Flydubai plane crashes in Russia, killing 62

Russia’s Southern Regional Emergency Center has just reported the crash of a Flydubai Boeing 737 jet at the Rostov-on-Don airport after traveling from Dubai which killed all those on board numbering about 62

News Headlines - 19/3/2016

DAILY POST

*Irate youths disrupt activities at ExxonMobil, demands ‘palliative money’

*Delta Assembly suspends council chairman over alleged misconduct

*How security agents killed 11 trans-border robbers at Seme

*Female bombers now disguise in men’s clothes – DHQ alerts public

Rivers Polls: Peterside urges voters not to be intimidated

Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director-General, Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has urged the electorate in Rivers state to ensure that they exercise their franchise in Saturday’s parliamentary re-run polls in the state.

Retired headmistress, 65, shot dead by teenage cultist in Benin

A 65-year-old retired headmistress, Mrs. Clara Uwaifo, has been reportedly shot dead by a suspected teenage cultist in Benin City, capital of Edo state.

JAMB to reschedule UTME for candidates of relocated centres

Following the relocation of some computer-based test (CBT) centres, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) would be rescheduled for the affected candidates.

Ocholi, wife, son buried in hometown amid tears

The remains of James Ocholi, the former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, was on Friday laid to rest amidst weeping, wailing and eulogies from family members, friends, colleagues and associates.

Court jails Benin Chief 10 years for receiving stolen car

An Edo State High Court on Thursday sentenced a Benin Palace chief, Chief Smart Ehiorobo, (Eholor of Benin Kingdom), to ten years imprisonment for receiving stolen vehicle.

Asisat Oshoala Joins Arsenal

Nigeria Super Falcons’ Asisat Oshoala has joined Arsenal Ladies from rivals Liverpool Ladies.

Bayern Munich’s David Alaba signs contract extension until 2021

Bayern Munich defender David Alaba has extended his contract with the club by three years to 2021.

Guinness Nigeria Officially Launches “Orijin Zero”

Guinness Nigeria Plc has introduced a game changing variant of successful bitters brand; Orijin.