US diplomats visit Syria to meet new rulers
US diplomats have arrived in Syria to speak directly to the new Islamist-led rulers, hoping to encourage a moderate, inclusive path and to find clues on missing Americans, the State…
Yoruba elders lament rising cases of ritual killings in Nigeria’s South-West
Olayomi Koiki ILÉ-IFẸ̀ – Yoruba elders under the aegis of Kaaro Oojiire ÌmÍ Oodua Foundation (KOOOF) on yesterday, expressed worry over the rising cases of ritual killing and human body…
At least one killed, 4 injured in 2 bomb explosions in Nigeria’s Niger State
Sodiq Rabiu At least one person was killed on Thursday killed in two bomb explosions in Nigeria’s northcentral state of Niger, an official said on Thursday. The incident happened in…
Putin ready to meet Trump ‘anytime’ to talk Ukraine deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks “anytime” with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours…
Nigeria’s Oyo State charges driver to court for allegedly killing traffic warden
Matthew Onocheta IBADAN – A driver was on Thursday – arraigned before a Magistrates’ court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State for allegedly killing a traffic warden. Ifeoluwa Ologbese, 28, was…
Agidigbo FM owner Oriyomi Hamzat lands in hospital after at least 35 children killed in stampede at Christmas party in Ibadan; Ooni of Ife’s ex-wife, 7 others arrested
Opeyemi Olamilekan IBADAN – Agidigbo FM owner Oriyomi was reportedly hospitalised after at least 35 children were killed in a stampede incident in Ibadan, Oyo State, South-West Nigeria, sources at…
Vinicius, Bonmati win FIFA Best Players of the Year
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA has Best men’s Player of the Year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up…
Paul Pogba’s brother, 5 others sentenced to prison in extortion case
Six men including the brother of France international Paul Pogba were sentenced to prison terms of between three and eight years on Thursday after being convicted of extortion attempts targeting…
Nigeria police in Anambra are searching for a lady who allegedly stole a visually-impaired widow’s ATM card and emptied her account of over ₦2 million
Ayomidele Oluwasusi A visually-impaired widow in Nigeria’s southeastern state of Anambra fell victim to a yet-to-be-identified woman who allegedly stole her Automated Teller Machine card and emptied her account of…
Number of dead and missing still unclear as first aid arrives in quake-hit Pacific nation of Vanuatu
Amid the havoc wrought by a violent earthquake two days earlier, Ivan Oswald and his staff prepared for lunchtime service Thursday at Nambawan Cafe, on an idyllic stretch of Vanuatu’s…