South Africa's Stock Exchange Suspends MTN's Stocks

The problems of telecommunications giants MTN seemed to increase yesterday after the South Africa stock exchange suspended trading it's shares. A senior official at the exchange's surveillance department, Peter Redman said the suspension took effect from this morning. "Yes, trading in MTN shares has been suspended and the information was broadcast across the trading platform".

MTN is currently facing a N1.04trillion fine in Nigeria.

Abandoned New Born Baby Found In Bush In Ilorin

A new born baby was found in the early hours of yesterdays morning. He was found abandoned in a polythene bag in a bush in the Tanke area of Ilorin. The baby was found by some good hearted residents of the area, cleaned up and then handed to a motherless babies home. More pics after the cut.

PICS: President Buhari At The Funeral Of Late Emir Of Borgu

President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu arrived today the late Emir of Borgu’s palace to join a host of others to bid him farewell. The late Emir of Borgu, Alhaji Haliru Dantoro Kitoro III (Mai Borgu), who was a former Minister and ex-senator died on Friday in a German hospital at the age of 77.More pics after the cut.

Father Of Two Tortured To Death By Policemen In Sokoto

 

When Sadiya Shehu Shinkafi of Shinkafi, Zamfara State, sent her younger brother, Shehu Yahaya, to buy some chickens at the Teke market in the neighbouring Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, she never knew she would never see him alive again. His lifeless body was reportedly found in a nearby bush.

#OnThisDay In World History. 2nd November

Today 2nd November has had some things happen in history and are sure worth knowing. Here are a few. Enjoy:

Nigeria Moves To Split Up Delayed Oil Industry Bill

Nigeria looks set to unbundle a long-awaited oil law to speed up its passage through parliament, potentially unlocking billions of dollars in frozen investments.

U-17 World Cup: We Cruise To Semi-Final

Last night, Nigeria were able to cruise into the semi-final of the U-17 World Cup going on in Chile after recording a 3-0 win over Brazil U-17.