Monthly Archive: September 2017
Adam Ondra conquers ‘world’s hardest climb’ in Norway
It took four years of preparation and seven visits to Norway, but Czech rock climber Adam Ondra has finally completed what is thought to be the hardest climb in the world. The 24-year-old achieved...
Delta seals 12 companies over tax liabilities
The Delta Board of Internal Revenue (DBIR) on Friday sealed 12 companies, hotels and schools in Warri, over tax liabilities. According to Mr Joel Ogege, DBIR’s Director (Enforcement and Compliance), the companies were shut...
PDP has not learnt from past mistakes – Oduah
Sen. Stella Oduah has said it appeared the former ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was repeating the mistakes that led to its defeat in the 2015 elections. The senator representing Anambra North, who reacted...
Military denies invading Kanu’s home
Army denies it invaded home of IPOB leader The military has denied the trending report that it invaded the home of Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), killing three people....
The ‘cold war’ between Atiku and Buhari: Has the 2019 campaign started already?
In the past 24 hours, the camp of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has fired three shots into the orbit of President Muhammadu Buhari. But the presidency has not responded. Some political analysts believe this...
I am loyal to Buhari – Mama Taraba
Sen. Aisha Alhassan, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, declared on Wednesday that those criticising her Sallah visit to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Yola, were being “mischievous”. The News Agency of...
Nigeria’s Super Tucano jets include guided bombs, rockets
Paveway 11 guided bombs, laser-guided rockets and infrared sensors are being sold to Nigeria by the United States government, along with the 12 Super Tucano fighter jets, expected to aid the military in ending...
FIFA orders South Africa, Senegal to replay 2018 World Cup qualifier
FIFA has ordered South Africa and Senegal to replay the 2018 World Cup qualifier they completed in November last year, after the referee was banned for life for “match manipulation”. Bafana Bafana, which played...
Cameroon postpones Nigeria’s qualification for Russia
Vincent Aboubakar’s 75th minute penalty kick on Sunday in Yaounde cancelled out Moses Simon’s 30th minute goal for Nigeria to draw 1-1 with hosts Cameroon in a Russia 2018 Qualifier. In this Africa Zone...
