Japanese prosecutors again sought the death penalty in the retrial on Wednesday of an ex-boxer who was the world’s longest-serving death row prisoner until his release in 2014. Iwao Hakamada, now 88, spent 46 years on death row — a…
It has been an exciting couple of weeks on Nigerian Idol with a mix of hilarious and impressive auditions. After sifting through thousands of hopefuls, the top 10 are about to emerge, as the live shows begin on 26 May.…
Norway, Ireland and Spain announced on Wednesday that they will recognise a Palestinian state, prompting Israel to immediately recall its envoys. Ireland’s leader said his nation would recognise Palestine as a state but did not specify timing, while leaders of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a woman Janty Emmanuel in Gombe State, North-east Nigeria for allegedly abusing the Nigerian currency. The commission said in a statement on Wednesday that the woman was arrested in Gombe, the…
• Rate hike lazy approach to fixing crisis, experts insist• Inventory may continue to pile up• Yusuf, Akpan, others kick against MPR hike fixation Raising the monetary policy rate by yet another 150 basis points (bps) suggests the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s appetite for…
Sir: Getting youth involved in agriculture is not as easy as one might think. The traditional approach to farming systems, absence of commercial extension services and lack of subject matter specialists to advise the youth on their farms, whether rain-fed,…
The Senate on Tuesday resolved to convene a national summit to find a lasting solution to the incessant clashes between farmers and herders. The upper chamber said the summit will be coordinated by an hoc committee which has yet to…
The Nigerian Army has warned members of the public to exercise caution and restraint in dealing with military personnel and other security operatives, especially when they are in uniform. Army spokesman, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu gave the warning today in…
The House of Representatives has asked the federal government to exempt military personnel from paying tolls at airports, seaports and train stations across the country. This resolution was a sequel to a motion of urgent public importance by Abdulsamad Dasuki…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s resolve to uphold religious freedom and interfaith unity in the country. According to him, regardless of anyone’s position, the place of faith in the nation is not only critical but provides…