have an operation to treat an aneurysm on November 11, according to his…