North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is gravely-ill after undergoing heart surgery, it has been claimed. CNN reported that the 36-year-old leader’s condition is being monitored by US intelligence officials, who were reportedly told that Kim was ‘in grave danger’…
*Fire service chief cautions Lagosians (Nation) *Accountant connives with businesswoman to defraud employer (Punch)
Fire service chief cautions Lagosians (Nation) The Lagos State Fire Service on Tuesday cautioned Lagosians to be careful in handling things that could ignite fire. Acting Head of Lagos State Fire Service Mrs. Margaret Adeseye said 70 per cent…
*Ikoyi prison rot: Aregbesola commends undercover investigation (Nation) *Alleged N1.4bn fraud: Court further adjourns NBA President’s trial (Punch)
Ikoyi prison rot: Aregbesola commends undercover investigation (Nation) The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has commended one of Nigeria’s foremost investigative journalists, Fisayo Soyombo and the publisher of The Cable Newspaper, Simon Kolawole for their undercover investigation at the…
North Korea plays South Korea in empty stadium for World Cup qualifier (TMZ)
North Korea faced off with South Korea in a historic soccer World Cup qualifier … but nobody saw it — ’cause North Korea didn’t allow fans in the stadium OR a TV broadcast. The meeting between the two teams on…
‘Grave moment’ as North Korea tests missile fired from sea (BBC)
North Korea has confirmed it test-fired a new type of a ballistic missile, a significant escalation from the short-range tests it has conducted since May. The missile – which was able to carry a nuclear weapon – was the North’s…
*Seven pregnant girls escape from Lagos baby factory (Punch)*Lagos closes Costain bridge, roundabout, issues travel advisory (Nation)
Seven pregnant girls escape from Lagos baby factory (Punch) Barely two weeks after 19 pregnant girls were rescued from a baby factory in Lagos State, another set of pregnant girls has been found by policemen attached to the Isolo Police…
Typhoon Lingling: Powerful typhoon passes over North Korea (BBC)
A powerful typhoon has passed over the Korean peninsula, causing disruption across South Korea and raising fears of crop damage in North Korea. Typhoon Lingling killed three people in South Korea, forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights and left…
North Korean leader berates officials over typhoon prep (Guardian)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has berated officials for their “easygoing” attitude to the approach of Typhoon Lingling, state media reported. The powerful storm is expected to make landfall in the North on Saturday afternoon after passing off the…
North Korea rejects peace talks with South Korea (BBC)
North Korea has rejected any further talks with South Korea, calling its decision “completely the fault of South Korea’s actions”. It issued a statement in response to a speech by South Korea President Moon Jae-in on Thursday. Meanwhile, early on…
North Korea fires more missiles as South begins joint drill with US (BBC)
North Korea has fired two unidentified missiles, its fourth such launch in less than two weeks, South Korea’s military has said. They were fired from South Hwanghae province across the peninsula into the sea to the east, a statement said.…