Buruji Kashamu’s extradition put on hold
The Attorney- General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have agreed not to Sen. Buruji Kashamu extradite to the United States until all the court cases in Nigeria have been resolved.
Strike paralyses govt activities in Cross River
GOVERNMENT activities were paralysed in Cross River on Tuesday following an indefinite strike embarked upon by civil servants in the state to demand for the payment of five years gratuity to retirees of the state civil service
Sit-at-home order: Partial compliance in Ebonyi as security agencies compel banks to open
THERE was partial compliance to the sit-at-home order by the Movement for the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state capital as economic activities, movement of vehicles and individuals have been reported in the State.
Court fixes June 29 to hear suit against Stella Oduah
A Federal High Court Lagos on Tuesday, further adjourned till June 29, the hearing in a suit by Sterling Bank against a former Aviation Minister, Sen. Stella Oduah, over alleged indebtedness.
Breaking: Coroner rules on Adeleke’s cause of death, recommends prosecution
The coroner’s inquest set up to identify the deceased, time, place, cause of death and circumstances surrounding the death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke has run its course.
13 S. Sudan soldiers accused of rape, murder of aid workers appear in court
Thirteen South Sudanese soldiers accused of alleged rape of five foreign aid workers and killing their local colleague on Tuesday appeared before a military court on Tuesday.
LASU mourns Prof. Abubakar Momoh
The authorities of the Lagos State University, Ojo, is mourning the death of Prof. Abubakar Momoh, the Director-General of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Electoral Institute, in Abuja.
Expert decries poor access to quality water in rural areas
Mr Bassey Uwe, a retired Director of Service, Akwa Ibom Water Company, Oron office, on Tuesday in Abuja decried poor access to quality water in rural areas across the country.
Kung fu master tows military helicopter with manhood, breaks record
A kung fu master who dragged seven cars with his manhood has become a new world record holder by towing a helicopter even further with his manhood.
Biafra: Traders close shops in some parts of Port Harcourt
Business activities in some parts of Port Harcourt have been hugely on a low ebb as many traders closed shops following the holiday declared by pro-Biafra agitators.
Pope puts off visit to South Sudan amid reported security concerns
Pope Francis will not visit South Sudan this year, the Vatican said on Tuesday, after an Italian newspaper reported that a mooted trip had been put off because it was considered too dangerous.
Mrs Buhari departs for London
The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Tuesday departed Nigeria for the United Kingdom to join her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, who was in London for medical follow-up.
Pope puts off visit to South Sudan amid reported security concerns
Pope Francis will not visit South Sudan this year, the Vatican said on Tuesday, after an Italian newspaper reported that a mooted trip had been put off because it was considered too dangerous.
Attahiru assumes duty in Maiduguri
The new Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole fighting insurgents, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has formally taken over the command in Maiduguri.
Woman chops off cheating husband’s penis, kills herself
A woman in northern Thailand chopped off her unfaithful husband’s penis and then drank pesticide to her death, local police told dpa on Tuesday.
Argentina defender Musacchio quits Villareal for AC Milan
Argentinian centre back Mateo Musacchio has signed a contract with AC Milan through until 2021, the Serie A club announced Tuesday. The 26-year-old, capped six times by Argentina, arrives in Italy from Spain’s Villareal, where he has played since the 2009-10 season, starting 271 games for La Liga side.
