Nigerian man dies of suspected drug overdose in India

A 34-year-old man of African origin died under mysterious circumstances in his rented flat in north Delhi’s Burari where he was staying in a live-in relationship with a woman, also an African national, the police said on Wednesday.

The police suspect that the man, identified as Jim James, died of a drug overdose. However, they are waiting for the autopsy report to ascertain the exact cause of death. No foul play has been suspected.

Quote of the Day

Today’s Quote of the Day is by Zadie Smith. You are the sole author of the dictionary that defines you. Zadie Smith is a contemporary British novelist, essayist, and short-story writer. 

Nigeria Lands 48th Spot on New FIFA World Ranking

Nigeria has taken a step up the FIFA Football Ranking List. In the newly released list, the Super Eagles rose to 1415 points to finish 48th in the month of September. The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Seychelles 3-0 on Sept. 8 to put themselves back in contention for a place at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. 

This has improved Nigeria's position from 6th to the 5th best football national team in Africa. 

$60 million mysteriously disappear in Liberia

The government of Liberia says it is investigating the unexplained disappearance of two huge shipments of Liberian dollar banknotes printed abroad and brought into the country between November 2017 and August 2018.

The total amount of two shipments of banknotes that have vanished is approximately $60 million. According to media reports, the containers of the money actually left the port of the capital, Monrovia, under escort in March.

Shin Lim Crowned Season 13 Champion of America's Got Talent.

Magician Shin Lim Crowned Season 13 Champion of America's Got Talent. Shin Lim is the winner of America's Got Talent.

On Wednesday, the self-taught magician officially became the second magician in America's Got Talent history to win the show, beating top contenders including Zurcaroh and Duo Transcend. 

Lim thrilled the judges and audience from his audition to the final night with his hand magic and close-up tricks. Lim was born in Canada.

Watch Shin Lim unveiled as season 13 winner

Linda Ikeji Acquires N120m Bentley To Celebrate Son’s Arrival

It’s a season of celebration for Linda Ikeji. The blogger who welcomed a son on Monday announced on Tuesday that she did something “crazily crazy” to celebrate the birth of her son who she has since named Jayce. 

The media mogul’s sister, Laura Ikeji has however unveiled the surprise and it’s a brand new Bentley.

31 actors in Malaysia suffer burns after filming goes awry

PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK

Fuel that was vaporized caused burns on actors during a filming in Bandar Bukit Puchong, Selangor.

According to the Fire and Rescue Department spokesman, the film crew used petrol to ignite some wooden houses during a shoot.

However, he said, while the crew was pouring the petrol on the houses, it vaporized into the air.

FG suspends “Nigeria Air” Indefinitely

The Federal Government has suspended the planned national carrier Nigeria Air indefinitely. The Federal Government had earlier announced that it is expected to resume operation in December. 

The Minister of State, Aviation, has however announced that the national carrier has been suspended indefinitely.

The Minister took to his Twitter handle and wrote: I regret to announce that the Federal Executive Council has taken the tough decision to suspend the National Carrier Project in the interim. All commitments due will be honored. We thank the public for the support as always

More people have access to mobile phones than toilets in Nigeria - UNICEF

More people have access to mobile phones than toilet facilities in Nigeria, UNICEF’s Chief of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Zaid Jurji, has said.

Speaking yesterday at a two-day media dialogue on European Union (EU) Niger Delta Water Project in Port Harcourt, River State, Zaid said it is important for Nigeria to triple her investment in water sanitation and hygiene to achieve the SDG water and sanitation target of 2030.

Quoting the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) report released in January 2018, Zaid said 140 million Nigerians have access to telephone facilities while only 97 million have access to toilets facilities. He added that though people need a cell phone because it has improved a lot in the area of communication, hygiene is most important to environmental and human health.

South Africa Highest court grants approval to private use of cannabis

South Africa’s highest court on Tuesday legalized the use of marijuana in private places.  Pro-marijuana activists who include members of the Rastafarian movement and traditional healers greeted the ruling with loud applause. They have held marches over the years to demand that the law allow people to smoke ‘weed’, which is called ‘dagga’ in South Africa.

In a unanimous ruling read by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, the Constitutional Court decriminalized home consumption, saying “the use of cannabis must be for the personal consumption of the adult”. The ruling also approved growing marijuana for personal consumption.

I Can Take Nigeria To Greater Heights – Bukola Saraki

Bukola Saraki has said that the current administration of President Buhari lacks the will to rescue Nigeria.

The Senate President was in Ondo to gather support for his 2019 presidential ambition.

According to theinfostride, Saraki said “You cannot give what you don’t have. With all due respect to the leadership we have now, they don’t have it. It is time to have the leadership that is vibrant, that’s young, that’s credible, that’s courageous and determined.

“When a man has shown leadership, it’s time to give it to him.

After church's van stolen, anonymous donor buys them a new one

Tom Worstell

Somebody stole an old van from the Southview Christian Church, Pastor Tom Worstell and his congregation felt heartbroken and sorrowful.

According to KCTV5, Pastor Tom Worstell said seven days the church received an outpouring of support throughout the metro.

"People were sharing, it posting about it," he said. "People from all over the country were sharing it."

Comparing Goodluck Jonathan to Muhammadu Buhari is like comparing Jesus Christ to Lucifer" - FFK

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani Kayode was at the Morning Show on Arise TV. 
During the interview, he said:
 "Comparing Goodluck Jonathan to Muhammadu Buhari is like comparing Jehova God, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Living God to Lucifer,the Prince of Darkness and Satan. The devil is alive and well and he lives in the Presidential Villa"

"Comparing Goodluck Jonathan to Muhammadu Buhari is like comparing Jehova God,the Lord Jesus Christ and the Living God to Lucifer,the Prince of Darkness and Satan.The devil is alive and well and he lives in the Presidential Villa"- FFK,The Morning Show,Arise TV, 17th Sept. 2018

— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) September 17, 2018

Boko Haram kills 25-year-old Nigerian midwife, Saifura Khorosa, kidnapped in Rann

A Nigerian midwife, Saifura Hussaini Ahmed Khrosa, who was abducted alongside two of her colleagues in Rann, Borno state in March this year, has been killed.

A statement from the International Committee of Red Cross where Saifura worked, confirmed her death. The statement in part reads

Buhari urges African countries to improve ports infrastructure

According to TheSun President Muhammadu Buhari has Advised African countries to improve on ports infrastructure and utilize all natural maritime endowments to facilitate trade.

Buhari made the plea on Monday in Abuja during the first Regional Conference of International Africa Ports and Harbour (IAPH) with the theme: “Africa Ports and Hinterland Community.”

He said that interconnectivity would improve African countries’ economic competitiveness as targeted under the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan.

Buhari advised that every port should have the complement of rail infrastructure.

“To complement the improvement in trade facilitation, we have improved on upgrading infrastructure.