Unprecedented price slash as Konga Freedom Deals record huge success
Uncommon price slash has continued to highlight Konga Freedom Deals, an annual promo to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence which has recorded unprecedented patronage since it went live on Konga Online and…
Woman seeks divorce, tells court “my husband calls me barren”
A 40-year-old businesswoman, Temidayo Amosa, on Friday dragged husband, Omotosho, before an Igando Customary Court, for allegedly calling her a barren woman. Amosa told the court that she has been…
A no-deal Brexit may have ‘gravest of consequences’ for health – MP
Britain’s looming exit from the EU carries real risks that medicines and healthcare supplies will be delayed, the UK’s public spending watchdog said on Friday, and an influential lawmaker said…
Roma fan banned for life after racist abuse of Jesus
Roma have handed a lifetime ban to a supporter who racially abused Brazilian defender Juan Jesus on social media. The Serie A side tweeted an image of the messages –…
Pope urges Silicon Valley to ensure technological advances do not lead to new “barbarism”
Pope Francis urged Silicon Valley giants on Friday to make sure technological advances such as artificial intelligence do not lead to a new “form of barbarism” where the law of…
TUC urges FG to urgently conclude discussion on new minimum wage
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to urgently conclude discussion on the new minimum wage and commence implementation across board. The TUC Chairman, Lagos…
Reps divided over de-registration of political parties
There was division among members of the House of Representatives over a bill seeking to urge the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister political parties in the country. Those…
Court orders 2 friends be remanded for allegedly kidnapping a 19-year-old woman
An Iyaganku Customary Court sitting in Ibadan on Friday ordered that two friends, who allegedly kidnapped a 19-year-old woman, be remanded in a correctional centre, pending legal advice. The police…
To solve its power distribution problems, Africa needs to modernise, decentralise its grid
By Anastasia WALSH, International Energy Consultant in Johannesburg Electrification is an on-going and foundational investment, and a necessary one to realize all modern-day development objectives. Despite bullish policies, the…
U.S plans to resettle only 18,000 refugees in its 2020 fiscal year
The Trump administration says it plans to allow only 18,000 refugees to resettle in the United States in the 2020 fiscal year, the lowest number in the history of the…