Fire destroys GSM market in Kano a second time
[PUNCH] Fire has razed down no fewer than 44 shops at the popular Farm Centre GSM market in Kano metropolis on Friday. Eyewitness and one Read more
Month: July 2016
Watch this: Big Brother contestant’s spectacular wardrobe malfunction
A CONTESTANT on British Big Brother gave viewers more than they’d bargained for when her skin-tight denim dress gave way on live television this week. Read more
Brazil reviews security measures ahead of Rio Olympics
[BBC] The Brazilian government has met to reassess security measures ahead of next month’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The review follows the attack Read more
Coup Attempt in Turkey foiled, plotters arrested
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the nation Saturday that his government was working to crush a coup attempt after a Read more
Diamond Bank and FCMB robbed in Festac
Two commercial banks, Diamond Bank and FCMB, along 4th Avenue in Festac, Lagos were reported to have been besieged by army robbers earlier today, July Read more
Buharimeter: Northernisation policy in key federal appointments, a cause for worry
By Ayo Olukotun -[ Punch Newspaper] Buharimeter” is essentially an online monitoring device, created by the Centre for Democracy and Development, to track the implementation Read more
David Beckham helping Gordon Ramsay recover from crippling injury
Football icon David Beckham is reportedly lending his celebrity chef pal Gordon Ramsay a helping hand as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles tendon. The Read more
Former Malaysian Prime Minister, Mahathir forms a new political party
PUTRAJAYA, July 14 — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad confirmed today that he will be a founding member of a new political Read more
Beauty Queen, Ogenna Ekwubiri wins 2016 Miss Tourism Nigeria
The much coveted Miss Tourism Nigeria 2016 finally came to an end after Miss Abia, in the person of Ogenna Ekwubiri won the heated contest and Read more
Reps to probe FG’s bailout funds to states
Abuja (NAN) The House of Representatives on Thursday, resolved to probe issues surrounding bailout funds given to states by the Federal Government. It said that Read more
SINGAPORE BANK ROBBERY: Suspected Canadian man arrested in Thailand
[Strait Times] BANGKOK/SINGAPORE – The Standard Chartered Bank robbery suspect currently detained in Bangkok was found with a notebook detailing plans for him to escape Read more
Italian sports agent Federico Rosa charged with doping in Kenya
[BBC Africa] Italian sports agent Federico Rosa, who managed disgraced former Kenyan Olympic athlete Rita Jeptoo, has been charged in Kenya with doping offences. Mr Read more
MH370 relatives’ anger at ‘ignored’ debris
[BBC] Families of passengers from missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 have told the BBC that Malaysian authorities seem to be ignoring possible new evidence. Two trips Read more
Australia PM, Malcolm Turnbull donated A$1m to own campaign
[9News Australia] Malcolm Turnbull reportedly donated $1 million from his own pocket to the Liberal Party during the federal election. The Australian reports unnamed sources Read more
France Attack: Truck ‘terrorist’ kills 80 in Nice Bastille Day crowd
NICE, France (AP) — A truck loaded with weapons and hand grenades drove onto a sidewalk for more than a mile, plowing through Bastille Day Read more
Breaking: Trump picks Indiana Governor Pence for running mate
[AP] Republican Donald Trump chose Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate on Thursday, U.S. media reported, a move that will put Read more
Buhari directs service chiefs to intensify measures in tackling insecurity
Gusau, (NAN) President Muhammad Buhari has directed service chiefs and entire leadership of the nation’s Armed Forces to intensify and perfect current strategies and techniques Read more
Wole Soyinka at 82 : 9 remarkable milestones of the Nobel laureate
Born in the ancient city of Abeokuta, Ogun State on July 13, 1934, Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka clocks 82 today (Wednesday, July 13, 2016) with Read more
Female preacher’s murder barbaric – CAN
[Authority] The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), FCT Chapter, Rev Israel Akanji has condemned the murder of Mrs Eunice Olawale and described it as Read more
Buhari appoints BBOG Co-founder new managing director, NPA
[Authority] BREAKING: Buhari appoints BBOG Co-founder, Mrs. Hadiza Bala Usman new managing director, NPA. Mr. President has appointed Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman as the Managing Director Read more
Nigeria Football Federation to receive $1.25m annually from FIFA
[Authority] The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is guaranteed more funding by the World football governing body, FIFA following an increment in financial support from Zuich. Read more
Sanders backs Clinton – but will his supporters?
[BBC] It’s been almost a month since the last Democrats headed to the polls to vote for their party’s nominee and even longer since the Read more
Niger Delta group commends NDDC for tackling wastage
Port Harcourt (NAN) The Niger Delta People’s Movement (NDPM) on Wednesday commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for tackling wastage in the commission. Mrs Read more
Reps urge FG to halt planned 100% electricity tariff increase
Abuja, July 13, 2016 (NAN) The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to halt any plan to increase electricity tariff by 100 Read more
DIVIDED AMERICA: Bridging the gap between police and the policed
NEW YORK (AP) — On an unusually cool night for summer, Mike Perry and his crew thread the sidewalks running through the Stapleton Houses, tracked Read more
Zimbabwe pastor Evan Mawarire calls for more protests
[BBC Africa] A Zimbabwean pastor who was briefly detained after organising a nationwide strike last week has called on people to keep protesting. Evan Mawarire Read more
Islamic State confirms key commander Omar Shishani dead
[BBC] A news agency linked to so-called Islamic State has confirmed the death of key leader Omar Shishani, who the US said it killed in Read more
Controversial London Mayor, Boris Johnson named as British Foreign Secretary
Boris Johnson, Britain’s most colorful politician with a long record of gaffes and scandals, was appointed as foreign secretary on Wednesday in a surprise move Read more
Security situation has improved, says President Buhari
[NAN] Wanke (Zamfara), July 13, 2016 (NAN) President Muhammadu Buhari has said that security situation has improved in the country since he took over the Read more
Naira dips further against dollar
[The Punch] Lagos – The Naira on Wednesday dipped further against the dollar at the parallel market . It lost 4 points to exchange at N357 Read more