Willie Obiano: Anambra State Embarks on N8.5bn Housing Units Project
[AUTHORITY ] AWKA – The Government of Anambra State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the building of 300 housing units valued at N8.4 Read more
Month: June 2016
Court Strikes Out Suit Challenging Buhari’s School Certificate
[Channels Television] The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out a suit challenging the veracity of the academic credentials of the President. At Read more
Renowned Nigerian author Elechi Amadi, famous for ‘The concubine’ dies at 82
[BBC Africa] Renowned Nigerian author Elechi Amadi has died of an undisclosed illness at the age of 82. He was most famous for The Concubine, Read more
Istanbul Airport Attackers Identified: ‘Russian, Uzbek and Kyrgyz’- AP
ISTANBUL (AP) — The three suicide bombers who attacked Istanbul airport were a Russian, an Uzbek and a Kyrgyz, a senior Turkish official said Thursday, Read more
Brexit: Singapore bank suspends London property loans amidst uncertainties
(Channel News Asia) SINGAPORE: United Overseas Bank (UOB), Singapore’s third-largest lender, has suspended its loans programme for London properties in the wake of uncertainties caused Read more
Istanbul Airport Attack: 36 dead, 147 Injured in Suspected ISIS Terror Attack
[Istanbul – Reuters] Three suicide bombers opened fire then blew themselves up in Istanbul’s main international airport on Tuesday, killing 36 people and wounding close to Read more
Nigerian Senate began discussion on re-structuring Nigeria, Federalism
[Channels Television ] The Nigerian Senate on Friday began a two-day retreat to address controversial areas in the nation’s constitution. At the retreat holding in south Read more
Taylor Swift calls Kim Kardashian a liar, says ‘just leave me alone’
New York (CNN)Taylor Swift is firing back at Kim Kardashian. The Grammy-winner has taken issue with Kardashian’s bombshell interview in the July issue of “GQ,” Read more
Iraqi forces retake most of Fallujah from IS militants – AP
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi special forces swept into Fallujah on Friday, recapturing most of the city as the Islamic State group’s grip crumbled after weeks Read more
Man charged for the killing of British Member of Parliament, Jo Cox
[BBC] A man has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting of Labour MP Jo Cox. West Yorkshire Police said Thomas Mair, 52, Read more
Putin says Russia will work with any US president
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — After two days of meetings with top European officials and international executives, Russian President Vladimir Putin sounded reconciliatory in a Read more
Buhari urges Judiciary and Legislature to support reformation of the maritime industry – Amaechi
ABUJA (FMT’s REPORT) – Federal Government has called on the Judiciary and the Legislature to lend their support to the reformation of the maritime industry for Read more
Niger Delta Avengers accept to dialogue with FG under conducive environment
[9News Nigeria] In a statement issued Monday, 13th June 2016, the Niger Delta Avengers militant group has given conditions under which they can contemplate on Read more
Oscar Pistorius depressed and unable to testify in mitigation of sentence – Psychologist
[SABC South Africa] Murder convict Oscar Pistorius will not be able to handle testifying in mitigation of sentence in the High Court in Pretoria. This Read more
Homemade Explosive Injures Four in Shanghai International Airport,China
Beijing (CNN)Four passengers were wounded after a man hurled an explosive device at a check-in counter at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport on Sunday afternoon, before Read more
The world watched as Ali’s goodbye created memorable moments – AP
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — As Muhammad Ali’s youngest son rode in his father’s funeral procession through the streets of the city he adored, he noticed Read more
Amnesty Accuses Nigerian Army Of Killing At Least 17 Unarmed Biafra Protesters
[Channels Television.] Rights group, Amnesty International says that Nigeria’s army in May killed at least 17 unarmed members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Read more
Bakassi Militants Ask FG to Listen to the Agitations of the Niger Delta Avengers
[Channels Television] A group of militants in Akwa-Cross Region under the umbrella of Bakassi Strike Force, have condemned in totality the activities of the Niger Read more
Explosion Rocks Oil Pipeline In Warri, Nigeria’s Niger Delta
[Channels Television] An explosion has rocked a pipeline operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) at Sanomi Creek, in the Ogidigben area of Warri Read more
Attacks on ‘Albinos’ on increase in Malawi – Victims cry out
LILONGWE, Malawi (AP) — She is haunted daily by the image of the decapitated head of her 9-year-old son. Police asked Edna Cedrick to identify Read more
Kenyans Killed in Opposition Protest against Electoral Commission – AP
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Police killed two people in the western Kenyan town of Kisumu on Monday during protests calling for the disbandment of the Read more
New DNA technology has confirmed Aboriginal Australians as the continent’s first people
(9News Australia) New DNA technology has confirmed Aboriginal Australians as the continent’s first people – rebuking findings by a 2001 paper on remains found near Read more
Hillary Clinton, the First Woman Presidential Candidate of America’s Major Party
(CNN) Hillary Clinton clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Monday, according to CNN’s delegate and superdelegate count, and will become the first woman in the 240-year history Read more
Hillary Clinton ‘secures Democratic Presidential nomination’ – AP
Hillary Clinton has clinched the Democratic nomination for US president after reaching the required number of delegates, an AP tally suggests. The count puts Mrs Read more
Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Advises on how Nigeria can Move Forward
[Channel Television] Nigeria’s former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Monday stressed the need for peace, freedom and unity for Nigeria to further develop and Read more
A Frenchman Detained for Planning Mass Attacks during the Euro 2016 Football Tournament
[BBC] A Frenchman detained last month with a large cache of arms was planning mass attacks during the Euro 2016 football tournament, which starts on Read more
Nigerian Government Engages Niger Delta Leaders To Address Niger Delta Avengers
[Channels Television] Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, says the government is engaging leaders and people of the Niger Delta to address the spate of Read more
Hillary Clinton very close to Victory yet Bernie Sanders is Relentless
Los Angeles (CNN) Hillary Clinton is on the cusp of declaring victory as the Democratic nominee after a long and protracted battle with Bernie Sanders. Read more
5 Arrested for Kidney Harvesting and Smuggling
New Delhi (CNN) Police in New Delhi have made a number of arrests in connection with a suspected organ harvesting scheme operating out of one Read more
Nigerian Government Finally Releases Interim Report On Loot Recoveries
[Channels Television] The Federal Government has finally released the interim report on funds and assets recovered from individuals who looted the nation’s treasury. According to Read more