North Korea launches ballistic missile that could hit anywhere in the world, defies Trump
North Korea declared Tuesday it had successfully tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile — a watershed moment in its push to develop a nuclear weapon capable of hitting the mainland…
2,500 migrants die in six months on high sea enroute Europe – UN
More than 100,000 migrants have made the perilous Mediterranean crossing to Europe this year, the UN said Tuesday, amid mounting tensions among EU nations on how to tackle the crisis….
Philippines: Supreme Court upholds martial law
The Philippine Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of martial law over the southern region of Mindanao, where government forces are battling Islamic militants. More than 460…
Etisalat, creditor banks resolve differences; regulator, shareholders happy
Etisalat and its creditors have successfully reached an amicable resolution on key issues pertaining to the telco’s indebtedness, a statement issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has said, adding…
Aisha’s hurried trip to London vindicates my claim that Buhari is on life support – Fayose
The fiery governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has said that the hurried trip to London by First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, was a confirmation that President Muhammadu Buhari’s…
MOSOP condemns Biafra, Arewa; insists on restructuring, unity of Nigeria
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP, said it is not in support of agitations for separation of the country but said it supports restructuring of the…
Lagos arraigns Lekki Gardens Estate chiefs over collapsed building
Lagos State Government on Monday arraigned the Managing Director of Lekki Gardens Estate Limited, Mr. Richard Nyong, before a Lagos High Court in Igbosere for alleged complicity in the collapse…
No more worries: Yudala rolls out 15 luxury wine stores nationwide, products sourced directly from manufacturers
As part of its strategic expansion drive, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce outfit, Yudala, is launching 15 luxury wines and spirits stores nationwide to cater for the sophisticated lifestyle of Nigerians….
Restructuring: What APC promised Nigerians, by spokesman
The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Monday said it did not promise Nigerians restructuring which entailed redrawing the map of Nigeria across regions or other dismemberment considerations but restructuring of…
Boko Haram commanders surrender as Troops round up 700 members
Over 700 members of the Boko Haram terrorists group on Monday surrendered to troops of 26 Task Force Brigade, Nigerian Army, Operation LAFIYA DOLE. This followed intense bombardment of their…