Abia top UTME scorer to get N.5m scholarship in memory of late Ukpabi
Highest scorer in Unified Tertiary Matriculation Exam, UMTE, from Abia State, is to receive N500,000 scholarship, courtesy of the late Uche J. Ukpabi Legacy Foundation.
Human trafficking: UN team arrives Benin, backs Obaseki’s sustained fight
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki’s efforts at curbing the incidence of human trafficking and irregular migration have received renewed backing from the United Nations, as international support swells to halt activities of human traffickers and their associates.
Abuja-Kaduna train breaks down in Jere, passengers react angrily
A locomotive train with identification SP00003, which took off from Kaduna and heading to Abuja, has broken down on the outskirts of Jere Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Earth tremor in Abuja: Saraki, Atiku react, other Nigerians call on God for help
Following the earth tremor that shook some parts of Abuja at dawn of Friday, many Nigerians have reacted to the development, with some calling on God for help.
Pollution : Lagosians dump 450,000MT plastic wastes into ocean bodies annually — GOVT
THE Lagos State Government, yesterday, disclosed that half of the plastic waste dumped into ocean bodies in Nigeria emanated from the state.
3 Bet9ja customers drag firm to lottery commission over N3m claim
Three customers of Bet9ja have petitioned the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, claiming the betting company had not paid the over N3 million stake owed them.
Flood sweeps off nursing mother, her baby, 3 others in Kontagora
A nursing mother, her baby, a 17-year-old boy and two others have been confirmed dead, following a downpour that resulted in flooding in Kontagora area of Niger State.
Using Bible apps on phone during church worship: Some say it’s youth culture
On Sunday mornings, seeing people clutching Bibles of various sizes leave few in doubt about where they are headed.
Serena Williams daughter’s picture sets Instagram on fire
Serena Williams’ daughter Alexis Olympia kept social media users busy over the weekend as her first birthday picture shared on Instagram by her father Alexis Ohanian, received more than 75,807 likes and 1,361 comments.
Two Malaysian women caned under Islamic law for lesbian sex
Two Malaysian women were caned Monday for having lesbian sex in violation of strict Islamic laws, despite an outcry from activists at the “cruel and unjust” punishment.
We’re dying, Cameroonian refugees in Nigeria cry for help
The agony of widows, infants and the vulnerable Cameroonian refugees cooling off in some Taraba communities seemed to be getting worse owing to their increasing number amidst meagre resources to cater for their wellbeing.
A Widow’s 15 years battle for her husband’s inheritance
Mrs. Olufunke Olawuanle Oladapo is a big example of a human wreck. To say she is in distress is an understatement.
Goats like happy human faces, according to a new study
A new study shows that goats prefer a happy human face instead of an angry one, which suggests such socio-cognitive ability is more widespread in the animal kingdom than previously assumed.
Three rare elephants found in Koko Besse LG in Kebbi
Three rare elephants were reported to have turned up in Koko Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Tragedy in Osun as driver kills post UTME candidate, 4 others to death
There was tragedy in the ancient town of Ede on Monday evening when a driver allegedly crushed
Applicant dies inside Ikoyi Passport office toilet
An applicant seeking Nigerian international passport has died in Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Passport office, Ikoyi, Lagos.
