An Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, on Thursday adjourned till Feb. 9, 2017, for mention the case of a lecturer, Rukeme Nosereme, charged on account of alleged N10.5 million fraud. Nosereme, 40, was first arraigned on April 12, on a three-count charge bordering on stealing and fraud which he pleaded not …
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Lion kills trainer during live show
A lion has attacked and killed a circus trainer during a live show in Alexandria Egypt. A video of the event, which was uploaded on video sharing site LiveLeak, showed the trainer in a cage directing a lion with a stick with another climbing a ladder as children watched. A …
Read More »Less than half of PLWHA have access to drugs —Adewole
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has lamented that less than half of Nigerians living with HIV/AIDS have access to anti-retroviral drugs. The minister said this in Abuja at the occasion marking this year’s World AIDS Day. Decrying the situation, Adewole said though the nation was thankful for the …
Read More »President Buhari reiterates commitment to fight terrorism, corruption, salvage the economy
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration remains committed to realising the key priorities of securing the country, fighting corruption, and salvaging the economy in spite of current challenges. The president stated this when he received the Letter of Credence of the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr William …
Read More »Vandal electrocuted in Kano
A 35-year-old man, Jamilu Adamu, was on Wednesday electrocuted at Kawon Maigari, Hotoro Area of Kano, Kano State, while trying to vandalise a fenced-electricity transformer. The Public Relations Officer of Kano Electricity Distribution Company, Mohammed Kandi, confirmed this in a statement he released to newsmen on Thursday in Kano. KEDCO …
Read More »World Aids day 2016: Corps Members march against HIV/AIDS
Corps members serving in Ondo East local government of Ondo State, in their hundreds yesterday held a rally against the scourge of HIV/AIDS to commemorate the annual World AIDS day 2016. The rally was also held to sensitise the local community about the dangers of unprotected sex with free counselling, …
Read More »Prostitute, entertainer in court over alleged N1.6m theft
A prostitute and an entertainer, both aged 22, who allegedly stole property valued at N1.6 million, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. The prostitute, Emmanuel Carol and Precious Aboh, who claimed to be into entertainment, are facing a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing and attempted murder. The …
Read More »NCC suspends Data price increment
Photo: www.skyscrapercity.com The Nigerian Communications Commission on Wednesday announced the immediate suspension of the new minimum pricing template for data services by mobile operators. The new rate, which would have led to price increase in data for some Nigerians, was scheduled to take effect from December 1. The NCC …
Read More »African giant rats trained to detect tuberculosis in humans
Africa’s giant rats have been trained to sniff out landmines and detect tuberculosis in humans, and soon they could turn their superior noses to protecting other animals by finding illegal wildlife trophies being smuggled out of African ports. African giant rat Kirsty Brebner, whose organisation Endangered Wildlife Trust had the …
Read More »DSS raids Kano’s bureau de change, arrests 40
The Department of State Security in Kano has arrested over 40 people at the famous Wapa Bureau d’ Change in Fagge area of the city. A source close to the DSS, who pleaded anonymity, confirmed the arrests, saying that those arrested were touts responsible for the hike in exchange …
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