‘I wanted it to stop,’ accuser tells Cosby trial
The main accuser in Bill Cosby’s trial gave emotional testimony in court on Tuesday about the night he allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted her, in her first public remarks about the encounter 13 years ago. The pioneering black comedian faces three counts of aggravated indecent assault in one of America’s biggest celebrity lawsuits in years. […]
Man Utd world’s most valuable club – Forbes
Manchester United have overtaken Real Madrid as the world’s most valuable football team, US magazine Forbes announced on Tuesday in its annual global list ranking the sport’s wealthiest clubs.
Bosnian defender Kolasinac joins Arsenal
Arsene Wenger’s first activity in the transfer market since signing a new contract last week was securing the services of Bosnian international defender Sead Kolasinac on a free transfer.
Nigeria’s market profitable for investors, says Osinbajo
The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has assured investors that Nigeria is one of the most profitable places in the ECOWAS sub-region for business and investment.
Court remands civil servant for sexually assaulting 3-year-old boy
A Kano Magistrates’ Court on Monday remanded a 40-year-old civil servant, Abdullahi Abdulhamid, for allegedly sexually assaulting a three-year-old boy.
Oil Dealers strike: Fayose disgracing Ekiti people- Faparusi
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and governorship aspirant in Ekiti state Hon. (Engr.) Bamidele Faparusi, has berated Governor Ayodele Fayose over the lingering fuel crisis in the State.
S’South not part of defunct Biafra, says HM Ayemi- Botu
FORMER National Chairman of the Traditional Rulers of Oil Minerals Producing Communities of Nigeria, TROMPCON and paramount ruler of Seimbiri Kingdom, Delta State, His Majesty Pere Charles Ayemi-Botu, Tuesday, said South-South geo-political zone was not part of the defunct Biafra.
Nyako: Court orders EFCC to pay N12.5m fine over illegal detention
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to within 30 days, pay N12.5million fine for infringing on the fundamental rights of Senator Abdulaziz Nyako.
Nigeria needs people, leaders who think, act as Nigerians – U.S envoy advises
The U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. W. Stuart Symington, has, while advising the country, said that the nation needs people who think as Nigerians and leaders who think and act as Nigerians.
Pepe bids farewell to Real Madrid fans
Real Madrid defender Pepe has written a heartfelt farewell after confirming his 10-year Santiago Bernabeu stay will soon come to an end.
Bill on Lagos State Cooperative College passes Second Reading
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday read for the second time a Bill for a Law to establish Lagos State Cooperative College.
Ramadan: Zamfara senator Marafa donates N94 million worth of food items, cash to constituents
The Senator representing Zamfara Central, Alhaji Kabiru Marafa, has donated food items and cash worth N94.3 million to his constituents for Ramadan Fast.
Zambia releases 31 detained Chinese
Immigration authorities in Zambia on Tuesday released all the 31 Chinese nationals who were detained on Monday.
Turkey’s Turan quits international football after bust-up
Turkey captain Arda Turan announced his retirement from international football on Tuesday, hours after being kicked out of a training camp by coach Fatih Terim for allegedly verbally and physically abusing a journalist.
Saudi billionaire arms dealer Khashoggi dies in London
Saudi arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, a billionaire businessman known for his lavish lifestyle, has died in London at the age of 82, his family said on Tuesday.
BIAFRA: You’re on your own, War veteran patron tells Kanu, Uwazuruike
The grand patron of Biafran War veterans, Dr. Ramas Asuzu has hit hard at the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu for not consulting Igbo leaders before embarking on the journey for the restoration of Biafra.
