Video: Cattle invade Edo primary school classrooms
Video shows a herd of cattle that have invaded the Ohonvbe Model Primary School In Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area Of Edo State, chasing away the pupils out of their classrooms.
Girl knocked down by train survives
A 19-year-old girl Pratiksha Natekar, has miraculously survives a train ‘knock-down’ in Mumbai India, after she was run over by a moving train while chatting on her mobile phone. Natekar survived the impact and was pulled uninjured from the tracks. She can be seen in CCTV trying to get on to the busy platform as […]
NiMet predicts Thundery, cloudy weather for Thursday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted localised thunderstorms over the central states of the country on Thursday morning, with cloudy conditions anticipated in the afternoon.
Police sack dog for being too friendly
A police dog has been sacked from his job – but it’s for the best reason possible. One-year-old Gavel is just too friendly to be in the force.
Bill to amend CBN Act scales second reading at Senate
A Bill for an Act to Amend the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act 2007, scaled through second reading at the Senate on Wednesday.
How we arrived at 2017 hajj fare — NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Wednesday, said it had consulted stakeholders and relevant government agencies before agreeing at each component of the 2017 hajj fare.
Breaking: Comey confirms Trump told him to drop probe on his NSA Flynn
Fired FBI director James Comey confirmed Wednesday that US President Donald Trump urged him to drop a probe into his former national security advisor Michael Flynn — a bombshell revelation ahead of his hotly-anticipated appearance on Capitol Hill.
Youths loot trailer loaded with rice, other food items in Kano
Unknown persons Wednesday reportedly looted a broken down truck load of rice, and assorted food items in Kano metropolis.
Ghanaian president says women, youth empowerment surest way out of poverty
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo on Wednesday said the empowerment of women and youths was the surest way of rooting out poverty and guaranteeing progress and prosperity of Ghana and Africa.
AFCON 2019 Qualifier: 500 police officers on standby for adequate security, CP says
The Nigeria Police Force says it has placed 500 police officers on standby to ensure a hitch-free AFCON 2019 qualifying match between Nigeria and South Africa in Uyo on Saturday.
Osun bank robbery: Those who violated our peace won’t escape justice – Aregbesola
The Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has said that those responsible for the robbery in Iwo, Osun on Tuesday will not escape justice.
Quit Notice: FG says Igbo free to live anywhere
The federal government has formally reacted to the quit notice issued to the Igbos by some northern youth groups asking them to vacate the northern region within three months.
Customs C-G promises adequate cargo scanners at ports
The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali, retired has assured stakeholders of adequate scanners at the ports as part of Federal Government’s effort to ensure conducive business environment.
Fans petition to retire Tiote’s Newcastle number
The sense of loss in Newcastle at the death of Ivory Coast midfielder Cheick Tiote has been reflected by over 1,000 Newcastle United fans signing a petition to have his shirt number of 24 retired the BBC reported Wednesday.
Murray fights back to reach French Open semi-finals, to meet Wawrinka
Britain’s Andy Murray reached his fourth consecutive French Open semi-final with a four-set win over Kei Nishikori on Wednesday in Paris.
Gov. Akeredolu orders dissolution of oil c’ttees in Ilaje, Ese-Odo
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has dissolved all oil-related committees in Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas of the state.
