Video: Boko Haram’s Shekau resurfaces, ridicules Army, Presidency over defeat claims
Boko Haram’s elusive leader, Abubakar Shekau has appeared in a new video clip on Thursday disputing a claim by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian army that the jihadist group had been routed from its Sambisa Forest stronghold. In the video, Shekau ridiculed the army and the President, saying they are telling Nigerians lies about the true state of the group.
Generator fume kills environmental health officer, wife in Abia
The Abia State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the death of an environmental health officer in Aba South Local Government Area and his wife after inhaling generator fumes.
Naira scarcity: CBN fails to print small denominations in 1 year
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has not printed the small naira denominations for about a year, causing the scarcity of the notes in the economy.
One dead, three wounded as gunmen attack Taraba APC chieftain
The Police in Taraba have confirmed the death of one person in an attack on the convoy of Alhaji Adamu Mohammed, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibi Local Government Area of the state.
Zobo’ drink effective in managing hypertension, says expert
Consumption of `zobo’ drink is very effective in the management of hypertension due to its anti-hypertensive properties, says Dr Ochuko Erukainure, a nutritional biochemist.
2 confirmed dead in Enugu market fracas
The police command in Enugu on Thursday confirmed two persons dead, following a fracas at the Gariki Market in Awkunanaw, Enugu.
High fat diet beneficial in weight loss with less sagging skin– Expert
A nutrition and healthy Lifestyle Coach, Mrs Otito Okpala, on Thursday said high fat diet was beneficial in weight loss with less sagging skin.
Putin finally announces Syria ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that the Syrian Government and rebels had agreed to a ceasefire, and that Russia and Turkey would act as guarantors.
President Buhari regrets aborted Bauchi trip over bad weather
President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Bauchi billed for Thursday, December 29, was again postponed arising from the prevailing weather conditions in the country, even as President Buhari regrets the sad development.
5 things flying on a plane does to your body
It is the festive season and it is the period when many people travel from point A to point B. For those who prefer taking flights when traveling, you may not know that flying tampers or messes with your body. Yes, it does. In line with this, Jumia Travel, identify 5 things traveling does to your body so that you will be prepared to tackle this bodily reaction on your next flight.
He came home, broke a bottle, stabbed his co-tenant for fighting his wife
A 41-year-old welder, Lukmon Kolawole, was on Thursday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stabbing a married woman with bottle for fighting his wife.
Breaking: Bad weather aborts Buhari’s trip to Bauchi
President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Bauchi State, billed for Thursday, December 29, has been postponed arising from the prevailing weather conditions in the country, says Presidential spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu.
Gambia: Jammeh under pressure, orders electoral staff to resume work amid tight security
As the West African standby force are on alert over Gambia, the country’s embattled President Yahya Jammeh has ordered staff of electoral body to resume work.
Ondo: Akeredolu inaugurates Transition Committee
Ondo State Governor-elect, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, has inaugurated a 21-member Transition Committee ahead of his inauguration on Feb. 24, 2017.
My wife uses opportunity of hawking Agbo-jedi to commit extra marital affairs
Abiodun Olaifa of Aremo area, Ibadan, on Thursday told the Idi-Ogogo Customary Court, Agodi, Ibadan, that hawking of bitter liquor, popularly called `Agbo-Jedi’, exposed his wife to immorality.
Obama beats Trump in Gallup poll
President Barack Obama was considered the man most admired by Americans in 2016, and Hillary Clinton the most admired woman, a Gallup poll released Wednesday revealed.
