Xenophobia: Ramaphosa sends special delegation to Nigeria, seven other countries
President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa has sent out special envoys to deliver messages of solidarity to several Heads of State and Governments across Africa. The team, comprising former minister…
Religious body partners Delta State govt on skills acquisition for youths
The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) says it is partnering the Delta State government to organise Leadership and Entrepreneurial Skill Development Summit for youths in the State. The…
West African leaders pledge $1 billion to fight Islamist threat
West African leaders have pledged $1 billion to combat the spiraling threat of Islamist militancy in the region, the head of the regional ECOWAS bloc said on Saturday. Groups with…
Police probe complaint of organ weakness after handshake
The Police Command in Enugu State is investigating a complaint of alleged weakness of male genital organ by Mr Sunday Ebubechukwu, after a handshake with a suspect identified as Anayo….
EFCC arrests DG Sokoto Marshall over alleged diversion of N10m workers salaries
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Sokoto Zonal Office, says it has arrested Mr Abdullahi Sa’idu, the Director-General of Sokoto Marshall Agency, over alleged diversion of workers salaries to…
Former New Mexico Catholic priest gets 30 years for child sexual abuse
Arthur Perrault A former Roman Catholic priest who fled to Morocco before he was returned to the United States and convicted of sexually abusing an altar boy in New…
Congo police detain former health minister in Ebola probe
A former Congolese health minister was taken into custody on Saturday over alleged mismanagement of funds for the country’s response to the Ebola epidemic, police said. Oly Ilunga oversaw Democratic…
Police confirms killing of three suspected kidnappers in Kogi
Three suspected kidnappers have been shot dead in Kogi State during a shooting encounter with a combined team of soldiers, policemen and local hunters. The state police command’s Public Relations…
Be content with what you have – Robbery suspect advises youths
A 29-year-old Junior Secondary school dropout, Segun Samuel, arrested for allegedly robbing a motorist of N1,000 in the traffic has advised youths to be contented with whatever they have. The…
Mugabe’s passing is indeed sad, especially those who are leaders today – Osinbajo
Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe stood out as a leader because of his zeal, passion and selfless commitment to the emancipation of the people of Zimbabwe and the self realisation…