Uber demotes exec at center of self-driving tech lawsuit

Uber has demoted an executive heading its self-driving car operations who has been at the center of a lawsuit filed by Alphabet’s Waymo accusing the ride-sharing giant of theft.

An Uber spokesman on Thursday confirmed media reports that Anthony Levandowski would step down from his role.

Thailand police get arrest warrant for Red Bull heir

A court in Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for the heir to Red Bull energy drink fortune who is accused of a deadly hit-and-run accident.

Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya is accused of fleeing the scene of a 2012 crash involving his Ferrari after allegedly hitting a police motorcycle that resulted in the officer’s death.

Zidane calls on French to ‘avoid’ voting for Le Pen

French football star and Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane called Friday on his countrymen to do their “utmost to avoid” voting far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen into office.

Le Pen, leader of the National Front party, was voted into the second round of French elections at the weekend and is now engaged in a fierce run-off with her globalist rival and centrist frontrunner Emmanuel Macron.

Liberia tests mystery illness after 11 unexplained deaths

Liberia said Friday that samples from people struck down by a mystery illness are being tested abroad after 11 unexplained deaths, though Ebola has been ruled out.

The unidentified illness has affected 19 people in Greenville, southeastern Liberia, who began showing symptoms on April 24, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed.

Nigerian arrested for peddling drugs in India

A Nigerian national is currently assisting Indian authorities in its investigations after he was caught peddling drugs.

Ugochukwu John Nnadi was nabbed by the Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Navi Mumbai police on Thursday afternoon for trying to sell mephedrone rock and powder.

Customs officials finds $1.3m in airport luggage

The Customs officials on Friday found 1.3 million dollars in luggage at Dusseldorf Airport.

Police said that they have started investigating whether the money is connected with drug trade, since most of the money was in small notes.

Suspected herdsmen invade Wole Soyinka’s home in Ogun

People suspected to be herdsmen recently invaded the residence of Professor Wole Soyinka, renowned playwright, in Ogun State reports have said.

The invasion was made public by the 82-year-old scholar on Friday while speaking at a forum in Freedom Park, Lagos.

Tottenham to play at Wembley next season and demolish White Hart Lane

Tottenham Hotspur will play all of their home games at Wembley Stadium in the 2017-18 season during the construction of their new stadium, the club announced on Friday.

Spurs had to decide by Monday whether they would use the national stadium for all home league and cup matches and have chosen to accept their option.

Manchester United to honour electrocuted Nigerians against Swansea

Manchester United have confirmed that the electrocuted Nigerian fans will be remembered at the Old Trafford when they host Swansea in a league fixture on Sunday

Tragedy struck during the Red Devils’ Europa League encounter as Anderlecht as the football fans were electrocuted at Nyagasang, Calabar.

Captivating makeup photos of Rukky Sanda

She actress looked captivating in her makeup for Eniola Badmus' father's burial ceremony.

Aaron Hernandez’s estate is worth nothing: court records

Aaron Hernandez's estate is currently worth nothing, according to court records, but there is an offer to buy the former Patriot tight end's house.

The fiancee of the ex-New England star — who committed suicide last week in prison — and her lawyer said in an affidavit filed Wednesday in probate court that his estate is worth "$0.00" with “no monies available and no identifiable personal assets.”

British police thwart active terrorism plot after woman shot

British police on Friday thwarted an active terrorism plot after a woman was shot during an armed raid on a house in north London.

Neil Basu, Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, told journalists that six people had been arrested in an operation which saw counter-terrorism officers using CS gas storm a London property.

Barcelona and Real Madrid would find Premier League tough – Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes Barcelona and Real Madrid would find it difficult to cope with the intensity of the Premier League.

The 49-year-old has the Reds, third in the table with four games remaining, on track for Champions League qualification in his first full season in England’s top flight.

Five killed in suspected cult clashes in Rivers

At least, five people have been reportedly killed in fresh cult clashes at Omudiogwa community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State.

It was gathered that armed cultists invaded Omudioga, Wednesday night in search of members of a rival group, killing at least five people, including one who was beheaded.

U.S. based businessman to set up $2bn dollar modular refinery in Edo

U.S.-based businessman, Mr Charles Ihaza, says he has acquired about 453.9 hectares of land to establish a modular refinery in Eghudu, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo.

Ihaza said this at an Open Forum organised on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed refinery in Benin.

No North London power shift to Spurs – Arsenal’s Wenger

Arsene Wenger has denied that there is a power shift in North London, despite Tottenham being set to finish above Arsenal for the first time in his 21-year reign as manager.

Arsenal take on Spurs in what could be the last North London derby at White Hart Lane on Sunday, with Tottenham 14 points ahead of their rivals.

