How EFCC officials allegedly tortured Lagos clubgoers, forced out naked couple (Punch) Customers and workers at the Lakers Lounge Hotel and Bar, Ikorodu, Lagos State, have accused officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of subjecting them to torture…
In modest breakthrough, US senators announce outline of gun control deal
US Senate bargainers announced a bipartisan framework Sunday responding to last month’s mass shootings in the country, a modest breakthrough offering measured gun curbs and bolstered efforts to improve school safety and mental health programs. The proposal falls far short…
Full text of President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech on the occasion of Democracy Day 12th June 2022
Fellow Nigerians, Today, June The 12th, marks another Democracy Day anniversary and an occasion to celebrate freedom and unity of our Nation. 2. From 1999, we consistently celebrated Democracy Day to mark the end of…
*Burna Boy flees, Police escorts arrested for shooting fun-seekers at nightclub (Leadership)*Speed up probe into family of five’s death, relatives tell police (Punch)
Burna Boy flees, Police escorts arrested for shooting fun-seekers at nightclub (Leadership) Five police escorts attached to top music artiste, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, have been arrested for attempted murder after they shot two fun-seekers, Irebami Lawrence…
Goodbye Golden Arches: rebranded McDonald’s to reopen in Russia
Sunday marks a new dawn for Russia’s fast-food lovers as former McDonald’s Corp restaurants reopen under new branding and ownership, more than three decades after the arrival of the hugely popular Western fast food chain. The relaunch will begin on…
Russia, China unveil first road bridge
Russia and China on Friday unveiled the first road bridge between the two countries as Moscow pivots to Asia amid its confrontation with the West over Ukraine. The kilometer-long bridge over the Amur River links the far eastern Russian city…
Man builds mini cinema with promo posters and concession stand – for squirrels
A bunch of wild squirrels have been given the life of luxury, thanks to one lover of the furry animals. Jason Lenzi has created a mini cinema for wild squirrels in the area – complete with handmade promotional posters, a…
Billy Bingham: Former Northern Ireland manager dies at the age of 90
Billy Bingham, the most successful manager of Northern Ireland’s football team, has died at the age of 90. The former Northern Ireland manager was diagnosed with dementia in 2006 and he died peacefully in a nursing home in Southport on…
“In The Footsteps of Mamani Abdoulaye” screens in Lagos today
June 12 is a special day in contemporary Nigerian history and to commemorate this year’s edition Screen Out Loud will feature In the Footsteps of Mamani Abdoulaye (2018) directed by Amina Abdoulaye Mamani (Niger Republic). To take place Sunday 12…
The future of the nation’s democracy is in your hands — Obi to Nigerians
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Former Governor Peter Obi, has reminded Nigerians that the future of the nation’s democracy remains in their resolve to hold unto and advance the very ideals on which a democratic nation is built.…