A Coliseum in the colours of the Italian national flag was unveiled on Monday as the logo for Rome’s bid for the 2024 summer Olympics, which Budapest, Los Angeles and Paris are also vying to host.

A 30-year-old mother of two, Patience Benjamin, was on Monday docked before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over the alleged theft of N500, 000 belonging to her boss. Benjamin, a housemaid, was arraigned on a one-count charge of stealing.

At least 41 police officers died Monday and several more were injured when their bus drove off a bridge in northern Argentina, plunging into a dry riverbed, officials said.

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja, has ordered the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Solomon Arase, to appear before it on Feb. 8, 2016 to show cause why he should not be committed to prison for contempt. Justice Peter Lifu gave the order in a ruling he delivered on Monday in a post-judgment case on wrongful dismissal of Sgt. Atabo Okpanashi.

An Italian set himself on fire Monday in front of the house of former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi and was rushed to hospital in a serious but stable condition, Italian media said.

Renowned Nollywood thespian, Stella Damasus, has partnered with award-winning filmmaker and director, Daniel Ademinokan to launch the test transmission of their online television station called “Mon Afrik TV.’’ According to Stella, Mon Afrik TV is a blend of BET, MTV, E-ONLINE, NBC and CW Network all rolled into one but with 100% per cent African content.

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has directed immediate financial and staff audit of the Nigerian Maritime and Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The minister gave the directive on Monday during his maiden tour of Lagos ports and a stop-over at NIMASA Resource Centre, Kirikiri. Amaechi also directed the Acting Director-General of NIMASA, Mr Haruna Jauro, to forward details of contracts awarded by the agency for verification.

Federal Government, yesterday, gave letters of employment to 173 ex-Corp members for immediate appointment into the various ministries in the Civil Service. The Federal Civil Service Commission [FCSC] officially handed over appointment letters to the 173 ex-National Youth Service Corp [NYSC] who served in 2012, 2013 and 2014 for distinguishing themselves during their service years.

Suspected Fulani herdsmen on Sunday night invaded the Kwata, Zawan area of Jos South local government killing about 14 people, all of them women and children.

Vehicular traffic along some major streets of Owerri, Imo State capital, was yesterday held up for several hours, following the peaceful protest of members of the state branch of Law Officers Association of Nigeria, over their unpaid salaries. According to a letter dated December 13, 2015, addressed to Governor Rochas Okorocha and signed by the Chairman and Secretary, Mr. P. C. Nwanyanwu and Mr. Kelechi Ejiofor respectively, said they shall keep away from all their official duties and offices pending when all their salaries and allowances shall be paid in full.

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has granted the former Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, ‎High Chief Raymond Dokpesi‎, bail to the tune of N400milion.

Federal Government, Monday, gave letters of employment to 173 ex-Corp members for immediate appointment into the various ministries in the Civil Service.

Ghana investing in fossil fuels is “inconsistent” and contradicts global efforts to stem climate change, environmental activists say.

Ghana investing in fossil fuels is “inconsistent” and contradicts global efforts to stem climate change, environmental activists say.

Ghana investing in fossil fuels is “inconsistent” and contradicts global efforts to stem climate change, environmental activists say.