Di María fined for Spanish tax fraud
Argentina and Paris Saint-Germain star Angel di Maria has been handed a hefty fine and a prison sentence over a charge of tax fraud of 1.3 million euros ($1.4 million), Spanish authorities announced on Wednesday.
We’re interested in Ogoniland Clean-Up project – Netherlands
The Kingdom of the Netherlands’ Ambassador to Nigeria, John Groffen, on Wednesday, said that his government would continue to follow-up on the Federal Government’s clean-up project in Ogoniland.
Ajegunle driver slaps policeman, threatens another with wheel spanner
A 35-year-old commercial bus driver, Amos Alade who allegedly slapped a policeman and threatened another with a wheel spanner, on Wednesday appeared in an Apapa Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
Breaking: INEC receives 52.3% signatures on Dino’s recall
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has received the188,588 signatures out of the 360,098 registered voters in Kogi West representing 52.3% percent required for the recall of Senator Dino Melaye.
Saraki in fresh trouble as FG files 11 counts appeal challenging his CCT’s acquittal
The Federal Government has appealed a court ruling that acquitted the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, of charges of corruption and false declaration of assets.
UNICEF warns against use of herbs for menstrual pain
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday stressed the need for adolescent girls to avoid the use of herbs during menstrual pain.
He lured the girl into his shop with 50 kobo, Viju milk, raped her
A 57-year-old man, Aminu Ibrahim, was on Wednesday re-arraigned before a Jos Upper Area Court for allegedly luring am eight-year-old girl into his shop with 50 kobo and Viju milk drink before raping her.
India woos more Nigerians to participate in Yoga practice
The High Commission of India and the Indian Cultural Association in Lagos, on Wednesday enjoined more Nigerians to avail themselves of the physical, mental and spiritual practice of Yoga.
High temperature hits UK, melt roads
The UK has started feeling the effects of heat following a surge in temperature reaching 104F (40C), causing discomfort to people and melting roads.
Okala, “Uncle Joe’’ mourn Kelechi Emetole “The Catapillar’’
Some associates of the late Coach Kelechi Emeteole, former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Emmanuel Okala and teammate, Joseph Aniedobe have said that they are sorrowful over his death in the early hours of Wednesday.
Theresa May denies Queen Elizabeth her crown after 43 years
Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday failed to wear her crown for the Queen’s Speech for the first time in 43 years just to save Prime Minister Theresa May from losing her position after her party lost majority in recently conducted snap election.
