Archaeologists in Peru say the 227 bodies they have unearthed from a site used by the pre-Columbian Chimu culture is the biggest-ever discovery of sacrificed children. The children, who were aged between four and 14, were sacrificed in a ritual to honour the Chimu culture’s gods. (Photo: AFP Archaeologists have been digging since last year…

Rafael Nadal launched his tilt at a fourth US Open title with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 rout of Australian world number 60 John Millman on Tuesday. Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after scoring a point while playing John Millman of Australia during their Round 1 men’s Singles tennis match at the 2019 US Open at…

By Victoria Ojeme ABUJA— In what appears to be a retaliatory move, the United States government has announced a hike in price for all classes of visa for Nigerians, effective August 29, 2019. In a statement, yesterday, the US Embassy in Nigeria decried the cost of visa imposed on US citizens visiting Nigeria, saying it…

The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Worldwide, under the leadership of Chief (Engr.) Joe Omene, some weeks back, lifted the suspension of two executive members of the youth wing, Comrade Louis Anidi, President and Comrade Efemena Umukoro, Secretary. Omene Some months back, the duo were handed indefinite suspension by the parent body over gross misconduct at…

The Kogi chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says it has not endorsed any aspirant or party for the Nov. 16 governorship election in the state. CAN Dr John Ibenu, its chairman, said this at the CAN Extra-Ordinary Extended Exco Meeting held at Chapel of Freedom Int’l, Lokoja, on Monday. There have been…

The Partnership Initiative in the Niger Delta (PIND) has assured oil palm producers of value addition, best practices and profitability in the oil palm value chain. Dr Samuel Dare, a consultant on oil palm value chain and co-facilitator in the oil palm intervention, gave the assurance at a stakeholders meeting on Monday in Port Harcourt….

The Director-General of National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim has encouraged corps members to inter-marry. wedding ring Ibrahim made the call on Monday when he paid an unscheduled visit to the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Wamakko, Sokoto State. Kid witch: Youths stop police from arresting suspected killer-parents in Ondo(Opens in a new browser…

The Screening Committee of  the All Progressives Congress (APC)  has approved Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi and three other aspirants for the Aug. 29 primary of the party. Yahaya Bello The committee approved the four aspirants out of the 16 aspirants that have indicated interests in participating in the state governorship election on Nov. 16….

The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Dingyadi says the International Criminal Police Investigation (INTERPOL) is the best agency to track criminal activities in view of its global outreach. Dingyadi disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the opening of the Nigeria INTERPOL week. Police arrest pastor over alleged rape in Oyo(Opens in a new…

The Nigerian embassy in Washington DC on Monday condemned the criminal act by 77 Nigerians for alleged fraud in the U. S. FBI agents In a statement on Monday, the embassy said the Federal Government “condemns such  criminal acts in all ramifications”. Mr Mohammed Suleiman, the Senior Counsellor/Head of Chancery, signed the statement on behalf of the…