Teens unite, bridges gap between private, public schools
AS part of efforts to mark 2017 childrens’s day, Teens Unite, a non governmental organisation, NGO hosted students in Lagos to a talent hunt tagged, “ Harnessing talents for his Kingdom.” The event had students from private and public schools such as Honeyland School, Gowon Estate, Ipaja, Doregos Private Academy, Abesan Comprehensive Junior Secondary School, Faith Heritage and Jakande Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, competed in bible quiz, choreography, music and orchestral performances and drama display.
US Senate backs sanctions on Russia over US election hacking
The US Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to punish Russia over its alleged election meddling, passing a bill that would bar President Donald Trump from unilaterally easing existing sanctions on Moscow.
How anti-Trump gunman was killed in shootout
A rifle-wielding opponent of President Donald Trump opened fire on US lawmakers practicing for a charity baseball game Wednesday, wounding a top Republican congressman and four others before he was fatally injured in a shootout with police.
Attack on US lawmakers: what we know
A rifle-toting US man opened fire Wednesday at about two dozen Republican lawmakers and staff holding a baseball practice ahead of a charity game, wounding a top congressman and four others.
9 children killed as houses collapse in rains in Niger
At least nine children have been killed in Niger as heavy rains over the past few days caused the collapse of houses in the capital Niamey, the authorities said Wednesday.
At least six dead in Mogadishu restaurant suicide bombing
At least six people were killed after a suicide car bomber targeted a popular restaurant in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Wednesday evening, security officials said.
Ambode’s wife seeks women empowerment, capacity devt
WIFE of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has admonished women on the need to seek economic empowerment, noting that empowerment will guarantee stable income, which will help them to be focused and committed to their most cherished ideals.
NiMet predicts cloudy skies, rains on Thursday
Abuja – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy weather conditions over the central states of the country on Thursday morning with with prospects of localized thunderstorms over Abuja and its environs. NiMet’s Weather Outlook by its Central Forecast Office (CFO), on Wednesday also predicted localized thunderstorms over Abuja, Minna, Lokoja, Lafia, Jos and […]
French federation president tips Zidane for future France job
The president of the French Football Federation has said he expects Zinedine Zidane to eventually manage France.
FG, Microsoft to digitalize investment climates in Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment , MITI has partnered with Microsoft, through its Africa Open4Business programme, to digitally transform the delivery of services to the investor community in Nigeria and evolve the regulatory and procedural environment governing business incorporation.
Wounded US congressman ‘critical’ after surgery: hospital
Republican lawmaker Steve Scalise, one of five people shot by a gunman during practice for a charity baseball game, remained in critical condition following surgery, the hospital treating him said.
