Federal judge dismisses Massachusetts defamation lawsuit against Cosby
NAN-ELS-3 Lawsuit Massachussets (U.S.), Feb.17, 2017 (Reuters/NAN) A federal judge in Massachusetts on Thursday dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Bill Cosby by an actress…
Month: February 2017
Operators appeal to FG against ban on commercial motorcyclists
NAN-H-34 Motorcyclists By Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni Abuja, Feb. 17, 2017 (NAN) Commercial motorcyclists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday appealed to the Federal…
Tahir weaves spell as South Africa beat New Zealand
NAN-S-10 Cricket Auckland, Feb.17, 2017 (Reuters/NAN) Leg spinner Imran Tahir underlined why he is the world's top-ranked bowler as he bamboozled New Zealand's batsmen…
Technician wants marriage dissolved over wife’s alleged arrogance
NAN-H-33 Divorce By Oluwatope Lawanson Lagos, Feb. 17, 2017 (NAN) A middle-aged man, Oluwaseyi Oyeleye, on Friday pleaded with an Agege Customary Court in…
Academy tasks FG on implementation of research council’s objectives
NAN-H-29 Academy By Chiazo Ogbolu Lagos, Feb. 17, 2017 (NAN) The Nigeria Academy of Science (NAS) has implored the Federal Government to implement the…
Court remands teenager in prison for alleged armed robbery in Asaba
NAN-H-50 Robbery By Eguonor Ighure Asaba, Feb.17, 2017 (NAN) An Asaba Magistrates' Court on Friday ordered the remand of a teenager, Isaac Ogboafo, at…
Audio Attached: Peace: Use Osinbajo’s visit to negotiate region’s demands, lawmaker urges Niger Deltans
NAN-H-55 Peace By Ikenna Uwadileke Abuja, Feb. 17, 2017 (NAN) Representative Peter Akpatason (APC) has urged Niger Delta people to exploit Acting President Yemi…
Digital technologies can cause higher stress levels, ILO cautions
NAN-H-4 Technology By Chinyere Bassey Lagos, Feb. 17, 2017 (NAN) The International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Friday said that though digital technologies had positive…
Police arraign man, teenage boy, over alleged abduction, rape
NAN-H-25 Abduction By Moronke Boboye Lagos, Feb. 17, 2017 (NAN) A man and a teenage boy on Friday appeared before an Ikeja Chief…
Navy urges oil companies to monitor abandoned "well heads"
NAN-DS-3 Navy Warri (Delta), Feb. 17, 2017 (NAN) Commodore Ibrahim Dewu, Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA, has called on oil companies operating in…