Illegal refiners, oil thieves responsible for black soot emissions in Rivers – NSCDC

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps has blamed illegal refiners and oil thieves for the black carbon emissions witnessed in some parts of Rivers. The NSCDC Spokesman in Rivers, Mr Michael Ogunta, told newsmen in Port Harcourt on Tuesday that the activities of oil thieves and illegal refiners had assumed alarming proportions in the state. It would be recalled that

Prince William Nominated For A Royal First

AFTER he became the first member of the royal family to appear on the cover of a gay magazine - last year when he was photographed for Attitude - Prince William has been nominated for an British LGBT Award. The Prince has been shortlisted for the Straight Ally award, a category that recognises those who work with the LGBT community in order to

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi must be hurled before ICC - UN rights chief

The United Nations (UN) Human Rights chief says the trial Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, should be transferred to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
According to Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, the Libyan trial of Saif ‘‘fell short of international norms and standards for fair trial and also breached Libyan law in

As he turns 93-years-old today: Who is Robert Mugabe?

He is one of the continent’s longest-serving leaders. He is the only executive president his country has ever known. It’s been over three decades in charge of the southern Africa country, yet Robert Mugabe shows no signs of slowing down. His party has said it will field him in next years’ polls and Mugabe has said he will not let the people down, that he is a man of

BREAKING NEWS: Couple LOSE their Appeal Court battle to be allowed to have a heterosexual civil partnership

Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan (pictured, right), from west London, lost their legal battle at the Royal Courts of Justice, despite claiming the Government's position was 'incompatible with equality law'. The couple (left, with supporters) have been fighting for the past three years and in November they challenged High Court judge Mrs Justice Andrews's decision to dismiss their judicial review action. Dr Steinfeld, 34, and Mr Keidan, 39, who have been in

PDP crisis: Sheriff meets Jonathan, Makarfi appeals judgment

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, met with former President Goodluck Jonathan at the ex-President’s residence in Abuja on Monday. The meeting, which held behind closed doors, was also attended by Sheriff’s Deputy National Chairman, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh; Acting National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Bernard Mikko; and the

BREAKING: I need longer period of rest, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said results of the series of medical checkups he carried out in the cause of his medical vacation had shown that he needed longer period of rest. He said this necessitated his staying back in London, United Kingdom longer than initially planned. The President said this in a four-paragraph made available to journalists by his

Nigerian Presidency to South Africa: end attacks on Nigerians

The Presidency yesterday condemned the killing of Nigerians in xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
“We have lost about 116 Nigerians in the last two years and in 2016 alone, about 20 were killed. This is unacceptable to the people and government of Nigeria,” the Presidency said in a statement by Senior Special Assistant to

8 human weaknesses that threaten to wreck your life

Even the savviest of us make mistakes with investing – trading too often, refusing to sell losing stocks or chasing past performance. These errors, and many more, are common among investors.
But psychologists and behavioural experts say many of them are deeply rooted in human nature, making them extremely difficult to

Poor men to be legally barred from polygamy - Emir of Kano

Nigeria’s second most influential Muslim leader – the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has disclosed that there will soon be a law which would stop men from taking more than one wife if they did not have the means to support them. The Emir averred that for people in the largely Muslim north of Africa’s most populous country, there was a clear link between polygamy, poverty and

'It wasn't planned but we couldn't be happier': Pregnant Chelsee Healey discusses motherhood with jailbird boyfriend Jack Malloy... as she admits his 'bad boy' reputation upsets her

She's kept fans guessing for months. But Chelsee Healey finally confirmed she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Jack Malloy in what she revealed was a welcome surprise. Showing off her blossoming baby bump in a tight red dress, the Hollyoaks actress, 28, radiated with a healthy pregnant glow as she cuddled up to

I'm planning my funeral now - 42 year old David Bowi declarede

David Bowie’s was simple: he wanted to “go without any fuss”. The Queen Mother’s was more elaborate, even having a codename, “Tay Bridge”. But most people’s funeral plans amount to a choice between burial or cremation, plus a list of favourite songs. As far as I know I am in good health. I am 42 years old, and hope to

Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell pictured for the first time back together with newborn baby son Caben-Albi as they are finally reunited after 10-month feud

STEPHANIE Davis has reunited with ex Jeremy McConnell as the pair were pictured publicly for the first time taking their baby son Caben-Albi for a walk in the park this morning. The former warring exes looked the picture of happiness in these bombshell snaps as they strolled side-by-side with their little boy in Liverpool, just weeks after their (see more photos after the cut)

BREAKING: Five killed as aircraft crashes into shopping centre near Melbourne airport

A light plane has crashed into a shopping centre near an airport in Melbourne killing five people, Victoria police said on Tuesday. An Australian pilot and four American tourists on a golfing vacation were killed when twin-engine Beechcraft Super King Air crashed in a "massive fireball" into a shopping mall on Tuesday shortly after (see more photos after the cut)

Awesome healing power of mum and dad's love: When ex-England footballer Phil Neville's daughter was born severely disabled, doctors wrote her off. Now she's a model - thanks to her iron will

The football star's daughter Isabella (pictured as a child middle with her mum, dad and brother Harvey) suffered a stroke in the womb and was on 95 per cent life support to help her breathe. There was more bad news for Isabella when at 18-months she was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Doctors told parents Julie and Phil (middle) she would never walk, talk or lead a normal life. But the striking beauty has defied all