With love from Yokohama – Femi Adesina
Love in Tokyo is the title of a 1966 film that became a hit at the box office. Since then, when men and women, boys and girls show affection to one another publicly, you often hear “love in Tokyo.”
State of Nation: Better to split in peace than through war — Igbo Leaders of Thought
SOME Igbo leaders have dissected the state of the country and returned a grim verdict: Nigeria is sliding into anarchy, has become a failed state, and is better the people go their separate ways in peace than in pieces through war.
Account for 500 paraded armed Fulani bandits, kidnap suspects – HURIWA challenges Police
A pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has challenged the Nigeria Police Force to transparently account for the whereabouts of the well over 500 paraded suspected armed Fulani bandits; kidnappers and other sundry armed hoodlums arrested by them since the early part of this year.
Yoruba will not accept leader with political affiliation – Ambassador farounbi
The former Nigerian envoy to the Philippines, Ambassador Yemi Farounbi on Monday said the Yoruba nation would not accept any leader with political affiliation.
Police investigate alleged killing by policeman in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos, has begun investigation into the alleged killing of a man at Shogunle area of the state by a yet to be identified mobile policeman.
Just in: Gunmen kidnap Enugu Perm Sec
Gunmen yesterday kidnapped the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Lands, Mr. Ude Augustine Okey. They are currently demanding the sum of N50million ransom from his family, an source revealed to Punch
Police in Edo dismisses, prosecute three personnel over missing rifles
THREE policemen in Edo state attached to the state’s special anti-crime outfit, “Operation Wabaizigan” have been dismissed and presently being prosecuted at a Benin High Court over two missing rifles which they are being alleged to have conspired and stolen the arms.
Trump, Iranian President could meet within weeks, says Macron
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Hassan Rowhani could meet within weeks, French President Emmanuel Macron said during a joint press conference with Trump.
Germany’s Merkel makes case for EU-U.S. trade talks
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday called for trade talks between the European Union (EU) and the U.S., saying that both sides had a major interest in intensifying trade.
Next year’s G7 Summit may hold at Trump’s Miami golf resort
U.S. President Donald Trump ended speculation surrounding the location of next year’s G7 summit on Monday, saying that it would likely be held in Miami, Florida, and possibly at one of his golf resorts in the city.
PDP youths warn Secondus against meddling in Bayelsa governorship race
Ahead of the September 3, 2019 governorship election in Bayelsa state, youths advancing the interest of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Monday, warned national chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus to give room for fair play, warning that any attempt to interfere in the process would be resisted.
