Reps propose 6 months jail term for shunting
A Bill proposing six months imprisonment for persons who shunt or distort queues in public places on Thursday scaled second reading at the House of Representatives.
44 Nigerian, Ghanaian migrants die in Sahara Desert
More than 40 migrants from Nigeria and Ghana have died in the Sahara Desert after their truck broke down in arid northern Niger.
JTF kills 4 suspected sea robbers in Rivers, destroys kidnappers den in Bayelsa
The Joint Task Force (JTF) deployed to the Niger Delta says it has destroyed a hideout used by kidnappers in Bayelsa and killed four suspected sea robbers in crossfire.
Afforestation: NYSC members to plant 1 million trees in Kogi
The Kogi State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs Ngozi Nwatarali, on Thursday said that corps members in the state were expected to plant one million trees this year.
NBA calls for protection of Nigeria’s democracy
The President of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Malam Abubakar Mahmud, on Thursday called on the Military and Nigerians to protect the nation’s democracy by resisting calls to lure them into playing unconstitutional roles.
Calls for Buhari’s resignation over ill-health wrong – Bode George
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, on Thursday faulted calls by some politicians on President Mohammed Buhari to resign over his ill-health.
Asaba flood: Gov Okowa restates commitment to addressing the Scourge
Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has restated his administration’s commitment to addressing the perennial flooding that has continued to ravage residents of Asaba, the state capital.
Osinbajo postpones Thursday’s budget signing, Presidency gives reasons
A Presidency official has explained why the budget signing ceremony billed for today became a no-show.
National Roads Fund Bill prescribes multiple taxes for road users
There are indications that road users may face multiple taxes as Senate moves to pass the National Roads Fund (Establishment, etc) Bill 2017.
Explosion hits Shiite dominated community in Saudi Arabia
An explosion took place in a Saudi Arabian community dominated by minority Shiites on Thursday and emergency vehicles converged on the scene, a witness told AFP.
PIB: Reps to consider host communities’ interests
The House of Representatives says it will pass a more holistic Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) that will encompass interests of host communities and fiscal regulation of the oil industry.
We’ll pass PIB that’ll consider host communities’ interests – Reps
The House of Representatives says it will pass a more holistic Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) that will encompass interests of host communities and fiscal regulation of the oil industry.
Acting President lauds gov. Ayade’s industrial drive
The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday commended, Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River for his effort to industrialise the State.
Double Registration: Group faults call for Bello’s impeachment
The Kogi Integrity Group, KIG, has taken a swipe on Senator Dino Melaye’s call that the state Governor, Yahaya Bello should resign over last week Tuesday double registration debacle revealed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Daughter lures dad to bed to discourage his fiancee
A 26-year-old girl in China has been charged to court for luring her father to bed and having sex with him because she didn’t like the woman he was engaged to.
5 ways to overcome flight turbulence anxiety
The frustrating thing about flight turbulence is how suddenly they occur, completely without warning. Thankfully, there are ways to overcome the anxiety that comes when these sudden flight turbulence hits. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 5 ways to overcome the anxiety that comes with flight turbulence.
