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Emirates airlines flight diverted as unresponsive passenger dies

A Dubai-bound Emirates flight was forced to divert to Kuwait on Monday when crew were made aware that a passenger was unresponsive, Per...

Trump to recognize Jerusalem as Israel capital, move embassy away from Tel Aviv

U.S President Donald Trump will announce Wednesday that he is beginning the process of moving the American Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem,...

Senate set to probe SARS brutality allegations

The senate voted on Tuesday to launch an investigation into alleged acts of brutality by  Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The move follows a...

Queen Elizabeth II Rides a Horse, England Holds Its Collective Breath

Is it just us, or does the sight of 91-year-old Queen Elizabeth II riding a horse scare the bejesus out of you? Her Majesty...

Nas Allegedly Taking Ex-Wife Kelis To Court Over Visitation Rights With His Son

Rapper Nas is reportedly fed up with his unofficial visitation arrangement with ex-wife and singer, Kelis, reports in the US indicates. In court...

Swiss to return $321 million in stolen funds to Nigeria

REUTERS—-Switzerland will return to Nigeria around $321 million in assets seized from the family of former military ruler Sani Abacha via a deal...

Yemen’s former leader Ali Abdullah Saleh assassinated by Al Houthi militia

[dropcap]A[/dropcap] video by Yemen’s Al Houthi militants showed the slain body of the country’s former leader Ali Abdullah Saleh. Officials from various sides,...

MRA Inducts Standards Organisation of Nigeria into ‘FOI Hall of Shame’

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) was today named by Media Rights Agenda (MRA) as this week’s inductee into its Freedom of Information...

FirstGem is One!

Positioning for Business and Financial Success Something is brewing ladies! As we move into the new year, it is time to challenge you...

Minister appoints Zubair as acting SEC DG

The Federal Government has appointed Dr. Abdul Zubair as the acting Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission with immediate effect, according to...

Terror Attack Alert: FG assures of Adequate Security Measures in FCT

The Federal Government has assured of adequate security measures to thwart any possible terror attack in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and elsewhere...

It’s time for young Africans to get politically involved, says Elumelu in Inspiring Letter

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he new generation of African youths are those who refuse to conform. They dare to do the impossible, encouraging young visionaries to break—not...

Operation Destroy Malami…. Dirty Plot to Oust Nigeria’s Attorney General

[dropcap]P[/dropcap]lot by some insiders in the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to literary push out the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami from...

Close cooperation key in fight against growing storm of terror in region, says Buhari in Jordan

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that regional cooperation is now needed more than ever to combat the world-wide threat of violent extremism. Speaking...

Former U.S national security advisor Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty on Friday to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia, and he agreed...

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa gives key cabinet jobs to military figures

Zimbabwe’s new President Emmerson Mnangagwa has named his cabinet, appointing senior military figures to high-profile positions. Critics have said that it has dashed...