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Nigeria faces South Africa as Bafana Bafana beat Pharaohs 1-0

Jul 7, 2019 topnews

Bafana Bafana of South Africa have knocked out Egypt, host of the on-going African Cup of Nations yesterday, to book a place in the quarterfinals. They will be facing Nigeria in the quarterfinals. Earlier in Alexandria, Nigeria had beaten Cameroon 3-2, while Bafana Bafana defeated Egypt 1-0 in Cairo. The South Africans, who did not show any sign of a side that barely managed to qualify for the second round, got their winner five minutes from time through Thembinkosi Lorch. South Africa will now meet Nigeria on Wednesday. Share on:…

46 suicide cases recorded in Nigeria within six months -Uwakwe

Jul 7, 2019 topnews

Professor Richard Uwakwe, a professor of neuropsychiatry, says suicide cases across the country can be stemmed if early signs of mental disorders are noticed and addressed. Speaking at the 2nd Public Lecture organized by Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) College of Medicine titled, ‘Alarming Rate of Suicide: The underlying factors and issues’, the guest lecturer noted that though suicide is a complex issue that cannot be traced to a particular factor, 90% of suicide cases have been traced to mental disorders. He noted that complex factors that…

Ancient City of Babylon Designated Unesco World Heritage Site

Jul 6, 2019 topnews

The ancient Mesopotamian city of Babylon has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. Iraq had been lobbying since 1983 for the 4,000-year-old site to be added to the United Nations’ prestigious list. The city was famous for its Hanging Gardens, which were among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The site has suffered in recent years – first from the construction of a palace for Saddam Hussein, and later from being used as a base for US troops. The UN World Heritage Committee met in Azerbaijan to decide…

Woman arrested for conniving with lover to kill husband

Jul 6, 2019 topnews

Douglas Ajemine, a 41-year-old mother of four, who works with the Rivers State Primary Healthcare Board in Asari-Toru Local Government Area of the state, has been arrested by operatives of the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team for paying two men to kill her husband. Ajemine who was apprehended in the Abalama area of the state, started having a love affair with one of the killers, Kingsley Nna, after the gruesome murder of her husband, Inedugoba Tyger. After her arrest, Ajemine claimed that she hired Nna and his…

Sex toy shop assault: Sen. Abbo released on bail after 24 hours interrogation

Jul 5, 2019 topnews

Embattled Senator Elisha Abbo, representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, who submitted himself for interrogation after assaulting a lady at an Abuja sex toy shop, was of Friday released after around the clock interrogation that lasted for 24 hours. He was granted bail on personal recognition as a senator of the Federal Republic. Confirming his release on bail, FCT CP, Bala Ciroma said the investigation was still ongoing even though both the Senator and the victim have been interrogated. It was gathered that the police tried to ascertain what originally sparked…

Buhari appoints 11 more aides

Jul 5, 2019 topnews

President Muhammadu Buhari has made 11 more appointments. This was made known in a statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Garba Shehu. The 11 are Mohammed Sarki Abba – Senior Special Assistant to the President (Household and Social Events); Ya’u Shehu Darazo – Senior Special Assistant to the President (Special Duties); Dr Suhayb Sanusi Rafindadi – Personal Physician to the President; Amb. Lawal A. Kazaure – State Chief of Protocol; Sabiu Yusuf – Special Assistant (Office of the President). Others are:…

Supreme court affirms Oyetola’s victory as two justices accuse INEC of rigging Osun governorship election

Jul 5, 2019 topnews

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been accused by two Supreme Court justices, Kumai Akaas and Paul Galinje, of rigging the Osun State governorship election in favour of Gboyega Oyetola, the state governor. The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Gboyega Oyetola as governor of Osun State. The majority of justices on the seven-man panel of the court dismissed the appeal of Senator Ademola Adeleke challenging the declaration of Oyetola as the winner of the election. However, justices Akaas and Galinje, in a minority decision, argued that the courts should have given attention…

Buhari reappoints Abba Kyari, Boss Mustapha

Jul 5, 2019 topnews

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reappointment of his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari and Boss Mustapha as Secretary to the Government of the Federation. “President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Mr Boss Mustapha as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), and Malam Abba Kyari as Chief of Staff (COS) to the President,” Buhari’s spokesman, Garba Shehu said. Shehu said both appointments were effective from May 29, 2019. Share on: WhatsApp

Labour threatens strike over delay in implementation of new minimum wage

Jul 2, 2019 topnews

Members of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council and the eight unions in the public service across the country have threatened to embark on industrial action over what they perceived as Federal Government’s persistent effort to derail the implementation of the new national minimum wage of N30,000. In a statement signed by the Acting Chairman of the JNPSNC, Anchaver Solomon, and the Secretary, Alade Lawal, the council said it had begun the process of mobilising its members nationwide for a showdown with the government. The statement read, “Operating under…

Children born in polluted areas have lower IQs -study

Jul 2, 2019 topnews

A recent study has revealed that children born to mothers who live in polluted areas may grow up to be less intelligent. Research has found being exposed to tiny particles of air pollution while in the womb could affect brain development so much it dents a child’s Intelligent Quotient (IQ). Toxic particles may be able to travel through the placenta and cause direct brain damage, or stop the placenta working properly, scientists suggest. Toddlers living in highly polluted areas were found to have an IQ an average of 2.5 points…