Alleged N2.9bn Scam: EFCC docks ex-NBC boss, 3 others
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, docked the former Director General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, NBC, Mr. Emeka Mba, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over his alleged complicity in N2.9billion fraud. Mba was arraigned alongside the Director of Finance and Accounts at the NBC, Mr. […]
Nude painting of South Korea president sparks violence
A nude painting of impeached South Korean president Park Geun-Hye met a violent end at the country’s parliament Tuesday, reports said, as supporters tore the work — which evokes Edouard Manet’s Olympia — off the wall and destroyed it.
Brexit: What we know
Britain is set to become the first European Union member to leave the bloc following a referendum last year in which a majority voted for Brexit.
Liverpool seek League Cup home comfort in Saints semi-final
Liverpool’s formidable home record was meant to provide the platform for a tilt at three trophies this season -– but Saturday’s surprise 3-2 Premier League defeat by Swansea spoiled that idea.
Build refineries in Nigeria, FG tells IOCs
The Federal Government, yesterday, told International Oil Companies, IOCs, operating in the country to invest in the building of refineries in the country.
Five Egypt v Ghana facts
Five facts for the Africa Cup of Nations Group D match between Egypt and Ghana in Port-Gentil Wednesday (1900 GMT):
AFCON: Give Egyptians something to celebrate – Elmohamady
Ahmed Elmohamady knows what it takes to win the Africa Cup of Nations and the Hull City man is quietly confident that Egypt can go all the way again on their long-awaited return to the tournament.
China must expand nuclear arsenal in response to Trump
China must strengthen its nuclear arsenal to “force the US to respect it” in response to the stance of new US President Donald Trump, a leading newspaper said Tuesday.
Doubt over Everest’s true height spurs fresh expedition
Scientists will take the tape measure to Mount Everest to determine whether a massive earthquake in Nepal really did knock an inch off the world’s tallest peak.
President Buhari and the fake emissaries of death
The indulgence of Nigerians in contesting everything under the sun is inexplicable.
Swaziland orders schools to teach only Christianity
Swaziland’s schools opened for the new academic year on Tuesday under new government orders to teach only Christianity, a move criticised by opponents as fuelling intolerance of Muslims.
