Again, Lagos assembly summons ex-gov. Ambode over financial dealings
The Lagos State House of Assembly has yet again, subpoenaed Akinwunmi Ambode, the immediate past governor of the state, to give further accounts of some financial dealings under his administration.
The former governor had, two...
350,000 protesters flood Barcelona for separatist ‘freedom’ rally
Around 350,000 people rallied in downtown Barcelona on Saturday, turning the streets into a sea of independence flags in the latest mass protest against Spain's jailing of nine separatist leaders.
The turnout figure was given...
Anyaoku, others back FG over Nigeria’s border closure
Eminent Nigerians on Saturday canvassed support for President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration on the closure of Nigeria’s border aimed at boosting the nation’s economic growth.
They made the call at the 2019 Investiture of the Chartered...
Open Grazing Prohibition: Oyo lawmakers propose 5-year-jail term for offenders
Herdsmen, other cattle breeders or any other person (s) who rear or graze cattle or any other livestock openly in any part of Oyo State now risk at least five (5) years jail term...
‘Beautiful’ moments as Mexican migrants meet families on US border
Hundreds of Mexican migrants to the United States have reunited with their families for a few fleeting moments as part of the “hugs not walls” meetup on the US-Mexico border.
People shed tears on a...
Malabu Scandal: EFCC to serve Adoke, Etete by substituted means
Justice D. Z. Senchi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to serve charges of alleged abuse of office and money laundering in respect of...
FIFA U17 World Cup: Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets trash Hungary in 4-2 comeback win
Nigeria notched a 4-2 comeback win over Hungary Saturday night at Goiania's Estadio Olimpico in the Group B opener of the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2019™.
A trio of Golden Eaglet goals in the...
Miyetti Allah apologises to Ortom for attacks, killings in Benue
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has apologised to governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state, for the attacks and killings in the state caused by herdsmen.
Saleh Alhassan, the association’s national secretary, tendered the apology on...
I can’t speak Hausa fluently, says Zahra Buhari
One of the daughters of President Muhammadu Buhari, Zahra, has revealed she can’t speak fluently in the Hausa language.
Zahra at a BBC Hausa event on Friday stunned guests when she disclosed that she is...
AfDB climate change initiative: Top experts form benefits mechanism board
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has appointed a group of renowned experts to the board of a continental initiative to mobilize financing for resilience to the negative impacts of climate change.
The Bank established the interim...









