As far as disasters go, last week was not a happy one even for the shell-shocked people of our dear rumbling country. It is true that our ears, and may be our hearts too, are now used to routine news of disasters that we may have become immune to shock. Yet the death on Sunday…

A far-right Australian senator had to be restrained by security officials Saturday after punching a young man protesting his offensive comments about the Christchurch mosque attacks. Queensland Senator Fraser Anning drew international condemnation for his efforts to blame the attack that killed 49 Muslim worshippers on immigration. Amid the controversy, an unnamed young man threw…

The ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy otherwise known as #CWCTrophyTour driven by Nissan recently concluded a two-day tour of Abuja and Lagos.   The trophy which arrived in Nigeria on 11th through 13th February 2019 was in furtherance of an extensive expedition around the globe, which began Monday 27 August 2018 at the International Cricket…

Australia's former foreign minister says she was mistaken for the spouse of a politician by US First Lady Melania Trump, in her latest comments on the subordinate role of women in conservative politics. Julie Bishop has been vocal about the treatment of senior female politicians since she stepped down after the ouster of former prime…

License plate personalization options in the Australian state of Queensland will soon include emojis, a move that most believe will surely be followed by other states insisting to have similar option. "For quite some time we've seen that you can support your favorite team or your favorite town with a symbol on your number plate,"…

A 41-year-old surfer was airlifted to hospital Sunday after being bitten in a suspected shark attack on Australia's famed Byron Bay. The man was out catching waves shortly after dawn at Belongil Beach when police said he was "bitten on the leg by a shark". Images taken shortly after appeared to show a chunk bitten…

In time past, ahead of the yearly St. Valentine’s Day celebration, an estimated one million roses were exported from Nigeria to other countries by February 10, with a total of $1m accruing to farmers and exporters, The Guardian learnt. But that is no more, as the country now relies solely on importation of the commodity…

Australian ranchers who struggled to keep their cattle alive during a prolonged drought last year are now battling to save herds from record-breaking floods inundating the northeast of the country, officials said on Wednesday.

Maria Sharapova defeated the third seed and defending champion, Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 6/4; 4/6; 6/3 in the Rod Laver Arena. For the men, Roger Federer ran through American youngster, Taylor Fritz 6/2; 7/5; 6/4, while Rafael Nadal detonated Australia’s hope by routing Alex de Minaur 6/1; 6/2; 6/4. Wozniacki and Sharapova had won their…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja pledged that the Federal Government would look into the issue of illegal tax collections to encourage more private sector businesses to thrive in the country. The president made the pledge when he received the leadership of the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers Association of Nigeria (AUFCDN)…

Cardi B found herself entangled in what she has now described as racism upon her arrival at an Australian airport. Ahead of her New Year's Eve performance, the rapper who arrived covered in a blanket from the Paparrazi was said to be spoken vilely to. According to several reports, one of the photographers was heard…

Mercedes-Benz has set a new sales record towards the end of this year despite a volatile market environment. A total of 198,545 vehicles with the three-pointed star were delivered to customers all over the world last month. Under the prevailing challenging conditions, Mercedes-Benz sold more units than ever before in November. Further progress with vehicle…