Pope’s health improving as hopes of leaving hospital rise
Pope Francis spent a peaceful second night in hospital for treatment of bronchitis, a Vatican source said Friday, as a senior cardinal said the 86-year-old could be discharged as soon as Saturday. Doctors late Thursday reported a “marked improvement” in the condition of the pontiff, who was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Wednesday, and […]
US prepares for likely arrest of Trump
America readied itself Monday ahead of the possible historic indictment of Donald Trump over a hush-money case, with the former president calling for mass demonstrations if he is charged. Trump supporters were scheduled to protest in New York later Monday as Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg weighs charging the ex-president over a payment to porn […]
Nigerian man caught smuggling 83,000 cigarettes into UK
The United Kingdom authorities have arrested a Nigerian national trying to smuggle more than 83,000 cigarettes into Newcastle International Airport.
Ex-Australian soldier arrested for alleged war crime in Afghanistan
A former Australian soldier has become the first serving serviceman or veteran indicted with the war crime of murder for allegedly killing a civilian when deployed to Afghanistan.
Gamboru Market Fire: Zulum rewards 149 firemen with N14.9m
Gamboru Market Fire: Zulum rewards 149 firemen with N14.9m
Intra-community fight: Many injured, shops, vehicles destroyed in Lagos
Pandemonium broke out, yesterday, at Omonile, Abule-Ado community in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State, after thugs launched an attack on residents of the area, leaving many of them injured.
UK-based Nigerian raises alarm over abduction of 2-year-old son by husband
A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Mr. Aitua Obade, has been arrested by security operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos State, weekend.
Rising cost of pure-water: Average families return to borehole water
The adoption of a long-forgotten lifestyle has become the order of the day for most Nigerians, who are trying to survive the hardship imposed by the present economy.
Guber: One shot dead in Awe LGA collation centre in Nasarawa
A protest by the angry Youths said to be protesting the delay in the announcement of results held on Saturday has led to the death of one person in the area.
Photos: NDLEA seizes 1.2m pills of tramadol, Heroin consignment at Lagos airport
“When a search was conducted on him, it was discovered that one of his two bags has a false bottom concealment.”
Switzerland’s UBS in talks to acquire troubled Credit Suisse
Switzerland’s biggest bank, the United Bank of Switzerland, is in advanced talks to buy all or part of the shares of its distressed rival Credit Suisse.
