Year: 2016
Security: Vigilance group cautions landlords
A vigilance group based in Osun, Harmonised Vigilance Group, has urged landlords in the country to be sensitive to the…
Independence anniversary: Golfers to storm Ilorin
Layi Maliki, Captain, Ilorin Golf Club, says at least, 100 golfers across Nigeria will storm Ilorin Golf Club on Friday…
I expect best performance from Falconets — Coach
Peter Dedevbo, the coach of the U-20 female football team, the Falconets, says he expects best performance from players invited…
Osun govt. committed to people’s welfare- Aregbesola
Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun says his administration will continue to adopt new approaches to meet the yearning and aspirations…
NEMA wants Niger farmers to embrace irrigation farming
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised farmers to embrace irrigation instead of the raining season farming to reduce…
I expect free, fair PMAN election- Okoroji
A former Chairman of the Performing Musicians’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Tony Okoroji, says he expects a free and fair…
3 housewives arrested over alleged attempted murder in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested three housewives in connection with the alleged attempted murder of a girl. The…
Birds, locusts swarm threaten harvests in Yobe
Increasing population of Queala birds in Nguru, Ngeji and Ngalda wetlands is threatening bumper harvests in five local government areas…
Ekiti SWAN to hold anti-hooliganism forum
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ekiti Chapter, on Tuesday said it would hold an anti-hooliganism forum for football…
Listening to music good for health- Doctor
Listening to music can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and exercise the brain, a medical expert said on Tuesday. Dr…
Para-soccer: NPC begs Dalung for full recognition
The Nigeria Paralympic Committee (NPC) has appealed to the Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, to give full recognition…
Police arrest 7 over murder in Ebonyi community
The Ebonyi Police Command has arrested seven persons in connection with the murder of a 25-year-old man, Ndubisi Nwali. The…
PTDF to begin training on NIPPS oil, gas facility
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) says it will soon begin to use facilities at the National Institute for Petroleum…
APC Crisis: I’ll consult others before replying Tinubu
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie Oyegun has said that he will not respond…
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Post-debate poll: Hillary Clinton wins round one
Hillary Clinton was deemed the winner of Monday night’s debate by 62% of voters who tuned in to watch, while…
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Clinton, Trump clash in first debate
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump clashed Monday in their first head-to-head debate of the general election season, with Trump in…
ACF, labour reject call for sale of national assets
Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and organised labour have rejected the suggestion for the sale of Nigeria’s strategic assets as a…
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Recession: AfDB steps in with $4.1 billion to support Nigeria
The President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, says the bank has a portfolio of $4.1 billion dollars…
Buhari approves appointment of Chief Executives for 13 agencies
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved the appointments of Chief Executives for 13 Federal Government agencies. Mr Bolaji Adebiyi, the…
Don’t use panic measures to address recession – ECOWAS Parliament
Members of the ECOWAS Parliament have advised Nigeria to avoid using “panic measures” to address the country’s current economic situation.…
I won’t negotiate with Boko Haram until… – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said his government is not ready to negotiate with Boko Haram until it is clear who is…
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How I got N1.6b from Jonathan’s aide – Witness
A witness in the ongoing trial of the personal assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan on domestic matters, Waripamo-Owei Emmanuel…
Boko Haram kills army officer, 3 soldiers again
Boko Haram has so far killed at least eight soldiers in two attacks in Borno State while more than two…
Ambode launches distribution of shoes to 175,000 pupils
Kazeem Ugbodaga Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Monday launched the distribution of shoes and socks to…
NSCDC deploys 20,000 personnel for Edo governorship poll
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Monday said it had deployed 20,000 personnel for Edo governorship election…
Calabar monarch urges Gov. Ayade to review corps members allowances
The Paramount Ruler of Calabar Municipality, HRH, Patrick Oqua-Igbor V, has called on Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River to…
N8bn CBN scam: Plea bargaining stalls trial
Justice Joyce Abdulmaleek of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan on Monday adjourned till Wednesday the trial of four…
Ambode charges judiciary to come up with innovative report
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday declared the 2016/2017 Legal Year open, urging members of the bar and…
Pastor who invaded shrine to be charged for malicious damage
The Ogun Police Command says it will prosecute a Pentecostal pastor, Wale Fagbere, who allegedly invaded a traditional shrine in…
Police confirms killing of Benue traditional ruler
The police in Benue have confirmed the killing of chief Awuhe Alev, the traditional ruler of Mabayongo district, in Katsina…