Finland through the eyes of immigrant cleaner “ beer on walls and faeces on floor
The wall, bed and floor are covered with beer. Sheets have been strewn on the floor and the toilet reeks of cigarette smoke. This is a typical start to the...
Duo jailed for plotting killing spree at University of Helsinki
The District Court of Helsinki on Thursday sentenced a 24-year-old man and woman to prison terms for a conspiracy to carry out a killing spree at the University of Helsinki....
Inuit diet does not protect against heart disease“ fish oil capsules may even be harmful
FISH is good for the heart, even if researchers do not know the mechanism behind its protective effect. In contrast, fish oil capsules may even be harmful to human health....
Tens of thousands turn out for Istanbul Gay Pride parade
Istanbul (AFP) - Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Istanbul on Sunday for the city's Gay Pride parade, an event that has taken on added political...
Presidency: Boko Haram is Battle for Soul of Nigeria, Struggle for Power
The presidency yesterday described the Boko Haram insurgency and other related violent activities as the battle for the soul of Nigeria and struggle for power, but promised that the federal...
Nigeria’s Underdevelopment Caused by Over-dependence on Statutory Allocation, Says Council Boss
The nation’s underdevelopment is as a result of over-dependence and total reliance on federal government statutory allocation (FGSA) by all tiers of government, the Caretaker Chairman of Hawul Local Government...
NIGERIA: Flood Ravages Ibadan Again, Claims 15 Lives
Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, experienced downpour at the weekend, culminating in a massive flooding, which killed no fewer than 15 persons in different parts of the ancient city. The...
Boko Haram: NGO Drums up Support for Nigerian Soldiers
An Abuja-based non-governmental organisation (NGO), Put Nigeria First (PNF), has stressed the need for Nigerians to mobilise support for the country’s soldiers currently involved in the war against terrorism in...
NIGERIA: Ajimobi Seeks Prayers against Insurgency During Ramadan
Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has charged Muslims in the state to use the month-long fasting period to pray for the peace, progress, unity and economic development of the...
NIGERIA: Injured Teenager Recovers, Recuperates in Hospital
After several and intensive treatments, Nene Ekwute, the teenage house-help of Dr. Jude Mbama of St. Jude’s Hospital, who was injured in a domestic brawl, is currently recuperating in the...