Year: 2015
I’ll make sure NYSC continues to drive national unity – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja pledged that his administration will take all necessary actions to maintain and improve the…
Buhari orders fast-track environmental clean-up of Ogoniland
In keeping with his avowed commitment to working for the development and well-being of all Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday…
6,000 Applicants Jostle For Garment Factory Jobs In C/River
Mr Christian Ita, the Chief Press Secretary and Special Assistant to Cross River Governor, said over 6,000 applicants applied for…
Osinbajo Assures Automobile Industry Of Govt Support
Daniels Ekugo Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has assured local vehicle manufacturers that the new administration will always take a…
Ambode Orders Release Of N11b To Pay Pension Arrears
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday directed Pension Cash Assets to immediately release N11 billion to offset…
ECOWAS Parliamentarian Advocates Free Education
A member of ECOWAS Parliament, Sen. Haward Taylor, of Liberia on Wednesday in Abuja urged all ECOWAS member countries to…
‘You Are Luckier Than Prophet Isaiah’, Pope Tells Altar Boys
Pope Francis joked on Wednesday while addressing the 10,000 altar servers gathered at St. Peter’s Square, that: “You are more…
Police Kill 2 Robbery Suspects
The police in Delta State, on Wednesday, said they had killed two armed robbery suspects in Asaba. Police spokesperson, DSP…
Bricklayer Remanded Over Motorcycle Theft
An Akure Chief Magistrate, Mrs Olayinka Omole, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of a 22-year-old bricklayer, Wisdom Emmanuel, at Olokuta…
Obiano At 60: Bishop Urges Support, Respect For Constituted Authorities
Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor of the Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra, on Wednesday called on Nigerians to be patriotic and accord…
Special Olympics: Coca-Cola Hails Team Nigeria’s Victory
Daniels Ekugo Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited has congratulated Nigeria’s Unified Soccer team for emerging the winner of the 7-Aside Unified Soccer…
Tanker kills policeman in Lagos
A Police Sergeant attached to the Taskforce for dismantling tanker traffic in Apapa area of Lagos was on Tuesday crushed…
Ndigbo group commends Buhari over appointment of NNPC GMD
A group representing the people of South East Nigeria, the Ndigbo Cultural Society of Nigeria (NCSN) has commended President Muhammadu…
Many Banks Suffering From Cultural Complex –Lolu Akinwunmi
Funsho Arogundade Immediate Past Chairman, Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria, APCON and CEO, Prima Garnet Africa Group, Mr. Lolu Akinwumi,…
Ambode Swears In 19 New Perm. Secs, Warns Against Compromise
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday swore in 19 new Permanent Secretaries, warning them against compromise in…
Senate Rule: It’s still not late for Saraki to resign
Eromosele Ebhomele Former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mufutau Egberongbe, has said Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki,…
EFCC docks banker for N27m fraud
Eromosele Ebhomele A banker, Bawa Momodu, is standing before Justice I.E Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Port…
Funke Akindele, Kate Henshaw, Others Present ‘London Life, Lagos Living’
Funsho Arogundade Have you experienced the mannerism and attitude of some London returnees in Lagos? If not, then you will…
Gov. Dickson, Alamieyeseigha not sent out of Bayelsa meeting- PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has denied media reports that the Bayelsa state Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson and Chief Diepreye…
Battered Falcons Return From Bata
The Super Falcons returned to the country last night following their elimination from the 2016 Olympics qualifying race by Equatorial…
Lagos Deputy Gov Dissociates Self From Internet Scammers
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule has alerted the general public that some unscrupulous elements have been using…
Man Charged With Forcing Manhood Into Girl’s Mouth
Cyriacus Izuekwe A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged before Isolo Magistrates’ Court for defiling and engaging a 4-year-old…
Nigerian troops clear all planted explosives by Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army says troops in recovery operations have cleared all roads in the northeast of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs),…
Can Igbo Play Opposition Politics In Nigeria For 10 Years?
By Joe Igbokwe I want Igbo nation where I come from to play opposition politics in Nigeria, at least in…
Delta LG chairman suspended over financial misconduct, insecurity
Jethro Ibileke/Asaba The Chairman of Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta state, Mr. Henry Baro, has been suspended indefinitely by…
Stakeholders Seek Uniform Admission Process Into Tertiary Institutions
In spite of the existence of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME),…
OPIC Begins Work On Isheri New Estate
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta As part of its rebuilding mission across the nooks and crannies of Ogun State, an arm of housing…
Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Aro ranked 6th in Africa, 1st in Nigeria
The Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun state has been ranked best hospital in Nigeria by Ranking Web of World…
Badeh’s Sad Confession
The recent shocking revelation by the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (retd), that he…
Ex-Wrestling Legend, Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka, Diagnosed With Cancer
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka has been diagnosed with stomach cancer, The Wrap reports. The 72-year-old Hall…