Two dead in suicide blast at restaurant in Potiskum
Two people were killed in a suicide blast at a restaurant in the northeast Nigerian city of Potiskum on Tuesday, a police officer, rescuer and a hospital nurse told AFP.
At least 15 electrocuted in Haiti Carnival accident
At least 15 people were dead after being electrocuted by a high-voltage cable as they were riding a Carnival parade float in Haiti Tuesday, emergency officials said.
Jonathan nominates Obanikoro, Akobundu, Akwashiki, five others as ministers
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday forwarded the names of the former Minister of State, Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, the National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, South East, Col. Augustine Okwudiri Akobundu, and Nicholas Akise Ada as ministerial nominees to the senate for consideration and confirmation.
Tambuwal calls for resistance against anti-democratic forces
*As Reps resume Speaker House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal has bemoaned the activities of individuals whose unguarded utterances are inimical to public order and may truncate Nigeria’s democracy, urging security agencies to take action against such individuals. In his welcome speech at the resumption from recess for the 2015 general election, Tuesday in Abuja, […]
Coroner: Court awards N25,000 cost against Synagogue Church
An Ikeja High Court has awarded a N25,000 cost against the Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) and its founder, Prophet Temitope Joshua, for delaying further hearing of their suit against a Lagos state coroner.
Gum diseases: Dentist counsels on regular scaling, polishing of teeth
“If you smoke, you should quit smoking because it increases the risk of gum disease.
“Maintaining a healthy balanced diet is also important.
Why we stop over at beer parlours – Abuja men
Some men in the FCT on Tuesday said they preferred to stopover at drinking joints before going home to their families and loved ones to ease off tension. The men, who spoke to newsmen in Abuja said that apart from easing off tension, they also stopover at drinking joints to avoid unnecessary squabbles with their wives.
Court awards N25,000 cost against Synagogue Church for delaying hearing of suit against coroner
An Ikeja High Court has awarded a N25,000 cost against the Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) and its founder, Prophet Temitope Joshua, for delaying further hearing of their suit against a Lagos state coroner. Justice Lateefa Okunnu awarded the cost against…
Thousands march against Boko Haram in Niger
Thousands of people marched in Niger’s capital on Tuesday to protest at Boko Haram Islamists who have launched deadly raids in the country from their base in neighbouring Nigeria.
Police alert residents of kidnap ring targeting children in Benue
The Police Command in Benue on Tuesday alerted residents of the state of the presence of a ring of kidnappers targeting children. The command’s spokesman, Austin Ezeani, told newsmen in Makurdi that the kidnappers were operating mostly in Makurdi and parts of Guma Local Government area.
Anambra football crisis deepens as FA removes Umeh
The Anambra Football Association (AFA) on Monday in Awka announced the removal of Mike Umeh as its board chairman. Umeh’s removal was announced in the communiqué issued after the association’s board meeting held Monday in Awka, signed by the drafting committee chairman, Albert Chinwe.
