Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Buhari in closed door meeting with Economic Advisory Council
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja met behind closed doors with members of the recently constituted Economic Advisory Council…
Hundreds of activists chant “Liberate Hong Kong” outside High Court
Hundreds of black-clad pro-democracy demonstrators on Wednesday gathered outside Hong Kong’s High Court as a leading activist Edward Leung appeared…
African countries should benefit from ties with China – official
An Ethiopian official Tuesday called on African countries to develop their strategies on how to benefit from the enormous opportunities…
Kaduna records 662 cases of sexual abuse
A non-governmental organization (NGO), Save the Children, on Wednesday, said that sexual assault referral centers in Kaduna State had received…
Court docks 46-year-old agent for defrauding lawyer
A 46-year-old agent, Oluwasegun Fasasi, who allegedly defrauded a lawyer of N2 million, on Wednesday appeared in a Tinubu Magistrates’…
China accuses Apple Inc of aiding protests
Apple is the latest in a series of foreign companies and organisations to have come under fire in China for…
Japan nuclear executive quits over improper gifts
A top executive of major Japanese nuclear operator resigned after conceding him and other officials had received goods and money…
Police arrest man for having carnal knowledge of 7-yr-old girl
A 33-year-old man has been arrested by the police in Ogun for allegedly having unlawful carnal knowledge of a seven-year-old…
Sex-for-grade: ASUU calls for in-depth investigation
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called for a thorough investigation and appropriate sanction for lecturers indicted in…
China supports Pakistan in safeguarding her independence
China supports Pakistan in safeguarding its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Ebonyi govt. to distribute 1.7million mosquito nets
The Ebonyi Government says it will soon begin the distribution of 1.7 million Long-Lasting Insecticidal Treated Nets (LLIN) to households…
‘It was difficult to say no to England’ – Chelsea star, Fikayo Tomori says
Chelsea star, Fikayo Tomori has admitted it was difficult for him to say no to England when he was called…
Macron vows ‘unflagging fight’ against terrorism
French President Emmanuel Macron promised an “unflagging fight’’ against Islamist terrorism on Tuesday at the memorial service of a police…
Sudan receives half of $3bn aid promised by Saudi, UAE
Sudan has received half of three billion dollars in aid promised by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in…
INEC to recruit 16,139 adhoc staff for Kogi’s election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it will recruit 16, 139 Adhoc staff for the Kogi governorship election holding…
Dasuki: Court fixes Dec. 11 to hear EFCC’s motion
An FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed Dec. 11, for hearing in the trial of rtd Col.…
43-year-old man docked for wife battering
The police on Tuesday, arraigned a 43-year-old shop owner, Taiwo Adekeye, in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting his…
NECO calls for policy to promote discipline in schools
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has called on the Federal Government to formulate policies aimed at promoting discipline and honesty…
100 million-year-old dinosaur footprints found in China
Paleontologists announced on Tuesday in Beijing they had discovered a group of 100 million-year-old fossils of dinosaur footprints in east…
Sri Lanka bans election-related posters, banners
Sri Lanka’s Elections Commission on Tuesday said it had banned public parades, posters, banners and cut-outs in support of the…
RIFAN to prosecute 113 loan defaulters in Daura
The Daura chapter of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) in Katsina State is to prosecute 113 farmers who failed…
U.S. ambassador to EU will testify in Trump impeachment probe
Congress’s impeachment investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump turns on Tuesday to the U.S. ambassador to the EU and the…
Teenager in court for defiling 13-year-old girl
A 17-year-old boy, who allegedly raped a 13-year-old appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday.
Nigerian Navy receives 6 foreign naval ships
In a bid to become one of the best globally, the Nigerian Navy has received six foreign naval ships this…
North China customs seizes 63 ivory products
Customs officers of north China’s Tianjin Municipality on Tuesday intercepted 63 ivory items weighing 5.3 kg.
Sex-for-grade: Former Covenant VC harps on fear of God
Prof. Charles Ayo, a former Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Ota, has identified indiscipline and lack of fear of God as major…
Olympic: Former SWAN Chairman says Falcons not making progress
Following the ouster of the Super Falcons from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by Cote d’Ivoire, a former Chairman of Sports…
Thai police arrest activist over social media post
A Thai pro-democracy activist has been arrested and faces up to five years in prison over a Facebook post about…
Reverse scam: EFCC arraigns American Ramirez for defrauding 5 Nigerians
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned an American, Marco Ramirez, in an Ikeja Special Offences Court…
Osinbajo leaves for Oslo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has left Abuja to honour the invitation of the Prime Minister of Norway, Erna Solberg, attend…