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Australian Cartoonist Under Fire Over Controversial Sketch Of Serena
An Australian cartoonist faced withering criticism on Tuesday for portraying tennis superstar Serena Williams using — what Harry Potter author JK Rowling described as — “racist and sexist tropes”. Mark
‘Women Are Being Forced To Sell Their Kidneys In Sri Lanka’
Sri Lankan war widows and women in former conflict zones are being forced to sell their kidneys to pay loan sharks, a UN expert said Tuesday, urging government intervention. Juan
Orlu Zone Senate: Okorocha Declares to run, says he needs no Posters, Campaign to Win.
-AS ORLU ZONE POLITICAL LEADERS STORM GOVERNMENT HOUSE TO URGE HIM TO RUN The Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has officially announced his intention to contest the 2019 election
Trump Calls On Apple To Move Production From China To US
US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Apple to make its products in the US instead of China to avoid suffering the consequences of his trade war with Beijing.
BREAKING: Naomi Osaka Defeats Serena Williams To Win US Open
History is made as Naomi Osaka of Japan won US Open after defeating Serena Williams of the United States. Osaka became the first Japanese woman to win a Grand Slam title
14 Million New Voters Registered In 16 Months –INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has registered a total of 14 million new voters across the country. They were registered within 16 months under the continuous voter
Illegal Migrants in Spain to enjoy Free Healthcare
Spain’s parliament approved Thursday a draft law tabled by the country’s new Socialist government which restores free healthcare for undocumented migrants, a right removed in 2012 by the former conservative
PDP appoints Saraki to Head Osun 85-member Campaign Committee
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to head the party’s 85-member campaign committee for the Osun State governorship election, and vowed not to
President Buhari Delines Assent to Electoral Act(Amendment) Bill
President Muhammadu Buhari has declined assent to the Electoral Act(Amendment) Bill, 2018, transmitted to him by the National Assembly. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters
Nigeria, China to Sign $60 billion agreement to finance Africa’s development –FG
The Presidency says Nigeria will sign more agreements with China in the next couple of days as the 7th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is underway in Beijing. The Special
NASS adopts N143billion for funding of 2019 general elections
A budget of N143billion for the funding of the 2019 general elections is adopted by the Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on the Independent National
Various ways to Get Rid of Stubborn Pimples and Acne
Instead of spending a fortune on treating your pimples and acne, you can simple adopt a number of cheap and effective home remedies to have your face glowing. Aspirin The
Embrace Comedy to Get-Going in Nigeria –Julius Agwu advises
A promising comedian Julius Agwu has advised and called on Nigerian to embrace comedy in face of economic and security challenges bedeviling the nation. Mr Juliusn in an interview with
British PM, Theresa May to Visit Nigeria for the first time
The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, will this week visit to Nigeria for the first time, as part of efforts aimed at boosting post-Brexit trade ties. May, joined by several
How Federal Poly Nekede rewarded me with Pains, tears after Graduation, seized my Result, stopped my NYSC —Ms Kalu Ndukwe Cries
By ThankGod Emeh, Owerri. It is always joyful and the desire of every Nigerian student to successfully graduate from one academic level to another, especially from tertiary institutions and embarking
Background is no barrier to a Child’s Future — Rochas Okorocha
He said, “Here, we try to make these children believe that their background will not stop them from becoming what they want to be. So we train them to walk with pride and tall because their future is secured. Here we transform them to be leaders that can believe in themselves”.
EPL: Why Chelsea Defeated Arsenal –Sarri boasts
Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri has explained why his side defeated Arsenal 3-2 in the Premier League fixture played on Saturday evening. Goals from Pedro, Morata and Alonso ensured that the
Former UN 🌐 Chief, Kofi Annan Dies at 80
Kofi Annan, the former UN secretary-general who won the Nobel Peace Prize for humanitarian work, has died aged 80, international diplomats say. He “passed away peacefully on Saturday after a
Vote Buying: The killer Disease in Nigeria Electoral system –INEC Chairman
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood YakubuE Yakubu stated this on Thursday at the presentation of certificates to 21 out of the 23 newly registered
National Security: NEC Approves Decentralisation Of Police
The council backed the plan on Thursday during its meeting, which was chaired by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. National Security Adviser Babagana Monguno told journalists after
Aruna Quadri Wins 2018 Nigeria Open
With an overwhelming support by the home fans, Aruna Quadri defeated Frenchman Antoine Hachard 4-2 to win the elusive title. Hachard won the first game 13-11, the Nigerian responded with
Gunmen kill Four Policemen in Kaduna
Suspected gunmen have killed four policemen at Jankasa Community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victims who were from the Inspector General Police (IGP) Rapid Response Team
Imo Govt Declares 2-day Public Holidays for Registration, Collection of PVCs
Imo government has declared Wednesday, August 15 and Thursday, August 16, 2018 as Public Holidays in the state to enable Imolites to go and register or collect their Permanent Voters
Coalition Dead in Imo, Buhari, APC still in Charge —Okorocha
The governor Challenged Imo Politicians like Senator Hope Uzodinma, Ifeanyi Araraume, Osita Izunaso and others to float a Party if they have what it takes or do what he did in 2011 or in 2015, explaining that they are too unpopular that they would always want to be in every ruling Party, adding that the Coalition issue in the State has come to an end.
It’s a Crime for me to Support Atiku for Presidency — says Obasanjo
“If I support Atiku for anything, God will not forgive me. If I do not know, yes. But once I know, Atiku can never enjoy my support,” he added.
