Year: 2015
Rivers commission summons ex-commissioner
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry investigating the Chibuike Amaechi administration in Rivers has summoned a former Commissioner for Agriculture, Emmanuel…
UN sets agenda for President Buhari
The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday set a development agenda for President Muhammadu Buhari, with the management and development of…
Chess federation to introduce chess to 12,000 school children
Licon Adeyemi, President, Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF), says the federation plans to introduce 12,000 school children to the game in…
Revival of Textile Industries irrevocable—El-Rufai
The Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State, on Tuesday said his administration’s resolve to revive the ailing Textile industry was…
World Athletics Championships: Bolt, Gatlin advance into 200m semis
The duo of Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin on Tuesday remained on course for their 200 metres final rematch as…
Christian Journalists promote integrity
In line with the anti-corruption drive by President Muhammadu Buhari-led government, the Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ) is set…
Nigerians in Diaspora cannot vote now – Buhari
Nigerians living abroad will have to wait before they can realise their dream of participating in elections taking place at…
Suspected cattle rustler arrested among prospective pilgrims
The military task force from Zamfara on Tuesday arrested a suspected cattle rustler among some prospective pilgrims from Tsafe Local…
Super Eagles to play Tanzania 2:30pm Nigerian time
The Tanzania Football Federation has confirmed that the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between the Taifa Stars and Super…
Buhari slams NASS jumbo pay, fumes at RMAFC
President Muhammadu Buhari has rebuked the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission for approving excessive remunerations for some political office…
Kwankwaso floors PDP in court, retains Senate seat
Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano The immediate past governor of Kano State, northwest Nigeria and Senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District, Engr. Rabi’u…
Globacom launches e-payment, unveils 10,000 mobile money agents
As a follow-up to the launch of Glo Xchange and the successful training of prospective agents in over thirty states…
Jonathan recruited 1600 into Immigration, not Parradang – NIS Senior Officers
Senior officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has reacted to the suspension of Comptroller-General of Immigration, David Shikfu Parradang,…
Buhari blames wicked manipulation for escalation of fuel subsidy
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja blamed past administrations for the current situation in which Nigeria is forced to spend…
DIGITAL TV TALK: What To Do When Your TV Pictures Freeze
SPONSORED Frozen television pictures kill joy almost as fast as you can switch on your TV set. Midway through a…
National Identity card will enhance credibility of voting process – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said the national identity card project is important as a means of confirming Nigeria’s population,…
8,700 troops to combat Boko Haram
8,700 troops to combat Boko Haram Member countries of the Lake Chad Basin Commission are to deploy 8,700 troops to…
Group warns CJN against diminishing integrity of NJC
Eromosele Ebhomele The Civil Societies Coalition for the Emancipation of Osun State, CSCEO, a civil rights group based in Osun…
Maritime Safety: Ambode calls for West Africa Regional Collaboration
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has added his voice to the call for regional integration among countries…
Street hawker charged with arson, attempted murder
Akin Kuponiyi Men of Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department of Lagos state Police Command, Panti-Yaba, Lagos, Tuesday arraigned a street…
Arik crew member arrested in UK over banned substance
Henry Ojelu An Arik Air cabin crew member as on Monday night arrested at Heathrow Airport London by the UK…
Bank manager arrested for demolishing hubby’s factory
Cyriacus Izuekwe Twelve suspected thugs have been arrested and charged before Isolo Magistrates’ court for their alleged involvement in the…
Police arrest 14 suspected cult members in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State on Tuesday said that it arrested 14 suspected cult members for allegedly terrorising Mushin…
6 dead, many injured in Damaturu bomb explosion
Six people, including two suspected suicide bombers, have died in two bomb explosions that occurred on Tuesday in Damaturu. DSP…
Cuban agriculture threatened by worst drought in 115 years
Cuba’s agriculture is being threatened by the worst drought to hit the Caribbean in over a century. The drought is…
Brave residents arrest 4 robbery suspects
Cyriacus Izuekwe Brave residents of Ayobo in Ipaja area have arrested four robbery suspects who allegedly came in the night…
Wizkid showers Ibadan fans with cash at #StarMusicTrek concert
Funsho Arogundade Afro-pop music star, Wizkid was at his best on Saturday, 22 August at the Star Music Trek concert…
Auto spare parts market goes online
Daniels Ekugo To offer vehicle owners craving quality, affordable auto spare parts, Izzy Parts entered into the Nigerian market with…
NEMA distributes relief materials to over 2,000 flood victims
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Monday in Daura, Katsina State, distributed relief materials to at least 2,000 flood-disaster…
KWASU lecturers, management at war over inauguration of ASUU
The Management and academic staff of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete are at loggerheads over the inauguration of the…