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A snake charmer escaped death by the whiskers during a live show in Uttar Pradesh, India, after a deadly python coiled around his neck and almost strangled him. At first,… Continue reading "Snake charmer escapes python’s fury during live show"
The Nigerian government has confirmed the released of some of the girls abducted by Boko Haram militants from a secondary school in Dapchi, Yobe State. The government said only 76… Continue reading "Not all Dapchi girls freed by abductors"
The Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru, on Saturday assured Nigerians that the era of fuel scarcity is gone for good. Receiving the Man… Continue reading "Era of fuel scarcity gone: Maikanti Baru"
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe says the country will hold its first presidential and parliamentary elections in July after the long ruler of former president Robert Mugabe. He made the… Continue reading "Zimbabwe to hold election in July – Mnangagwa"
The police have strongly denied that President Muhammadu Buhari queried the Inspector-General Ibrahim Idris, following revelations that the police chief ignored a presidential directive to move to Benue State. The police… Continue reading "Benue: Police deny Inspector-General Idris was queried by Buhari"
Despite Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) effort to promote financial inclusion, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) banking industry statistics shows that the number of customers using financial services reduced… Continue reading "Bank customers reduce across Nigeria on the heels of BVN implementation, anti-corruption war"
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to the UN Security Council and its members urging them to: “Urgently hold a special session on Nigeria and… Continue reading "‘Declare herders attacks as terrorist acts,’ SERAP urges UN Security Council"
A human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, on Sunday criticised the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), for rejecting a Freedom of Information request on its operations and finances. The lawyer also… Continue reading "Falana Criticises NNPC For Failing To Reveal Financial Information"
Vladimir Putin won Russia’s presidential election on Sunday with almost 74 percent of the vote, according to an official exit poll, with the opposition reporting ballot stuffing and other cases… Continue reading "Putin Elected To Fourth Term As Russian President"
The Nigerian Army on Sunday said 12 herdsmen have been arrested in Benue State. The suspects were arrested by troops of 707 Special Forces Brigade presently taking part in the… Continue reading "Exercise Cat Race: Troops Arrest 12 Herdsmen In Benue"