Nigeria no longer dumping ground for GMO products – FG
The Federal Government has disclosed that the dumping of unauthorised Genetically Modified Organisms, GMO, in Nigeria has been reduced to the barest minimum.
US to examine migrant children in custody after second death
US Customs and Border Protection announced medical checks on all children in its custody following the death of an eight-year-old Guatemalan migrant — the second child fatality in American detention this month.
Chrismas: FCT residents decry absence of food vendors
“Personally, I don’t have problems with food vendors around because as a woman I always prepare my food for myself before I leave my house
Rat meat topples chicken, pork in India
Freshly-caught rat is at the top of the holiday menu for crowds flocking to a market in northeastern India that specialises in rodents from local fields.
Just in: 4.8 magnitude earthquake hits sicily
An earthquake measuring 4.8 in magnitude hit Sicily in the early hours of this morning, injuring four people and damaging historic buildings.
Police deny plans to arrest, kill Dino Melaye
The Police at Force headquarters on Wednesday reacted to the allegation of Senator Dino Melaye that the Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Idris has given orders for his arrest while he should be injected to death.
Police nab three suspects for murder of corps member in Nasarawa
The Police in Nasarawa State have arrested three suspects for alleged murder of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Akwanga Local Government Area of the state.
DR Congo further delays Dec 30 poll in two conflict zones
DR Congo on Wednesday announced it was further delaying key elections due at the end of this month in two volatile zones, including conflict-ridden Beni, to March.
Mortality: 25% of pregnant mothers are at high risk- Association
Prof Oladipo Ladipo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) says 25 per cent of Nigerian pregnant women are at high risk.
Pakistan win toss and bat in 1st Test
Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat in the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.
Create more awareness on early detection of tuberculosis- Expert
A General Physician, Dr Datonye Alasia, has called on health institutions and stakeholders in Nigeria to create more awareness on early detection of tuberculosis and ways to curb its spread.
UK launches review on global persecution of Christians
Britain has launched a review into the persecution of Christians worldwide in response to a surge in violence against members of the faith, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced Wednesday.
Play leading roles in suicide prevention, Psychiatrists urge religious leaders
Some consultant psychiatrists have urged religious leaders to play leading roles in the prevention of suicide now rampant in our society.
Indian market where rat earns top price
Freshly-caught rat is at the top of the holiday menu for crowds flocking to a market in northeastern India that specialises in rodents from local fields.
Ex-Watford boss Sanchez Flores moves to Shanghai Shenhua
Former Watford, Benfica and Atletico Madrid boss Quique Sanchez Flores has been named head coach of Chinese Super League (CSL) Shanghai Shenhua.
Taiwan searches for 152 missing Vietnamese tourists
A search was underway for 152 Vietnamese who arrived in Taiwan on tourist visas, authorities said Wednesday, as local media reported they may have come to the island to work illegally.
