Botswana has become the latest country to decriminalise gay sex after rejecting sections of the penal code that impose up to seven years in prison. The country’s high court said
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A two-year-old boy who fell 38m (125ft) down an unused well in India has died after rescuers spent four days trying to reach him. Fatehveer Singh fell into the well
One person was killed as a helicopter crashed on the roof of a Manhattan skyscraper before bursting into flames. The chopper was said to be “flying erratically” before it crash
Coalition Against Corruption and Bad Governance (CACOBAG) has alleged that Is’haq Modibbo Kawu, Director-General of National Broadcasting Commission of issuing himself licences to operate broadcast stations in the country. Abba
Mrs Folashade Arike Ayoade is set to be replaced as the Secretary to the Kogi State Government, SSG. According to a government house source on Monday, the SSG needs to
The Kano Anti Corruption and Public Commission has insisted that its Investigation into alleged financial misappropriation by the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, would continue despite reports of
A 25-year-old woman and her step-son have been kidnapped by suspected herdsmen in Ondo State. The victims, who were identified as Mrs Olawumi Adeleye, 25, and her step-son, Destiny Paul,
Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has strongly opposed and rejected in totality planned move to create state and local government police in the country. The position of
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the nation’s security and law enforcement agencies are capable of safeguarding them and their property. He gave this assurance while responding to concerns
Kingsley Moghalu, the presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the 2019 elections, has identified the major cause of ‘failing’ poverty in the northern region of Nigeria. Speaking
A construction crane, apparently toppled by high winds, collapsed onto a five-storey apartment block in downtown Dallas, killing at least one person and injuring six others. Fire and rescue spokesman
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a condolence letter to the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, following the loss of his mother Alhaja Aishat Nma Zulkarnaini-Gambari. In
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, AYCF, has declared that Nigeria is not ready to operate a state policing system. Speaking with AREWA.NG, on Sunday, President-General of AYCF, Yerima Shettima, said
The Police Command in Enugu State says it has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a man in Agbani area of the state. The command’s Public
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, has said the bank, with some stakeholders, have identified smuggling and dumping as major challenges sabotaging the Nigerian economic policies.
The Action Democratic Party (ADP), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to develop a policy that would strengthen democratic institutions, economic restructuring, unity, peace and security in the country. Alhaji Yabagi
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) in Oyo State on Saturday said it rescued no fewer than twenty-eight victims of child trafficking between January and April this year. Assistant Comptroller, Anti
A Saudi teenager is waiting to find out whether he will be executed for participating in an anti-government protest as a child. Murtaja Qureiris is now 18 but some of
By Martha Kelner, sport correspondent England open their Women’s World Cup campaign against Scotland today in a tournament which is expected to be the biggest in history, with new audiences,
Imo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Gerald Irona, weekend visited Eziorsu community in Oguta Local Government Area of the state to commiserate with the families of those that lost their
