48 dead, dozens trapped after 155 earthquakes hit Japan
At least 48 people have been confirmed dead after a total of 155 earthquakes tore through western Japan on Monday. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the…
Japan Airlines plane bursts into flames after landing on runway
A Japan Airlines plane erupted into a fireball after landing on a runway at the Haneda airport in Tokyo, the country’s capital city. The incident which occurred on Tuesday…
FG suspends accreditation of degree certificates from Benin Republic, Togo
The Federal Government on Tuesday announced the suspension of accreditation of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo. According to a statement on Tuesday signed by Augustina Obilor-Duru on…
NOVA Merchant Bank goes commercial, names new MD
NOVA Merchant Bank Limited, a leading merchant bank in Nigeria, has announced that it is set to begin its conversion to full Commercial Banking Business following its recent requisition of…
Queen Margrethe II, Danish monarch abdicates after 52 year rule
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II has announced her surprise abdication in a new year TV address. She will formally step down on 14 January, which will be 52 years to…
Man City’s Jack Grealish robbed of £1m jewellery, watches
Manchester City winger Jack Grealish says he is "devastated" after the "traumatic experience" of thieves burgling his home while he was playing. Officers were called to reports of a…
$2.25bn facility: Afrexim, UBA, NNPC intervention to boost FX liquidity – Analysts
African Export-Import Bank’s release of $2.25 billion out of the $3.3 billion foreign exchange (FX) support facility will ameliorate the acute liquidity shortage in the country, analysts have said. Afreximbank…
Israeli minister calls for return of Jewish settlers to Gaza
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Sunday called for the return of Jewish settlers to the Gaza Strip after the war and said its Palestinian population should be…
Traders count losses as police demolish computer village POWA complex
Traders at the Police Officers’ Wives Association Shopping Complex in the Computer Village, Ikeja area of Lagos counted their losses following the demolition of the complex on Sunday. The…
Port Harcourt refinery begins test-run, to supply fuel soon
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has commenced the supply of crude oil for the test-running of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited, The PUNCH is reporting quoting NNPCL…
