Pope’s health improving as hopes of leaving hospital rise
Pope Francis spent a peaceful second night in hospital for treatment of bronchitis, a Vatican source said Friday, as a senior cardinal said the 86-year-old could be discharged as soon as Saturday. Doctors late Thursday reported a “marked improvement” in the condition of the pontiff, who was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Wednesday, and […]
Eight Argentine rugby players on trial for killing teenager
By Biodun Busari Eight Argentine rugby players from a small provincial club in Zarate went on trial on Monday for allegedly beating a teenager to death three years ago. The brutal murder took place outside a nightclub when they attacked an 18-year-old Fernando Baez from behind and beat him to death on the ground, according […]
Gunmen kill Anambra community leader
By Vincent Ujumadu TRAGEDY has struck in Obosi, Idemili North local government area of Anambra State with the gruesome murder of the President General of the community, Ike Okolo. His lifeless body was still trapped in his SUV car at a filling station in the town where he probably went to fuel his car. The […]
FRSC rescues 6 from lone accident in Osun
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun says it rescued six persons unhurt in a road accident on Gbongan-Osogbo highway on Monday. FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Mr Paul Okpe, said this in a statement issued by the corps’ Spokesperson, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi, in Osogbo. Okpe said that the rescued victims, all male, came […]
Assassinated ex-CBN employee, wife buried in Abeokuta
The remains of the couple; Kehinde and Oluwabukunola Fatinoye who were assassinated in the early hours of Sunday by suspected arsonists in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have been committed to mother earth.
Dubai suspends 30% tax on alcohol sales to attract tourists
By Biodun Busari The government of Dubai has cancelled its 30 per cent alcohol tax in order to boost tourism in the emirate. Dubai will also suspend the personal liquor licence fees, to make acquisition of the permit free for alcohol consumers in the United Arab Emirates region. According to Arabian News, Dubai is one […]
