Nepal detains 122 Chinese for suspected cyber crime and bank fraud
Police in Nepal have detained 122 Chinese men and women in its biggest crackdown on crime by foreigners entering the country on tourist visas, officials said on Tuesday. The chief of police in the capital Kathmandu said the suspects were rounded up in raids on Monday following information that they were engaged in suspicious activities. […]
Mourinho confirms Spurs will appeal Son red card against Chelsea
Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Tottenham will appeal the red card Son Heung-min received against Chelsea on Sunday, with it his belief that VAR is “killing the best league in the world”. Son appeared to kick out at Antonio Rudiger after being floored by the Blues defender in a 50/50 challenge on the hour mark, […]
Man United play like an old man having sex ― Cantona
Eric Cantona says Manchester United play football like an old man having sex – it only leads to disappointment. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team continue to struggle with inconsistency this season, as they sit eighth in the Premier League after 18 games. United, who have not lifted a Premier League title since iconic manager Sir Alex […]
‘Mahrez is a collective player while Salah is an individual player’ ― Nasri
Former Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri said he would rather work with Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez than play alongside Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah. The former Premier League star highlighted Mahrez’s style of play which could aid another player’s development as a factor behind his decision. ALSO READ: Ex-Arsenal winger Groves slammed over controversial holocaust comment Salah […]
Health workers to FG: Scrap plan to concession, privatise Federal health institutions
ONE of the most pressing issues in the Nigerian health sector in 2019 is the concessioning and privatisation of the major Federal Health Institutions in the country.
Unhealthy workplace fuels hypertension, chronic illness — Fabanwo
By Gabriel Olawale The Chief Medical Director, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, Prof TokunboFabamwo has called on employers and employees to make the working environment as healthy as possible. Fabamwo said that an unhealthy working environment can provoke some illnesses that are life-threatening and as such organisations must do everything within reach to ensure […]
Ex-Arsenal winger Groves slammed over controversial holocaust comment
Ex-Arsenal winger Perry Groves has been forced to apologize after saying Brighton keeper Mat Ryan “had a holocaust game” in the club’s 1-0 loss to Sheffield United in the Premier League on Saturday. The now 54-year-old, who made over 150 appearances for the Gunners between 1986 and 1992, made the comments speaking post-match on talkSPORT’s […]
Senator Ordia commends Obaseki’s developmental stride in Edo
The Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District, Clifford Ordia has commended the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for providing impactful and purposeful leadership in the state. Senator Ordia gave the commendation when he received the governor at his residence in Irrua, to celebrate his 30th marriage anniversary and reelection to represent Edo Central people […]
Fire guts popular Tejuosho Market again
As LASEMA recovers fallen rucks at Agbowa, Isawu-Agric, Otedola, Airport Road By Olasunkanmi Akoni Tragedy was averted by the prompt response of emergency responders when the fire broke out again in the early hours Tuesday at the popular Tejuosho Market, Yaba area of Lagos State Lives and properties worth billions of naira were saved by […]
Unhealthy workplace fuels hypertension, chronic illness — FABAMWO
The Chief Medical Director, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, Prof Tokunbo Fabamwo has called on employers and employees to make the working environment as healthy as possible.
Sexual Harassment: My dismissal not acceptable, says sacked EKSU lecturer
Rotimi Ojomoyela The Ekiti State University’s lecturer, Dr Olola Aduwo, who was sacked by the Council of the institution over sexual harassment and misconduct, has rejected the decision of the Council, describing it as unjust and unfair. Aduwo who insisted that the decisions of the University Council and the management was not only unacceptable but […]
Nigeria’s free train rides
THE world is watching to see how investing in Nigeria’s seriously-deficient infrastructure can pay off based on our tottering experiments in the railways sector. From the look of things so far, we do not seem to be on the right footing to encourage massive foreign investments.
Imota rice mill to be ready June next year — LASG
The Lagos State Government on Monday said that its 32,000-metric-tonnes Imota rice mill would be completed in June 2020. Mr Gbolahan Lawal, Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, made the disclosure during an inspection visit to the rice mill at Imota, Ikorodu. Lawal said the economic importance of the rice mill was very huge, considering the […]
Why I won’t hear Sowore’s suit against DSS — Judge
ABUJA — Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday withdrew from the fundamental rights enforcement suit the convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Omoyele Sowore, filed to challenge his continued detention by the the Department of State Service, DSS.
Texas barber shot after argument over child’s haircut, police say
A gunman opened fire on a worker at a Texas barbershop Saturday after an apparent argument over a child’s haircut, police say. The Harris County Sheriff’s office tweeted Saturday that they were looking for the man who shot a male employee of a barbershop in the Houston suburb of Katy. ALSO READ: US Navy bans TikTok […]
Obaseki explains how arsonists burn Edo markets, attack firefighters
Releases N100m as compensation to Ekiosa inferno victims The Edo State Government has shed more light on the activities of suspected arsonists, working in cohorts with unscrupulous politicians under the aegis of the disbanded Edo Peoples Movement (EPM), to sabotage markets in Benin metropolis and the state government. The State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, said […]
