Tag: jan 6

Some abducted varsity students rescued, says Kogi govt

The Kogi State Government has said some students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Okene, who were kidnapped by gunmen last Thursday have been rescued. While the number of rescued students remains unknown, the government attributed the...

Customs intercept N8.7m smuggled petrol en route Benin Republic

Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, have intercepted 12,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit known is petrol worth N8,750,000 along the Isalu Creek Badagry Waterway en route to Benin Republic. According to a statement and pictures shared...

Comedian James Gregory is dead

American comedian, James Gregory, known for calling himself "The Funniest Man in America" has passed on at the age of 78.  Gregory's family said he died on Thursday, May 9, from cardiac complications. James took up comedy in the early '80s when...

Once you are married to your friend, you won’t have any problem – Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Tajudeen Abbas

Nigeria's Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has urged youths in the country to ensure they marry their friends.  Abbas gave this advice in Abuja on Saturday, May 11, at a book launch. The speaker who was represented at...

Mudryk, Sterling score as Chelsea beat Nottingham Forest 3-2

Resurgent Chelsea boosted their chances for European qualification after beating Nottingham Forest 3-2 at City Ground on Saturday. Goals from Mykhailo Mudryk, Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson made it three successive wins for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, who are now level...