In China delivery robots replace delivery men
Along a quiet residential street on the outer edges of Beijing, a yellow and black cube about the size of a small washing machine trundles leisurely to its destination. This “little yellow horse” is...
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Fiat workers set for strike over Ronaldo
Juventus’ signing of star forward Cristiano Ronaldo for around €112 million ($130 million) has angered workers of Italian automaker Fiat, with the workers vowing to down tools. Juventus’ owners, the Agnelli family, also controls...
NCC wades into MTN’s labour issues
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday said the organisation has opened talks with critical stakeholders on MTN’s labour issues. Mr Tony Ojobo, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, made this known in a statement by...
CNN’s Christiane Amanpour and Jamie Rubin are divorcing after 20 years of marriage
CNN host Christiane Amanpour and husband Jamie Rubin are divorcing after 20 years of marriage, according to a friend. The couple, who are both journalists, fell in love over ‘late night margaritas’ while working in war-torn...
‘I need a wife’ – says Aliko Dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has revealed he needs a wife. The Business mogul who disclosed this in an interview with Financial Times noted that his busy schedule would not limit him from finding a companion...
‘Dead’ woman found alive in mortuary fridge
A South African woman who paramedics had declared dead after a horrific car crash was later found alive in a mortuary fridge, emergency services said on Monday. Ambulance service Distress Alert confirmed that the...
Thailand cave rescue: Boys tell parents ‘don’t worry’ in letters
Thailand cave rescue: Boys tell parents ‘don’t worry’ in letters The Thai boys trapped in a cave have exchanged emotional letters with their parents, for the first time since their ordeal began two weeks...
Lolu Shomuyiwa: I Wanted to Be a CIA Agent, But…
Born Omololu Adetokunbo Shomuyiwa, the ex-Big Brother Naija 2018 contestant has grown to be a toast of many during and after his time in the house. His poise, class and attitude made him a...
EXCLUSIVE: ICPC begins probe of Buhari’s ministers, other officials involved in railway scholarship scandal
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced investigations into the railway scholarship scandal involving top government officials, PREMIUM TIMES learnt. Investigations by this newspaper showed how some ministers and other top...
Nollywood actress Akilapa docked for serial stealing
An upcoming Yoruba actress and film maker, Yetunde Akilapa, who is also a career thief, was on Thursday brought before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court charged with burglary and stealing valuables worth N7 million....
