Philippines
Terrorists kill two soldiers, two-year-old girl
Two soldiers and a two-year-old girl were killed in an attack by suspected Islamist militants in the southern Philippines as the country marked the feast of Eid al-Adha, the military said on Tuesday.
Mr Nigeria: More votes, more chances of winning Mr World
The current Mr Nigeria, Nelson Enwerem, a seasoned model and fashion designer, has appealed to Nigerians to increase their votes and likes for him at the ongoing 2019 Mr World contest.
8chan is under police investigation in the Philippines
Police in the Philippines are investigating the imageboard 8chan, which has been accused of creating a safe space for far-right mass shooters, according to The Wall Street Journal
Mr Nigeria departs for world contest, seeks Nigerians’ votes
Mr Nigeria, Nelson Enwerem, departed the country on Monday for the 2019 Mr World Pageant in the Philippines, with an appeal for votes by his countrymen.
Philippines declares national dengue epidemic with 622 deaths recorded in 2019
The Philippines’ health ministry declared a national dengue epidemic on Tuesday after reporting a spike in the number of cases of the illness, which has left more than 600 people dead since the start of the year.
Nursing, midwifery council licenses 205 new members
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has inducted 205 graduates of nursing and midwifery from foreign institutions who have completed their adaptation programme to practice nursing in Nigeria.
Philippines earthquakes kill at 8, injure 60 people
At least eight people have been killed after three earthquakes struck a province in the Philippines.
Philippines goes wild for ‘force at 40’ Manny Pacquiao
Fans in the Philippines on Sunday roared their approval and rose to their feet imitating the punches of Manny Pacquiao as they declared that their idol was still a boxing force at the age of 40 with his stunning victory over American Keith Thurman.
5.5-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Philippines
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur province in southern Philippines on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
United States’ World Cup triumph secures biggest ever FIFA rankings lead
The United States have opened up the biggest gap at the top of the women's FIFA rankings in history following their World Cup triumph.
Indonesia returns five containers of waste to United States
Indonesia has returned five containers of rubbish to the United States and will not become a “dumping ground”, officials said on Saturday, the latest Southeast Asian country to return imported waste.
Beijing denies ‘hit-and-run’ in South China Sea collision
Beijing confirmed Saturday that a Chinese vessel hit a Philippine fishing boat in a collision which has increased tensions in the disputed South China Sea, but denied claims it was a “hit and run”.
Bride, 13 others killed in Philippine truck accident
Thirteen people including a bride-to-be and two children were killed when the truck they were riding on after attending a traditional pre-wedding ceremony rolled over on a mountain road, police said Sunday.
Philippines sends trash back to Canada
The Philippines has started returning dozens of shipping containers full of trash to Canada after a long-running row over waste exports that has tested diplomatic ties amid threats from firebrand President Rodrigo Duterte.
UNCTAD: China’s trade in creative goods now $191.4 billion
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said China’s trade in creative goods has increased more than fivefold, climbing to US$191.4 billion.
Qatar 2022: London-born Nico Yennaris gets landmark China call-up
Marcello Lippi made Chinese football history on Thursday by calling up London-born former England youth player Nico Yennaris to his international squad.
![Logo of the World Health Organization [WHO]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/28084643-324x235.jpg "Taiwan protests exclusion from WHO annual conference")
Taiwan protests exclusion from WHO annual conference
Taiwan on Tuesday protested against not being invited to the World Health Organisation’s annual conference in Geneva this month following pressure from China.
Three dead, nearly 70 hurt in bus-truck collision in Philippines
Three people were killed and almost 70 others injured when a tour bus collided with a truck in the Philippines, police said on Tuesday.
Recent Stories
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge: Bayern Munich won’t move for injured Leroy Sane
The Manchester City winger, who has two years left on his contract, faces an estimated seven months on the sidelines after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in the Community Shield against Liverpool.
PSN endorses “tiered accreditation” to control drugs sale
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, has endorsed a proposed “tiered accreditation system” to control the flow and sale of medicines by patent and proprietary medicine vendors.
Liverpool’s Dejan Lovren prioritising move to Roma – agent
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has prioritised a move to Serie A side Roma, according to agent Alessandro Lucci.
Kenyan players jailed 15 years for gang rape
A Kenyan court on Friday sentenced two rugby players to 15 years in prison for the gang rape of a female singer at a birthday party last year.
Oyo government to partner NDE on youth empowerment schemes – governor
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has stated that his administration will partner with the National Directorate of Employment to take youths of the state out of poverty.
Most Popular
Moses Simon joins Nantes on loan
Levante have shipped off Moses Simon on a season-long loan to French ligue 1 side Nantes and according to the Super Eagles attacking midfielder, he was looking forward to the new challenge.
CAF: Kano Pillars get first-leg win, Enyimba, Tornadoes lose
Kano Pillars got a 3-2 win over Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko in their first leg CAF Champions League preliminary fixture on Saturday at the Sani Abacha stadium, Kano.
President Buhari mourns Dan Madami Daura
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Daura, Katsina State, joined thousands of people in mourning Alhaji Abdulrahman Danmalam, who was the Dan Madami and a District Head in the palace of the Emir of Daura.
Tecno tasks device manufacturers on impacting Nigerians
Phone manufacturer Tecno has called on device makers to help impact the lives of Nigerians. The company said that Original Equipment Manufacrurers, OEMs, should not just be about manufacturing devices but making a positive difference in the lives of the average Nigerian.
Video: Masquerade set ablaze comes out unhurt
An Ogun Masquerade, Danafojura, pulled a fire stunt at an event attended by residents of the state at Ojude Oba Festival on Aug. 13.