Farmer remanded over alleged rape of teen
By Our Correspondent A Makurdi Magistrates Court, on Tuesday, remanded a 22-year-old farmer, Ushahemba Akaazua, alleged to have raped a 16-year-old girl at
Law / Crime
Law / Crime
Woman drags hubby to court for alleged abandonment
By Our Correspondent A businesswoman, Sikira Deji, on Tuesday, dragged her husband, Okediji before a Customary Court in jikwoyi Abuja, for alleged abandonment.
Foreign News
2m tourists visit Philippines since February – Tourism Secretary
Over two million tourists have visited the Philippines since February, raking in over $1.76 billion in revenue, Philippine Tourism Secretary, Christina Frasco, said
Foreign News
India records 474 new COVID-19 cases
India registered 474 new daily COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the Federal Health Ministry said. The cases reported marked a decrease in comparison to
General
FRSC says 3,700 lives lost to road crashes in 10 months
By Our Correspondent The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 3,700 people lost their lives in road accidents in the country between January
Foreign News
Ghanaian electoral body scrapes 17 unqualified political parties
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has deregistered 17 political parties following their failure to comply with laws governing political parties in the
General
UNWTO: How to attract tourists to cultural sites – Expert
By Our Correspondent Linda Pereira, a cultural tourism packaging strategist, has advised practitioners in the global tourism industry to always create beautiful stories
General
UNWTO explains choice of Nigeria to present African culture to the world
By Our Correspondent The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has cited Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and comparative advantage in the creative industry
Foreign News
Police arrests perpetrator behind bomb attack in Istanbul
The perpetrator of Sunday’s deadly bomb attack which killed six people and injured 81 others here has been arrested by police, said Turkish
Disasters
Environment
Flood victims commend Bayelsa governor
By Our Correspondent Flood victims in Bayelsa State have commended Gov. Douye Diri for the help the state government rendered to them