Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut
Nigeria’s consumer protection watchdog has ordered the closure of a Chinese-owned supermarket in Abuja following allegations of racial discrimination. The authorities claim the supermarket exclusively permits individuals of Chinese descent to enter, sparking outrage among Nigerian citizens. The Federal Competition…
Aviation fuel: Domestic airlines set to cut airfares
There are strong indications that domestic airlines operators may reduce ticket prices for passengers due to the imminent supply of aviation fuel, otherwise known as Jet A1, by Dangote Refinery. Considering that there had been sustained increase in the price…
Camilla, William and Kate receive royal honours
Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales have all received historic royal honours, Buckingham Palace has announced. Prince William becomes Great Master of the Order of the Bath. Catherine is now a Companion of Honour, which recognises achievement…
I want to appear in court but I’m afraid of arrest — Yahaya Bello
The embattled immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello said he was ready to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja to answer to the 19-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred against him….
Iran footballer suspended for embracing female fan
A goalkeeper with one of Iran’s top football clubs has been suspended after he embraced a woman supporter during a championship match, sports daily Khabar Varzeshi reported on Monday. Hossein Hosseini, 31, who plays for Tehran team Esteghlal, was suspended…
Rihanna rocks leather micro mini skirt and leopard print
Rihanna 36, stepped out in a perfectly mismatched ensemble on Saturday to celebrate one of Hollywood’s favourite days of the year, April 20, or 420 as it is more commonly known. 420 day has become an internationally recognised event celebrating…
Haiti: Health system near collapse as medicine dwindles
At hospitals and clinics across Port-au-Prince, life-saving medication and equipment is dwindling or altogether absent as brutal gangs tighten their grip on the capital and beyond. The gangs have blocked roads, forced the closure of the main international airport in…
Togo: Women candidates campaign
As Togo prepares for the legislative and regional elections on April 29, 2024, a significant number of women are in the electoral race, defying traditional norms and expectations. With 2,348 validated candidacies for the legislative elections and 113 seats up…
Onakoya admits grappling with food poisoning
Tunde Onakoya, the new Guinness World Record holder for the longest unbeaten chess marathon, has confirmed that he suffered food poisoning during his record-breaking chess marathon campaign, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Onakoya’s 58-hour quest to break the Guinness World record…
Lawyers storm Supreme Court for Yahaya Bello, hit EFCC
Lawyers storm Supreme Court for Yahaya Bello, hit EFCC No fewer than 500 legal practitioners on Monday stormed the Supreme Court to condemn what they described as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) “illegal” approach against former Kogi Governor,…