U.N. condemns Zimbabwe’s child marriages as girl dies after giving birth
Aug 8, 2021 The United Nations has condemned the practise of child marriage in Zimbabwe following the death of a 14-year-old girl after she gave birth at a church shrine,…
Cholera Outbreak: At least 60 killed in Katsina Communities
August 8, 2021 At least sixty persons have lost their lives across many communities in Katsina State following the outbreak of cholera in the state. The state Commissioner for Health,…
FG lists criteria for investors to access N250bn gas intervention fund, receives 27 applications
Aug. 8, 2021 The Federal Government says investors must meet seven criteria to access the N250 billion intervention fund for gas value chain businesses. Ms Brenda Attaga, Technical Adviser to…
NDLEA recovers 8,268kg of cocaine, heroin
Aug. 8, 2021 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) says it has seized more than 8,268 kilogrammes of assorted illicit drugs, including cocaine, heroin, tramadol, methamphetamine and skunk, among…
My joining PSG is a possibility – Messi, says ‘more clubs want me’
August 8, 2021 Former FC Barcelona captain Lionel Messi on Sunday confirmed he could join Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after his reluctant departure from the Spanish giants. The 34-year-old Argentina superstar…
Liverpool Diogo Jota takes sprinting tutorials from Nigerian-Portuguese star
August 8, 2021 Liverpool and Portuguese star, Diogo Jota, has been training with former sprinter Francis Obikwelu as he looks to get himself in peak physical condition ahead of the…
Edo goes moody as Captain Hosa dies of cancer
Moody faces of persons huddled in small groups define the ambience in Benin City, Edo State, with the announcement of the news of the death of business mogul, Captain Idahosa…
Marijuana smokers giving us hell; Gwagwalada market traders cry out
August 8, 2021 Traders at the Gwagwalada market in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, say they are in hell and at risk due to the high number of cannabis…
Please, ignore IPOB stay-at-home order- Abia Govt. begs residents
August 8, 2021 The Abia Government has asked residents of the state to disregard the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The government’s directive is contained in…
PSG not distracted by Messi rumour – Pochettino; relishes first match victory
August 8, 2021 Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Mauricio Pochettino insisted his players were not distracted by Lionel Messi rumours before Saturday’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Troyes. PSG commenced their Ligue…