Author: David Great

More cases of snakebites have been reported across the country as humans and reptiles clash in dry lands while scurrying away from devastating floods. Correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who visited areas prone to snakebites and the treatment centres, found a sharp rise in the cases with more deaths recorded as the floods had equally blocked access to treatment centres. Among those killed is the wife of the village head of Magama in Langtang South Local Government of Plateau. “Yes, I can confirm that there is a huge rise in snakebite cases; one of the victims is…

The United State government has raised alarm over potential attacks on Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, describing the information as travel advisory level 3. The US govt in a communication to its citizens titled, ‘Emergency Information for American Citizens’, listed possible target areas. “There is an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja,” a statement by the US embassy in Abuja read. “Targets may include, but are not limited to, government buildings, places of worship, schools, markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, restaurants, athletic gatherings, transport terminals, law enforcement facilities, and international organizations. “The US Embassy will offer reduced services…

Chief Fred Majemite, a former governorship aspirant in Delta, says Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should not be seen as a Muslim and Fulani alone but as someone with vast experience to rule the country. Majemite in an interview with NAN in Abuja on Sunday expressed confidence in Abubakar’s experience to address some of the challenges facing the country, if elected president come 2023. He said Atiku should not been seen only as a Muslim and Fulani from northern part of the country, but as a detribalised Nigerian. “He is not a fanatic. I…

Newcastle United produced their biggest result of an already impressive season with a deserved 2-1 victory at Tottenham Hotspur to move into the Premier League’s top four on Sunday. First-half goals by Callum Wilson and Miguel Almiron — both aided by mistakes from Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris — put Newcastle in control after Tottenham had started brightly. Wilson chipped the opener into an unguarded net after 31 minutes and Almiron scored from a tight angle in the 40th. Harry Kane’s 10th league goal of the season early in the second half suggested third-placed Tottenham could mount a comeback but they…

Images of students wearing so-called “anti-cheating hats” during college exams have gone viral on social media in the Philippines, sparking amusement. Students at one college in Legazpi City were asked to wear headgear that would prevent them peeking at others’ papers. Many responded by creating homemade contraptions out of cardboard, egg boxes and other recycled materials. Their tutor told the BBC she had been looking for a “fun way” to ensure “integrity and honesty” in her classes. Mary Joy Mandane-Ortiz, a professor of mechanical engineering at Bicol University College of Engineering, said the idea had been “really effective”. It was…

Salman Rushdie lost sight in one eye and the use of one hand following an attack on stage at a literary event in western New York in August, his agent said. Andrew Wylie, who represents literary giants such as Saul Bellow and Roberto Bolano, described the extent of the injuries Rushdie suffered in the “brutal” attack in an interview with Spanish newspaper El Pais. Wylie described the author’s wounds as “profound,” and noted the loss of sight of one eye. “He had three serious wounds in his neck. One hand is incapacitated because the nerves in his arm were cut.…

Premier League leaders Arsenal dropped points for only the second time this season as Stuart Armstrong’s second-half equaliser earned Southampton a hard-earned point at St Mary’s. Armstrong finished off a flowing team move involving Adam Armstrong and Mohamed Elyounoussi to stretch Saints’ unbeaten league run to three matches. Granit Xhaka had given the Gunners an early lead with his second goal in as many games, sweeping the ball first time into the roof of the net from Ben White’s low delivery. The effervescent Gabriel Martinelli had a shot deflected wide and Gabriel Jesus was denied by Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu…

Ruthless Leicester picked up their first away Premier League win of the season as they beat Wolves to move off the bottom of the table and out of the relegation zone. Youri Tielemans put the Foxes ahead with a stunning 22-yard strike, which flew past Jose Sa and went in off the post. Wolves had nine shots in the opening 17 minutes, but fell 2-0 behind when Harvey Barnes linked up with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and slotted past Sa. Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa, still searching for his first goal since joining Wolves on a free transfer in September, had numerous…

Aston Villa made the perfect start to life after Steven Gerrard as they beat Brentford at a buoyant Villa Park to record only their third win of the season. Ex-Liverpool captain Gerrard was sacked on Thursday following a heavy defeat at Fulham, with first team coach Aaron Danks taking charge of Sunday’s game. And Danks enjoyed an incredible debut in the dugout as Aston Villa found themselves 3-0 up inside 15 minutes. Leon Bailey got the ball rolling when he swept in from Douglas Luiz’s pass following a smart corner routine in the second minute. Danny Ings made it 2-0…

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly and thoroughly investigate the spending of Ecological Fund by governments at all levels—federal, state and local governments from 2001 to date.” SERAP said, “Suspected perpetrators of corruption and mismanagement should face prosecution as appropriate, if there is sufficient admissible evidence, and any missing public funds should be fully recovered.” SERAP’s letter followed reports that the ravaging flooding in some parts of the country has resulted in the…