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A woman in northern India chopped off her husband’s genitals for allegedly neglecting her and staying with his second wife, police said on Thursday. Yunus Ahmed, 45, has been admitted to a hospital in Uttar Pradesh state’s…

Zimbabwe was Thursday on edge awaiting the results of its historic presidential election after troops opened fire on protests against alleged electoral fraud, denting hopes of a new era for the country following the ousting of Robert…

Nigerian traders at the Suame Magazine in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region have allegedly been attacked by Ghanaians, who vowed to evict foreigners from the market. The leaders of the Nigerian retailers at the Suame Magazine say their…

We think Abisola Kolapo-Daisi operates only via a code or should we put properly via a particular, time-honoured mantra, that Quote "if you work hard, then you are allowed to play hard too", which very well connects to another time…

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released the 2018 ranking of all the 36 States, plus the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja in Nigeria. Abia tops the chart, ahead of Anambra, Edo, Rivers and Imo states.…

Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has responded to criticism that came after comments he made endorsing President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term. Okonkwo, who recently announced his intention to run for the Enugu State governorship…

Decamped from the ruling APC were given a nice treat by the main opposition party PDP as they organised a pricey dinner to welcome them. Senator Dino Melaye and other aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress were welcomed…

The Blockchain technology has offered to make access to petroleum products in Nigeria affordable and seamless using its digital assets. Briefing newsmen in Lagos yesterday, the Country Director, Chuta Chimezie, said the technology,…

Crude oil prices dropped by over one per cent wednesday with the global benchmark crude, Brent slumping by $1.7 or 1.2 per cent, while the United States crude declined by $1.07 or 1.7 per cent after data showed that the United States’…

Pictures of a Chinese woman walking into a hospital with a snake that bit her wrapped around her wrist has emerged online, prompting social media users to call her “brave.” Pictures circulating on Chinese social media show the woman…

Local Government chairmen and councillors in Kwara State have defected from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party. The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, Kwara State chapter, Mr.…

The only lawmaker of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Saheed Popoola, has given the reason he refused to follow his colleagues to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He said he did not decamp…

Steve Harvey, American comedian and TV show host, will be returning as the anchor of the Miss Universe pageant. The Emmy award winner will take the stage in Bangkok, Thailand, where the three-hour competition will take place on…

Aliyu Wamakko, senator representing Sokoto north, says in a few days time, it will be clear which party is really in control of the state. Wamakko said this in reaction to the defection of Aminu Tambuwal, the state governor, from the…

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday announced that he is leaving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing forces within the party of causing his exit. Mr Saraki is the third in hierarchy in Nigeria’s current…

Police in Abuja have been accused of allegedly helping the killed of serving corps member escape after causing a fatal accident that killed the young man identified as Tony. Tony was a member of the Capital Movement in the City and…

A Nigerian lady by the name Winnie has taken to twitter to itemize the list of the qualities husband must posses and according to her, he must be a first class candidate, both academically and b thoughts. The lady then went ahead to…

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus,  on Wednesday night in Abuja, told those who just defected to the former ruling party from the All Progressives Congress to be ready to fight a war. He said the…

A lady simply identified as Alexis, 22, has moved on from her bad online dating experiences to become a sex escort, who is paid £150 ($197) per hour. Alexis, who is a former Cardiff University student signed up to a call girl agency…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has received approval from the federal government to manage the N72 billion proposed investment in electricity distribution companies (DisCos). Usman Mohammed, managing director of TCN, made…

Cynthia Cee-C Nwadiora, first runner-up of Big Brother Naija, is the star of ‘Big Daddy Ice’, a new video by rapper Ice Prince Zamani. The reality TV star makes more than a cameo appearance in the video which was released on…

Twelve of the 30-member Sokoto State House of Assembly have declared their loyalty to the All Progressives Congress and President Muhammadu Buhari. The lawmakers stated this in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES Wednesday afternoon.…

Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, has asked Senate President Bukola Saraki to reconvene plenary. The senator frowned at the closure of the senate, saying there are “critical matters of urgent national importance” to be…

WhatsApp on Wednesday said it will start charging businesses for sending marketing and customer service messages, as the messaging platform faces slowing usage and revenue growth. Messages from businesses will be charged at a fixed…