Tuesday, 12 January 2016

Istanbul Blast: At Least 10 Killed, 15 Injured Following A Bomb Blast

A massive explosion that rocked a square in the historic Sultanahmet district of the Turkish city of Istanbul today Tuesday, January 12 left at least 10 people dead and 15 others injured.

Blessing Okagbare Inks Endorsement Deal With First Bank

Top Nigerian female sprinter, Blessing Okagbare has just inked a brand endorsement deal with First Bank. Blessing will be presented by the bank as a model of hard work and exploits to the youth.

Ballon d’Or 2015: who voted for who in this year’s poll

Almost 500 captains, coaches and journalists had their say in voting for Fifa’s Ballon d’Or, with Lionel Messi unsurprisingly walking away with his fifth title with an incredible share of 41.3%.

TB Joshua rated 13th most famous prophet in the world

Founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, Pastor Temitope Joshua, has been rated as the 13th most famous prophet in the world.

National News Headlines-12/1/2015

DAILY TRUST

*Sylva to challenge Bayelsa gov election results

*Cracks in APC over spokesmans role

*PDP demands investigation into killings in Bayelsa

*Re-run lacks credibility - TMG

*Money-for-defection: Jigawa govt to sue PDP

*Lawani, Ode to dump PDP for APC

GTB announces resumption of forex cash deposits

Guarantee Trust Bank became the first bank to announce the resumption of foreign cash deposits on Monday after the Central Bank of Nigeria unveiled the new policy.

Doctor arrested for duping, impregnating client

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a native doctor, Ifatade Elegbeleye, for allegedly duping and impregnating a female client, Cecilia (pseudonym), in the Ipaja area of the state.

Switzerland Set To Return Another $300 Million From Abacha’s Immense Loot To Nigeria

The government of Switzerland is set to return another $300 million recovered from the funds stolen by former military dictator, Sani Abacha to the Nigerian government.

Nine-year-old tortured with hot water for ‘stealing’ crayfish

A nine-year-old housemaid, Precious Chinwedu, says she is still having pains two weeks after her boss, Mrs. Ifeoma Mbakwe, poured hot water on her for allegedly stealing crayfish.

Cameroon deports 300 Nigerians

Authorities in Cameroon have repatriated some 300 Nigerians who fled the insecurity caused by Boko Haram.