Friday, 15 December 2017

Glo, Airtel, three others bid to take over 9mobile

Glo, Airtel, three others bid to take over 9mobile

Five firms are bidding to acquire troubled telecom firm 9Mobile (formerly Etisalat), The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said yesterday.

Kenyan Lawmaker Surprises Her Husband Of 5 Years, With A N52Million Prado For Christmas

Photos: Kenyan Lawmaker Surprises Her Husband Of 5 Years, With A N52Million Prado For Christmas

Kenyan lawmaker surprises her husband of 5 years, Murega Baichu, with a N52m Prado for Christmas

Hoodlums attack, burn down Aba Police station

Hoodlums attack, burn down Aba Police station


Hoodlums who were suspected to be armed robbers and drug dealers on Tuesday at about 8pm attacked and burnt down a police post at Ahiaukwu Olokoro, in the Umuahia South local Government Area.

Buhari returns back from Paris

Buhari back from Paris

Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday returned to Abuja after participating at the “One Planet” summit in Paris, France.

14-Year-old Nigerian Boy Creates “Blue Wind” Fans That Work With Rechargeable Batteries

Photos: 14-Year-old Nigerian Boy Creates “Blue Wind” Fans That Work With Rechargeable Batteries

Currently in Africa, some young people have really understood the importance of participating strongly in advancing the continent. UkomaMichael, a young Nigerian who lives in imo state (a territory of southern Nigeria), then only 14 years old, has designed very practical fans.

President Buhari and Yemi Osinbajo poster pictures emerge in Abuja

President Buhari and Yemi Osinbajo poster pictures emerge in Abuja


Posters of President Buhari and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo have both hit the major streets of Abuja for reelection in 2019.

Parties now 67 as INEC registers 21 associations

Parties now 67 as INEC registers 21 associations


Nigeria now has 67 political parties. This followed  yesterday’s registration of 21 parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Eyewitness Narrates How Man who kidnapped 2yr old Girl In Lagos Was Beaten & Set Ablaze But Refused To Die

Eyewitness Narrates How Man who kidnapped 2yr old Girl In Lagos Was Beaten & Set Ablaze But Refused To Die (Photos)

A suspected kidnapper was nabbed yesterday in Mushin, Lagos after he allegedly abducted a 2-year-old girl.

Man r*pes, strangles Corps member to death

Man r*pes, strangles Corps member to death


A 29-year-old driving instructor, Festus Udo, has been arrested by police in Ogun for allegedly defiling and strangling a female youth corps member.

Osinbajo, Gowon, Shonekan, others grace Villa Christmas Concert

Osinbajo, Gowon, Shonekan, others grace Villa Christmas Concert


Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Head of State Yakubu Gowon and ex Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan, were among dignitaries who graced the 2017 Christmas Praise Concert on Thursday in Abuja.

Fuel scarcity will end in 48 hours – Ibe Kaichukwu

Fuel scarcity will end in 48 hours – Ibe Kaichukwu



The National Economic Council consisting of state governors has received an assurance from the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kaichukwu that the fuel scarcity being witnessed in parts of the country will end within 48 hours.


20 Doctors Separate Conjoined Twins After 12 Hours Surgery

Photos: 20 Doctors Separate Conjoined Twins After 12 Hours Surgery

A successful surgery carried out by 20 doctors in India, has seen the separation of conjoined twin boys Love and Prince Zalte, from Mumbai, born in September 19 and joined from the lower part of the chest and shared a liver, intestine, bladder and pelvis.