Edo community petitions Oba of Benin over banned CDA
BENIN-CITY—LEADERS of Uselu N’Ahor in Uhunmwonde local government area of Edo state yesterday raised alarm over the continuous activities of members of banned Community Development Association (CDA) saying that they have continued to operate in defiance of the law abolishing them.
2019: APC throws fresh challenge at PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) to drop its antics of seeking a new coalition and the desperate shopping for members ahead the 2019 elections.
Police arrest 2 for stealing boss’ car
TWO suspects, Chinedu Fredrick, a cook, and a gateman identified as Bassey, are in police net for conspiring to steal and sell a car belonging to their boss, one Mr. Badmus in Lagos.
3 die in Jigawa auto crash, 4 injured
THREE persons were, on weekend, confirmed dead in an auto crash involving a commercial vehicle (Sharon) and a tractor, along Gumel Hadejia road in Jigawa.
Macron’s security aide charged over assaults caught on video
A former top security aide for French President Emmanuel Macron was charged Sunday along with an employee of the ruling party after they were caught on video assaulting May Day protesters, footage that went viral on social media.
$322m Abacha Loot : Sen. Ibrahim advises FG on measures to avoid re-looting
A National Assembly member, Sen. Abu Ibrahim, has urged the Federal Government to ensure proper monitoring of proposed disbursement of 322 million dollars recovered Abacha loot to forestall re-looting of same.
‘It stings’, admits Tiger as British Open charge fades away
Tiger Woods at one moment looked like completing an astonishing fairytale comeback when he led the British Open in the final round on Sunday but ultimately came up short, posting a level par 71 to finish five-under for the tournament.
Suicide attack at Kabul airport leaves 14 dead, 60 wounded
A suicide bomber killed at least 14 people and wounded 60 at the entrance to Kabul international airport on Sunday, officials said, as scores gathered to welcome home Afghan Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum from exile.
Why Ozil quitted Germany side after World Cup debacle
Mesut Ozil said Sunday he was quitting the German national football team, citing “racism” in the criticism of him after the side’s World Cup debacle.
Neymar rejects Ronaldo’s role at Real Madrid
Brazil star, Neymar has rejected moves by Real Madrid to replace him with Cristiano Ronaldo who left for Juventus this month.
Young, rich and ambitious: Nigeria’s ‘gentleman farmers’
“Come, I’ll show you what a potential billion dollars looks like,” said P.J. Okocha, opening the door of a small, modern house in southern Nigeria to reveal a thousand yam seedlings.
APC blasts PDP, says stop shopping for members, forming coalition
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) to drop its antics of seeking a new coalition and the desperate shopping for members ahead the 2019 elections.
Reactions trail Nigeria Air unveiling
Nigeria chose one of the world’s top international airshows to unveil its plans for a new national flag carrier, with a glitzy launch aimed at attracting foreign investors.
11 minibus taxi drivers shot dead in ambush
Eleven South African minibus taxi drivers were shot dead and four injured when unknown gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in KwaZulu Natal province, police said Sunday.
18 students emerge winners of NNPC quiz competition
Eighteen students have emerged winners in the just-concluded zonal contests of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) National Science Quiz Competition held in the six geo-political zones of the country.
