Ship loses 270 containers, some with hazardous goods, in North Sea
Up to 270 containers at least one transporting dangerous materials fell off a cargo ship in a storm on its way from Belgium to Germany, the German Maritime Emergencies Command said.
2019: PDP accuses Buhari of diverting military funds to finance re-election bid
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Wednesday accused President Muhammadu Buhari of diverting funds meant for the procurement of military equipments to finance his 2019 re- election campaign.
Better to be an atheist than a hypocritical Christian- Pope
Pope Francis has criticised hypocrites in the Catholic Church, the pontiff said on Wednesday during his general audience in the Vatican.
Bruce appointed Sheffield Wednesday boss
Steve Bruce has been named as the new manager of English Championship club Sheffield Wednesday, succeeding Jos Luhukay, who was sacked last month.
Djokovic into Qatar quarter-finals after scare
Novak Djokovic won through to the last eight of the Qatar Open on Wednesday, but only after surviving a huge scare from world number 36, Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics.
Bayelsa police arrest father for poisoning his 3 children with Sniper
Mr Aminu Saleh, Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa, says that a father of three, Mr Samuel Sunday, has been arrested for allegedly poisoning his three children with sniper.
Otuaro to Militants: Goals achievable via non-violence
Delta State Deputy Governor, Mr Kingsley Otuaro, has said militants should eschew violence on oil facilities as resulting crisis could defeat their legitimate cause and disenfranchise Niger Deltans from electing more friendly Nigerian leadership in this year’s polls.
2019 for Nigerians to express selves through ballot box – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described 2019 as a year for Nigerians to express themselves through the ballot box
Minimum Wage: We’re meeting with labour to avert industrial action – FG
THE Federal Government, Wednesday, explained that the reason for the scheduled parley with executives of the organized labour was to avert the threat of industrial action over the new minimum wage of N30,000
Painful gynaecology stories unleash #MeToo tide in the Balkans
A tide of #MeToo testimonies about painful gynaecological procedures and abusive medical staff is rippling across the Balkans, where women are breaking taboos in patriarchal societies to share their traumatic hospital experiences.
Buhari committed to improving infrastructures in Igboland- BOMG
A support group for the reelection of President Muhammadu Buhari, Buhari/Osibanjo Mandate Group, BOMG, Wednesday said there is no love lost between the president and Igbo people.
Investment expert bets on GTB, FlourMill, Stanbic IBTC shares
AS the year rolls to an end, an investment expert, Mr. Bismarck Rewane, Chief Executive, Financial Derivative Company, FDC, has advised investors to look at investing in the shares of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Flour Mill of Nigeria Plc and Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc.
Akwa Ibom state to establish an airline company
The Akwa Ibom State Government says it plans to establish an airline company to ensure maximum utilisation of its modern airport.
We want to leverage technology to reduce transaction cost —SEC boss
THE Acting Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Ms Mary Uduk, has said that the Commission intends to leverage technology to facilitate transaction and further reduce cost.
Godin leads list of Atletico defenders with unclear futures
As Atletico Madrid prepare to resume their La Liga title chase with a mouthwatering trip to Sevilla on Sunday, uncertainty surrounds the future of their defence.
Fayemi to traditional rulers: Supervise projects in your localities
Ekiti Gov. Kayode Fayemi has directed traditional rulers and community leaders in the state to supervise government projects in their areas.
