Customs intercepts $8.6 million at MMIA
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) yesterday announced the seizure of $8.6 million (equivalent of N2.9 billion) cash at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos.…
Turkey: Second deadly avalanche kills rescuers reaching victims
Rescuers responding to an avalanche in eastern Turkey were hit by another avalanche, killing at least 23 people. Thirty people have been rescued while at least 15 others remain trapped under the…
Okada&Keke Ban: Lagos Commissioner asks commuters to embrace walking
With a lot of Lagosians now walking to get to their various destinations following the ban on the operation of okadas and kekes in some parts of Lagos, Commissioner for Information Gbenga…
Football sponsorship: Rwanda’s controversial strategy to boost tourism
In an effort to boost its international image and attract more foreign visitors, the Rwandan government is investing heavily in football sponsorship. The "Visit Rwanda" slogan first became visible on Arsenal football…
Cannabis coffee: Indonesia’s Sharia stronghold sidesteps drug ban
Marijuana coffee is a hit with locals in Indonesia's Aceh province and buyers in other parts of the Southeast Asian archipelago, who pay 1.0 million rupiah ($75) for a kilo of it.…
FG must stop giving Customs funds from the federation account – Sen. Adeola
FG must stop giving Customs funds from the federation account - Sen. Adeola…
How will the coronavirus affect the world economy?
Less consumption, idle factories, broken global supply chains. It's not just the Chinese economy that is suffering from the spread of the coronavirus — but the moment of truth is yet to…
Former British PM Cameron turns down COP26 job
Former British PM Cameron turns down COP26 job…
I don’t make mistakes when I play Playstation – Mourinho on VAR mistakes
I don't make mistakes when I play Playstation - Mourinho on VAR mistakes…
US lifts restrictions on ‘smart’ landmines
The Trump administration lifted restrictions on the deployment of "smart" anti-personnel landmines. Traditional landmines are notorious for injuring civilians, including children, years after conflicts have ended.…