A dog that recently fell overboard in the middle of Lake Michigan apparently swam over six miles back to shore and walked over 12 miles more to a campground where she was reunited with her family the following day.
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Lagos Sets To Prosecute Kidnappers Of Iba Monarch
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday commenced moves to charge the suspected kidnappers of the Oniba of Iba, Oba Goriola Oseni to court for criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, murder and armed robbery.
Nigeria’s First Electric Light Rail Ready For Operation (Photos)
The Calabar electric light rail is finally ready for inauguration. Built by Ponet TFZE, the train with a cruising speed of about 40 kilometres per hour, has 12 cars – 10 passenger and two equipment cars.
Photos: Jidenna arrives in Lagos
The Nigerian/American singer arrived Nigeria today. He is billed to perform at a show in Lagos on September 1st at Hard Rock Cafe...see more photos after the cut...
Nigeria and UK sign MoU for the return of looted assets
Federal Government of Nigeria and the British Government today Tuesday August 30th signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the modalities for the return of Nigerian looted assets. The move is a follow up to the agreement reached at the London anti-corruption summit in May.
I’m not Nigerian sports’ problem – Dalung
The Minister of Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung, on Tuesday replied those who have been calling for his sack after the nation’s poor outing at the 2016 Rio Olympics, saying he is not the problem of sports in Nigeria.
Nickel discovered in Kaduna, Ministry appeals to public
Abuja – The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has appealed to Nigerians to be patient and allow it to come up with detailed report on the discovery of Nickel in Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Mohammed Abbas in Abuja.
Veteran actor, Elder Maya down with liver disease
All appears not to be well with veteran Nollywood actor, Martins Njubuigbo, popularly known as Elder Maya. Reports have it that Elder Maya, who is arguably the longest surviving Nigerian actor, is down with a liver-related problem as the actor is down with a swollen leg, which causes him pain.
EU ban on Nigerian beans: FG inaugurates standing committee
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 26-member Standing Inter-Ministerial Technical Committee to address the rejection of Nigeria`s dry beans by the European Union. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, while performing the inauguration in Abuja on Tuesday, urged the committee members to work as a team to achieve the desired goal.
French mayor on burkini ban: Muslims must accept our way of life, if you don't want to live the way we do, don't come!
The Mayor of the French town of Riviera, Marc Etienne Lansade has told Muslim beach goers not to come to his town if they aren't prepared to accept their way of life by not wearing burkinis to beaches.
Funke Akindele got married on August 23rd. Read the official press statement
Star actress, Funke Akindele walked down the aisle on Tuesday, 23, August, with her beau, Abdulrasheed Bello in London, UK at a quiet wedding witnessed by immediate family members, the best man, maid of honour, and friends with strong ties.
Millionaire releases video of his ex-fiancee beating herself up after she accused him of attacking her
In an effort to rubbish claims of abuse made by an ex, a millionaire has released a video footage which shows the woman hitting herself in a rage.
India's Tourism minister advises female tourists: Don't wear skirts or short dresses for your own safety
India’s Tourism minister Mahesh Sharma has spared controversy in the Asian country as he said foreign women travelling to India should not wear short dresses or skirts and should not walk alone at night “for their own safety”,
He also said women should take photographs of plate number of the cars they boarded while in India.
Nine senior govt officials sacked after Dubai ruler holds impromptu office inspection
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum conducted an unannounced inspection of some government offices and found out that some top employees were absent. According to local media reports, the inspection was to send a message.
More photos of Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg in Lagos
He arrived Lagos today and would be here till tomorrow. This is his first visit to Sub-Saharan Africa. He is here among other things, to learn about the startup ecosystem in Nigeria. More photos after the cut...
Ethiopians Shave Heads to Mourn Fallen in Oromia, Amhara
As protests continued to engulf parts of Ethiopia’s Amhara and Oromia regions this month, citizens have been shaving their heads as a sign of solidarity with jailed opposition leaders.
'You are & always be the love of my life'- Husband mourns cheating wife killed in plane crash with her lover
A South African man, Manna Delport is devastated after his wife, Candice, 27, died in a plane crash on Saturday, August 27th, along with a man with whom she was having an affair.
Man kills huge snake that had been eating his chickens at his farm (photos)
The man shared the photos on Facebook and wrote 'This snake don kill my chicken finish for farm."
Kwara Uncovers 1,071 Illegal Employees As State Says It Loses N400m Monthly To Them
One thousand and seventy one illegal workers have been uncovered in the employment sector of the Kwara State government, it was learnt yesterday.
We Won't Probe Sanusi, Soludo Over Their Tenures As CBN Governors - Presidency
The Presidency on Monday refuted social media reports that the tenures of Lamido Sanusi and Charles Soludo, as Central Bank Governors, would soon be probed by the Federal Government.
Mother Shoves Crucifix Down Daughter's Throat Because She Thought She Was Possessed
A woman has killed her daughter by shoving a crucifix down her throat because she thought her daughter was possessed, police say.
Oprah Winfrey Shows Off Slimmer Frame In LBD
Oprah Winfrey showcased her shrinking 5ft7in figure on the red carpet of the Queen Sugar premiere in Burbank yesterday.
Obama To Discuss Human Rights Issues As He Meets Philippines President
Human rights concerns will be on the agenda when US President Barack Obama meets controversial Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte for the first time next week.
