US indicts Chinese govt hackers over attacks in 12 countries
The US Justice Department on Thursday indicted two Chinese hackers tied to Beijing's security services who allegedly targeted companies and agencies in a dozen countries, which US officials said showed President Xi Jinping had not fulfilled his pledge to stop cybercrime.
Court remands 4 farmers in prison custody for alleged murder
An Ilorin Magistrates’ Court, on Thursday, remanded four farmers: Jimoh Bio, Juli Worutabiru, Usman Sandaro and Solomon Buge in prison custody for alleged killing of a co-farmer, Musa Alhassan.
Okowa calls for check on housing deficit
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday, called for collective efforts by government and the private sector to address the housing deficit in the country.
Bolarinwa-led APC appeals Kwara High Court judgment
The Bashir Bolarinwa-led All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara says it has appealed an Ilorin High Court judgment authenticating the Ishola Balogun-Fulani executive of the party.
Kwara APC judgment just another bump on our way to dismantling Saraki political dynasty – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says “there is no cause for alarm’’ over the recent decision of Ilorin High Court, recognising the Executive Committee of the Ishola Balogun-Fulani led Kwara All Progressives Congress (APC).
NBA heads to India for 2019’s first games
The NBA will head to India in 2019 to play two pre-season games in what it claims are the first matches played in the country by a North American sports league.
Court orders FIRS, 44 Insurance coys to file amended settlement for N1.7bn overpaid stamp duties
The Tax Appeal Tribunal on Thursday in Abuja ordered 44 Insurance Companies and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to file amended settlement for judgment variation of N1.7 billion overpaid stamp duties.
Kwara APC Judgment: No cause for alarm – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says “there is no cause for alarm’’ over the recent decision of Ilorin High Court, recognising the Executive Committee of the Ishola Balogun-Fulani led Kwara All Progressives Congress (APC).
Europe rights court condemns Greece for sharia law ruling
Europe’s top rights court on Thursday condemned Greece for applying Islamic sharia law in an inheritance dispute involving a Greek Muslim who died leaving a civil law will.
Man allegedly assaults neighbour over generator’s noise
A 38-year-old man, Mosunmola Idris, who allegedly assaulted his neighbour by slapping him and biting his finger, on Thursday, appeared before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.
Abba-Aji quits as Chairman of IPCR Governing Council
The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Sen. Muhammed Abba-Aji has resigned his appointment.
DR Congo: the Joseph Kabila years
Joseph Kabila came to power in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2001, ruling during a period of bloody insurgencies and deadly protests against his extended mandate.
Man, 26, in court over alleged conspiracy, attempted homicide
A 26-year old businessman, Johnson Okeke from Oba, Anambra State, was arraigned before a Makurdi Magistrates’ Court over alleged attempt to kill one Hilary Ugwu.
Nadal donates 1 million euros to Mallorca flood victims
Rafael Nadal has given one million euros ($1.14 million) to the victims of floods in his native Mallorca, the mayor of the affected town Mateu Puigros said on Thursday.
Ugwuanyi has entrenched participatory democracy in Enugu, say Monarch
Traditional Rulers in Enugu State on Thursday commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his exemplary leadership and the manner he has been piloting the affairs of the state for the benefit of the people.
Your report outdated, we arrested 947 suspected terrorists – FG to AI
The Federal Government has said that Amnesty International (AI) was wrong to have concluded in its report that the government had done nothing to stem killings in the country.