Nightlife in Abuja’s biggest satellite town

Kubwa is unarguably the biggest satellite town in Nigeria’s Federal Capita; Territory and has continued to grow by the day, with new layouts being developed. Virtually every bank has presence in the area, to the extent that residents of Kubwa who do not have business to do in the city centre could stay for months without leaving the suburban district. 

The sprawling town expectedly boasts of many hotels and hospitality and leisure centres, otherwise called joints, where fun-seekers unwind.  

Court jails 15, remands others over Mushin gang war

Fifteen suspects have pleaded guilty of involving in the clash between two gangs in Idi Oro, Mushin, Lagos State, which claimed the life of a load carrier, identified only as Kayode.

The suspects were arraigned with 24 others on Thursday at the Lagos State Mobile Court on four counts bordering on breach of the peace and unlawful possession of cannabis.

PUNCH Metro had reported that the rival groups – Alamutu boys and Akala boys – clashed over the sharing of money collected from traders in a market in the community.

Afe Babalola wants number of children pegged at two

Elder statesman and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, Aare Afe Babalola, has called on the Federal Government to enact a law regulating the number of children a family should have to two as is currently the trend in China to curtail the negative impact the country’s ever increasing population is having on the provision of quality education.

Sheriff pulls out of PDP’s reconciliation moves

The Ali Modu Sheriff led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its withdrawal from the reconciliation moves initiated by former President Goodluck Jonathan.

A statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by Sheriff's deputy, Cairo Ojougboh, alleged that Jonathan lost control of the meeting he convened and allowed the "dissident Makarfi led group continue with their anti party activities"

Balotelli tells Cassano he has ‘few friends’ following criticism

Nice striker Mario Balotelli has hit back at former Italy teammate Antonio Cassano after he suggested he was overrated in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport on Thursday.

Cassano said that Balotelli had his agent Mino Raiola to thank for the opportunities he has been given, adding that the 26-year-old, as well as Paul Pogba and James Rodriguez, have all benefited from fortune.

Boy shoots 13-year-old sister to death after birthday hug

A United States teenager shot his 13-year-old sister in the back of the head after she gave him a birthday hug in their Florida home.

According to the police, 17-year-old Martaevious Santiago pointed a loaded semi-automatic handgun at Tedra King as she walked away and pulled the trigger, killing her. He claimed it was an accident.

Abubakar Audu’s Son Finally Reveals The Real Cause Of His Death

Mohammed Audu, Eldest Son of Prince Abubakar Audu, a ormer Governor of Kogi State and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the November 21, 2015, has revealed the real cause of his father’s death.

Ex-Gabon player dies in training: Aubameyang, others pay tribute

Moise Brou Apanga, a Gabonese footballer of Ivorian origin died on Wednesday during a training session, the football association has disclosed.

The 35-year-old was a member of the Gabonese club, FC 105, and was said to have succumbed to a heart attack, according to the Football Federation (FEGAFOOT). The association said the country had lost a brave son who defended the national flag.

I remember Gaddafi; Africa is suffering due to egoism - Obiang Nguema

Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo remembered the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi during a two-day state visit to Uganda where he stressed on pan-Africanism.

Obiang Nguema told the media at the Ugandan State House in Entebbe on Wednesday that Africa’s problem is due to lack of unity to counter its challenges.

Nigerian military says 15 Boko Haram fighters shot dead in Sambisa forest

Nigeria’s military says at least 15 gunmen believed to be Boko Haram Islamic extremists have been shot dead during a battle with soldiers.

Spokesman Kingsley Samuel says in a statement that the fighting occurred Thursday morning when the extremists attacked a base in the Sambisa forest in northern Nigeria.

I don't regret it -Says wife arrested for chopping off husband's penis

A jealous wife has been arrested after cutting off her husband's penis - with a pair of scissors.

Liezel Betitta, 32, was convinced that husband 'Mark' was having an affair with a friend's wife at a building firm where he worked in Iloilo City, the Philippines.

Romance Scam: EFCC Arrests ''Yahoo Boy' for Defrauding American Citizen of $5,260

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday 27th April, 2017, arraigned one Onuoha Danhessy Akachukwu (alias Joe Dickson) before Justice J.K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on a 6-count charge bordering on Conspiracy and Obtaining Money by False Pretense to the tune of Five Thousand Two Hundred and Sixty American U S Dollars ($5,260).

Enyeama Reacts To Possible Return To Super Eagles

The Lille goalkeeper called time on his international career with the Super Eagles in 2015 after a publicized dispute with ex-coach Sunday Oliseh, who stripped him of the captaincy for reporting late to camp.

There has been talk in some quarters that Enyeama may return to the team but he has hinted that the decision is not in his hands, or in other words the Nigerian Federation and manager Rohr will have to decide whether they want him or not.