Prostitutes and pornographers get maternity leaves, pensions
Prostitutes and pornographers are among those to enjoy maternity leaves and pensions henceforth in Belgium. They can now enjoy government supports, too. In a landmark decision, the country has granted…
Pastor disarms burglar with axe inside church
Pastor disarms a burglar as he tries to steal from the church wielding an axe. The thief met what he never bargained for, when he encountered the martial arts skilled…
‘I didn’t know Gowon saved me from Abacha’
Should former President Olusegun Obasanjo write a new book, it probably will be entitled: “How Gowon saved me from Abacha.” Obasanjo is full of gratitude to his former boss, General…
Ride-hailing in Uyo: A growing need as Christmas approaches
With the challenging economic situation in Nigeria making transportation more difficult, many residents and tourists in Uyo are turning to ride-hailing services. But they seek a secure and reliable option……
700 grammes of cocaine found in bizman’s tummy
NDLEA says it arrested a Nigerian businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) for trafficking 700 grammes of cocaine. Sylva, 59, returned to Nigeria on November 29,…
125th Anniversary: Las Palmas ruins Barcelona’s fun with 2-1 win
Barcelona’s 125th anniversary celebrations were supposed to be a day of glory, but Las Palmas had other plans. In a shocking turn of events, the La Liga underdogs triumphed 2-1…
How Gowon saved Obasanjo’s life from Abacha
Against all odds, Gowon’s intervention worked. Shortly after…things began to change. The execution was delayed and that was how Gowon saved Obasanjo’s life. In the turbulent political climate of 1995,…
Okpebholo’s free bus to Port Harcourt Refinery
Monday Okpebholo’s free bus came like a flash. He gave with one hand, one second, and took it the next, with the other hand. It was a perfect art of…
Why Okonjo-Iweala gets reappointed as WTO Director-General
Experts reflect on why Okonjo-Iweala gets reappointed as WTO DG, despite uncertainties and growing tension from the United States. Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed for a second term as…
N1bn bail for 109 foreign cybercrime suspects
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to 109 foreign nationals accused of cybercrime. The suspects face serious charges for allegedly defrauding Nigerians through fraudulent online gambling platforms.…