Volunteers find 560,000-year-old milk tooth in France
French and Spanish volunteer archeologists have discovered a child's milk tooth dating back 560,000 years in the mountains of southern France -- an "exceptional fossil", researchers said Tuesday.
El-Rufai disowns aide over apology to journalists
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El Rufai has disowned his aide, Alhaji Saidu Adamu over his apology to journalists in regards to the frosty relationship with the media.
Buratai commends Buhari for providing army with needed resources
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari, for always providing the Nigerian Army with resources to enable it to meet the welfare needs of its personnel.
Why Excess Crude Account won’t work without Constitution Amendment – Group
Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation has advocated the amendment of Section 162 of the 1999 Constitution to include the establishment of the Excess Crude Account (ECA) and also make it automatic for the fund to be domiciled in the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA).
World Cup stars dominate FIFA best player award shortlist
French World Cup winners Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Raphael Varane were included alongside perennial candidates Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on a 10-man shortlist for the FIFA best player award on Tuesday.
Community policing, strong intelligence way to solve Nigeria’s security challenges – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the fight against crime and all forms of criminality in Nigeria can only be better enhanced if concerted efforts are geared toward embracing community policing to complement the police and other law enforcement agencies.
Erdogan calls Ozil, praises exit from German team
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday said he had backed Mesut Ozil’s decision to quit the German national team on racism grounds in a telephone call with the Turkish-origin football star, wading into a controversy that caused uproar in Germany.
Security agencies lay siege to Nigeria’s Democracy
In a desperate attempt to ridicule Nigeria’s democracy, officers of The Nigeria Police and EFCC following orders from above disbursed emergency invitation letters to leaders of the Nigerian Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki and Senator Ike Ekweremadu to appear at their offices by 8am and 10am respectively violating the customary 24 hours prior notice standards.
Political analyst advises Nigerians against vote-trading
An Abuja-based Political Analyst, Mr Ephraim Audu, has advised Nigerians against vote-trading, saying it is an act of barbarism and a threat to nation’s democracy.
Buhari reiterates commitment to fight against maternal, child mortality
The Wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, has reiterated her commitment in collaborating with stakeholders in the fight against maternal and child mortality in the country.
Insecurity: Buhari Media Organisation faults Northern elders, Afenifere
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has faulted allegations of government complicity in killings in some parts of the country.
