Author: Nimot Sulaimon
“Mad Melon” of “Danfo driver” dies
One half of the veteran Nigerian music duo, Danfo Drivers have been confirmed dead on Wednesday in Lagos.
EEDC commences repairs of vandalised equipment in Enugu GRA
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has commenced repairs of vandalised equipment at the Enugu Government Reserve Area (GRA).
Prince Harry spotted planting trees during visit to Botswana
Britain’s Prince Harry on Thursday kicked off a visit to Botswana, travelling solo while his wife Meghan Markle and their…
NAF destroys ISWAP’s training camp in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed a major Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) Logistics Base and Training…
Man arrested for raping co-worker to death
The Ogun Police Command said it had arrested one Eniola Adenuga, a Mobile Money Agent, who allegedly raped a co-worker,…
59th Independence Anniversary : FG declares Tuesday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, Oct.1, as a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary.
India’s Maruti Suzuki announces price cut to boost sales
India’s ace car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, on Wednesday announced a price cut on its ten different models by 5000 Indian…
Fire outbreak kills three people in Kano
The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed the death of three persons following an early morning fire on Wednesday at…
Germany set to spend up to 800m Euros on reforestation
Agriculture Minister, Julia Kloeckner, said the German Federal and State Governments on Wednesday made 800 million euros ($880 million) available for…
Ex-Falcons Captain Dede claims football brought her fame
An ex-captain of the Super Falcons, Precious Dede, says football brought her fame and everything else she had achieved in…
Venezuela urges World leaders to stop Trump’s economic blockades
The Venezuelan Government has called on World Leaders attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to stop Trump’s illegal sanctions…
Buhari felicitates with Anglican Primate-Elect, Archbishop Ndukuba
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba on his election as the Primate-elect of the Church of…
Osinbajo presides over FEC as Buhari continues with UNGA
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday in Abuja presided over the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) following President Muhammadu…
Nigeria places second in Africa Deaf Athletics Championships in Kenya
The Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) took second after winning eight medals for the country in the maiden Africa Deaf…
‘Step-father raped me, sexually abused my sister’ – Lady tells all
An Ibadan-based fashion designer, Esther Isaiah, on Wednesday accused her step-father, John Dickson, of raping her and sexually abusing her…
Katsina LG donates bus to local vigilance group
Malam Abba Mato, Chairman, Daura Local Government Council, Katsina State, has donated a 10-sitter bus to the local vigilance group…
Police ban commercial cyclists in Eket, Akwa-Ibom
The Akwa Ibom Police Command on Wednesday said it had banned commercial cyclists in Eket, to checkmate criminal activities in…
Two Kenyan athletes barred from the World Championship
Kenyan 5,000 meter runners, Michael Kibet and Daniel Simiyu, will not be allowed to compete at the athletics world championships…
Four men remanded over alleged theft of 40 bags of cocoa
Four men, Ogundipe Ayowole, Idowu Bukola, Ajayi David, and Biola Eluwande, on Tuesday appeared before an Ile-Ife-Ife Magistrates’ Court in…
Nursing mother seeks custody of her 3 children
A nursing mother, Jamila Muhammad, prayed a Sharia Court sitting in Rigasa, Kaduna, to grant her custody of her three…
Emir of Hadejia marks 17th anniversary on throne
Dr. Adamu Abubakar-Maje, the Emir of Hadejia and Chairman, Council of Emirs in Jigawa, has marked his 17th anniversary on…
President Macron displeased with Thunberg’s action against France
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday criticised teen activist Greta Thunberg for lodging a complaint at the UN against France…
Samsung set to invest $11bn in South Korean LCD plant
Samsung Display plans to spend 13 trillion won (11 billion dollars) to upgrade a South Korean Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)…
FG will commence Kano-Kaduna rail project soon- Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi has said that the Kano- Kaduna rail project would commence as soon as the…
Istanbul records no casualties after 4.6-magnitude quake
A 4.6-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey’s largest city on Tuesday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
$3bn Scam: AD King Foundation condemns stigmatisation of Nigerians
As Nigeria battles to save its image over the indictment of 80 individuals by the U.S. Department of Justice for…
U.S/Iran: Trump set to speak at UN General Assembly
World leaders will begin the annual days of speeches at the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, with…
Haiti legislator injures a photojournalist at protest
Sen. Jean Marie Ralph Fethiere, a legislator from Haiti’s ruling party fired a handgun during a protest on Monday, injuring a…
FG commended for siting projects in Daura emirate
The coalition of 42 political associations in Daura emirate has commended the Federal government for sitting projects that would accelerate…
Kogi NPC chairman resigns, quits governorship race
Alhaji Muhammed Aliyu, the Kogi Chairman of the Nigeria Peoples Congress (NPC) has resigned from the party and withdrawn from…