Author: PM NEWS Editor
WAEC explains seizure of 180, 205 WASCE results
The West African Examinations Council seized 180, 2015 results of the 1,590, 173 candidates who sat for May/June West African…
WHO blow to tobacco firms: E-cigarette ‘undoubtedly harmful’
In a blow to tobacco companies, the World Health Organisation issued a caveat emptor on electronic cigarettes on Friday. It…
Man slashes neighbour with cutlass, sent to jail
A Magistrates’ Court in Wuse Zone II, Abuja on Friday ordered that a 22-year-old shop attendant, Abdul Mohammed, who allegedly…
Davido, Chris Brown collabo song blows fans’ minds
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Davido tweeted the song’s release on Friday via his handle iam_davido. He said,…
British-Nigerian actor Ajala joins Star Trek cast
British-Nigerian actor David Ajala has been unveiled as a regular cast member in ‘Star Trek: Discovery’.
WAEC releases May/June WASCE results
The May/June 2019 West African School Certificate Examination results have been released. The examination body, West African Examination Council said…
Malami, Sirika, Saraki to face Senate grilling today
Senator Gbemisola Saraki from Kwara, former deputy governor of Plateau state, Paulen Tallen are among the ministerial nominees to face…
$322K romance scam: Thai police declare 2 Nigerians wanted
Two Nigerians, John Oquejiofor Ugwu and Ugochukwu Geoffrey Ofoma, have been declared wanted in Thailand in connection with an online…
Australian ambulance assists dying patients get final wishes fulfilled
Inspired by an Australian ambulance crew who took a dying woman to the beach on her way to hospital, officials…
Djokovic, Del Potro withdraw from Montreal Masters
Wimbledon champion and world number one Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next month's US Open hardcourt tuneup event in Montreal,…
ISWAP claims kidnap of 6 aid workers
Islamic State’s West Africa branch on Thursday claimed responsibility for kidnapping six aid workers in Borno state.
ISWAP vital supplies intercepted by Task Force
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has announced the interception of logistic network of Islamic State’s West Africa…
Our earthly life and its ultimate pointlessness
My long lost friend is very wealthy and powerful. He suffers from Hubris Syndrome. Hubris Syndrome is a disorder of…
Google beats profit expectations, share value soars
Google shares rose about 8 percent in post-market trading after blowing past analyst expectations in Q2 and announcing a $25…
FG, States, councils earn N81.2 billion more
Nigeria's Federal Government, States and Local Government Areas (LGAs) shared N762.5 billion as federal allocation for the month of June.
Nigerian restaurateur Aduke excites Los Angeles Times
A Nigerian restaurant named Aduke African Cuisine has attracted the attention of Los Angeles Times co-critic Bill Addison, who has…
19 ministers left to be screened, 24 through Senate grill
Twenty four of the 43 ministerial nominees of President Muhammadu Buhari have now been screened, on the second day of…
Honest airforceman Umar rewarded with double promotion
Aircraftman Bashir Umar who returned a missing 37000 Euros to the owner has been rewarded with double promotion.
Genevieve sets Instagram on fire with bikini wear
Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji has set Instagram on fire appearing in an Andrea-designed Bikini that leaves much to the imagination.
I would be famous in life: Owolabi, slain corps member buried in Zaria
Slain Channels TV reporter, Precious Owolabi used to assure his mother that he would be famous in life. True to…
Zimbabwe arrests female minister for corruption
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Prisca Mupfumira on allegations of corruption.
Snake falls from roof of Ondo Assembly, disrupts plenary
A snake has disrupted proceedings at the Ondo State House of Assembly, after it fell from the roof, while the…
Buhari flies out tomorrow for Liberia’s highest honour
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Friday for Monrovia, Liberia to attend the 172nd Independence Anniversary Celebrations of the country…
Nine wayward drivers forfeit vehicles to Lagos government
Nine vehicles driven against traffic along Oshodi-Mile 2 expressway on Tuesday have been forfeited to the Lagos state government and…
Super Eagles soar to 33rd in the world: FIFA
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up 12 spots in the July FIFA ranking, to place 33rd in the world after…
Dutiful or beautiful, PDP loanee or DNA? Drama as senate screens ministers
The Nigerian Senate crackled into life Thursday as it continued the charade of screening the 43 ministerial nominees submitted by…
Johannesburg City Power hit by ransomware virus
Johannesburg’s power utility City Power has been hit by ransomware, it tweeted on Thursday morning, crippling its website and invoicing…
Mission impossible: Flying Frenchman Zapata falls into sea
Franky Zapata, a daredevil French inventor on Thursday failed in his attempt to fly across the Channel from France to…
Shame: 3 Nigerian romance scammers arrested in Thailand
Thai police have arrested a 38 year old Nigerian for alleged ‘romance scam’, about a month after two other Nigerians…
Elton John raises $6m for Kenya AIDS/HIV testing
Elton John has raised more than $6 million to fight HIV/AIDS in Kenya, thanks partly to auctions of a luxury…