Iraq dig unearths 2,700-year-old winged sculpture largely intact
A dig in northern Iraq has unearthed a 2,700-year-old alabaster sculpture of the winged Assyrian deity Lamassu, which was found largely intact despite its large dimensions.
Gov Abiodun offers support as hoodlums rob, rape varsity students
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has offered support for some students of the Tai Solarin University of Education, TASUED, Ijagun, Ogun State who were robbed and raped by some unidentified hoodlums on Tuesday at some private hostels in Abapawa.
Court sacks Ghandi as Soun, orders fresh selection process
The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ogbomoso, Wednesday, upturned the appointment of the new Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye.
Newcastle vs Borussia Dortmund: Preview, team news, predictions
Newcastle will play a second consecutive Champions League home game when they welcome German side Borussia Dortmund to St.James Park on Wednesday night.
Iran bans 12 actors from work over hijab violations
Iranian authorities have banned a dozen women actors from working for failing to observe the Islamic republic’s strict dress code which includes mandatory headscarves, an official said Wednesday.
Record 114 million people now displaced worldwide – UN
“The number of people displaced by war, persecution, violence and human rights violations globally is likely to have exceeded 114 million at the end of September,” UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, said in a statement.
Hitches as 35,000 students ballot for 8,000-bed spaces in UNILAG
As students of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, on Monday started balloting for bed spaces in the school’s hostels, hitches have continued to trail the exercise with a lot of the students unable to access the portal to take part in the exercise.
Numerous taxes creating problems for Nigerians – Taiwo Oyedele
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, says the numerous taxes charged across all levels of government are creating problems for Nigerians.
N-East youths lament educational disparity between North, Southern Nigeria
Youths under the aegis of North East Youth Progressive Union and Coalition for Democratic Rights Group, on Wednesday, expressed worry over huge disparity in educational opportunities between North and Southern part of the country, advocating for the immediate replication of Kano’s educational transformation agenda in the region faced by diverse socioeconomic challenges.
Bruce to Tinubu, Atiku, Obi: Accept Supreme Court judgment tomorrow, rescue our economy, Naira
A former Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the last general election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and his counterpart, the candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, to accept tomorrows Supreme Court judgement.
Belgium, Netherlands and Germany to bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup
The football federations of Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany on Wednesday confirmed their bid to jointly host the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