Landgrabber Bags 3 Months Imprisonment For Beating Up Site Worker
Ambode had warned them. A land grabber, popularly called Omo Onile, has bagged three months in prison for beating up a site worker for refusing to give him money.
Please Pay Siasia His Salary, Dalung Orders NFF
Youth and Sports Minister Barrister Solomon Dalung has charged the Nigeria Football Federation to pay the U-23 National team’s Coach Samson Siasia.
Arrest of the man who named his dog Buhari was a proactive step to avert bloodshed- Ogun police says
Ogun state police command has released a statement explaining why Chinakwe Joachim Iroko was arrested for naming his dog Buhari. According to the police, Chinakwe who lives in Ketere area in the state was arrested to avert unnecessary blood shed because his action of naming his dog Buhari
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife stroll hand-in-hand in Rome (photos)
Billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg took a night-time stroll of the Colosseum in Rome with his wife Priscilla after meeting the Pope earlier in the day. See more photos after the cut...
Photo: Man Stabs Neighbor To Death For Selling A Phone With Faulty Battery To Him
A young man has stabbed his neighbor on the chest for selling him a phone with a faulty battery.
Dramatic photos from the rescue of over 6,500 migrants in the Mediterranean Sea, 13 miles off Libya coasts
Around 6, 500 migrants were rescued on Monday morning, August 29th from more than 40 fishing boats by members of Proactiva Open Arms NGO, Doctors Without Borders, Italian Coast Guard personnel and several partner agencies about 13 miles north of Sabratha, Libya.
Photos of the Nigeria Army's "Operation Crocodile Smile" in the Niger Delta region
The Nigeria Army's "Operation Crocodile Smile" launched over the weekend has started full operations in the Niger Delta region. Armored tanks of the Army are pictured above on some streets in Delta state. The Army says part of the aims of the new operation is to provide adequate security for residents in the region as well as critical national economic assets in the region.
Terrifying moment a 4-year-old boy was thrown off a 27-foot bridge into a river
A Washington state mother stood by and watched while a man, possibly her boyfriend, threw her 4 year old son off a 27 foot railroad bridge into the Wynoochee River in Montesano.
Omotola's daughter Meraiah Ekeinde shares lovely photos
Meraiah is Omotola's second daughter. She shared the photo from their family vacation in the US..
Kim & Kanye Take Their Children For Dinner After VMAs
The Kardashian-Wests enjoyed a family dinner on Monday following their night at the MTV VMAs.
Kim and Kanye were spotted leaving their New York apartment with their kidsas they headed for a meal at Serendipity restaurant.
Herdsman Caught In Enugu With AK47 Rifle (Photo)
A suspect who identified himself as one Ibrahim Adamumale said to be about 20 years old has been nabbed in Affa Udi local Government Area of Enugu state for allegedly being in possession of a sophisticated gun suspected to be Ak 47 Riffle with 24 rounds of live ammunitions.
“Fulani Herdsmen Are Not Criminals” — Emir Of Ilorin
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has absolved Fulani herdsmen of responsibility for all the atrocities committed across the country, describing them as peaceful, lovable and honest in their dealings with other tribes.
Niger Delta Avengers writes open letter to President Buhari, alleges pre-determined genocide in the region
Niger Delta Avengers have written an open letter to President Buhari, accusing him of using the military through its new formation, Operation Crocodile Smile, to carry out pre-determined genocide in the Niger Delta region. The Nigerian Army last week launched the "Operation Crocodile Smile" which they say is just a training drill designed to prepare the Amphibious Division for a better mastery of the Niger Delta terrain.
Fiji's English Rugby coach who led them to first ever Olympic medal given three acres of land
44-year-old Englishman, Ben Ryan who led Fiji's Rugby team to Olympic glory in Rio and delivered the island nation's first ever medal has been rewarded with three acres of land, he has also been honoured with a traditional chief's name, Ratu Peni Raiyani Latianara. Fiji's gold medal, the first in the history of the small island nation, sent shockwaves around the country - catapulting Ryan to the level of national hero.
Monday, 29 August 2016
Solar Eclipse 2016 Guide: When, Where & How to See It
On Sept. 1, the moon will pass in front of the sun, creating a brilliant ring of sunlight visible from areas around the southern Indian Ocean.
Russian man volunteers for first human head transplant
While severing someone’s head and attaching it to another person’s body sounds like something straight out of a science fiction or horror movie, some real-life scientists say they are planning to do just that – as early as next year.
54 Nigerian Students Get Scholarship To China
Atleast 54 students of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, have been awarded scholarship to study in China.
Mechanic Working On A Car Crushed To Death By Truck In Onitsha
An auto technician was crushed to death yesterday in Onitsha area of Anambra state after a trailer driver failed break and lost control, rammed into him him while working. This sad incident happened along 3-3 road in Onitsha while the mechanic was at his workshop working on a car.
May his soul rest in peace.
Katsina Governor, Masari, Blasts Niger Delta Leaders, Says They Used Oil Money As ‘Pocket Money’
The Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, has said Niger Delta leaders must come clean on how they spent the oil money allocated to the region over the years.
Military Has No Power To Declare Civillians ‘Wanted’ – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana on Monday said the Nigerian military had no power to declare civillians ‘wanted’.