Failed Apapa roads: Stakeholders commence palliatives
Following the failed Coconut/ Mile2 portion of the road leading to and from the Apapa ports, stakeholders are taxing themselves in an effort to carry out palliative work on the road.
#MeToo campaigner Asia Argento denies sex with underage teen
Italian actress and sexual abuse campaigner Asia Argento denied Tuesday having had a sexual relationship five years ago with an underage teen, calling the allegations part of “a long-standing persecution”.
One million pack India flood relief camps
More than one million people have swarmed relief camps in India’s Kerala state to escape devastating monsoon floods that have killed about 420 people, officials said Tuesday as a huge international aid offers poured in.
JPMorgan Chase offers 100 free trades to attract new investors
JPMorgan Chase plans a big push into online investing offering 100 free trades and low fees in a bid to attract a new generation of investors, a spokesman said Tuesday.
Again, BMO hits Saraki
President Muhammadu Buhari does not believe in voodoo arrangements or magic and would always work with facts and verified figures, the Buhari Media Organization (BMO) said today.
US prisoners in nationwide strike
US prisoners on Tuesday declared a nationwide strike demanding changes to correctional institutions including living conditions, pathways to parole and voting rights restoration.
Pope to meet sexual abuse victims in Ireland
Pope Francis will meet victims of clergy sexual abuse during his trip to Ireland this weekend, the Vatican said on Tuesday, as scandals in several countries mire the Catholic Church in its worst credibility crisis in more than 15 years.
Iran unveils first domestic fighter jet
Iran unveiled its first domestic fighter jet on Tuesday, with President Hassan Rouhani insisting that Tehran’s military strength was only designed to deter enemies and create “lasting peace”.
NAF fighter jets neutralises Boko Haram terrorists camps in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Task Force (ATF) of “Operation LAFIYA DOLE” has neutralised Boko Haram terrorists camps at Zanari and Tunbun Rego, in Borno.
2019: Be vigilant, don’t return Nigeria to Egypt — Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged Nigerians to resist the temptation of voting for those who will return the country to throes of massive looting, come 2019 elections.
Tanker missing off Gabon with 17 sailors onboard
A tanker is missing off the coast of Gabon with 17 Georgian sailors onboard, officials said Tuesday.
Eid-el Kabir : Rain force FCT residents to celebrate indoors with family, friends
Some fun seekers in Abuja on Tuesday said they opted for indoor- Eid-el Kabir celebrations with their families and friends because of the rains which disrupted several outdoor activities.
Eid-el Kabir : Ikorodu monarch, Imam seek peaceful co-existence
Eid-el Kabir: The Ayangbure of Ikorodu in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, on Tuesday said the significance of Eld-eI-Kabir was for Muslims to believe in Allah and live peaceful co-existence anywhere.
Ghana govt discusses funeral plans with Kofi Annan’s family
Government of Ghana is in talks with the family of late UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on funeral arrangements for the global statesman, Deputy Minister for information Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah said in Accra.
UEFA president Ceferin nominated to stand for re-election
The Slovenian Football Association (NZS) on Tuesday announced that its former head, Aleksander Ceferin, has been nominated for re-election as UEFA president by several European federations.
Duncan Mighty reacts to wife beating allegation
Nigerian music star, Duncan Wene Mighty, also known as Port Harcourt First Son, has reacted to reports that he battered his wife, Vivien Okechukwu Mighty.
