Year: 2016
NGO provides free medical care in Edo
Five hundred men and women are to benefit from a free medical treatment sponsored by Yakson Initiative Organisation in conjunction…
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First gay bishop emerges in Church of England
The bishop of Grantham has become the first Church of England bishop to say that he is gay and in…
Insecurity: NAF vows to protect nation’s territorial integrity
The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has urged its officers and soldiers to keep fit and be ready for deployment or…
FRSC convicts 25 motorists in Jos
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Plateau Command, has convicted 25 motorists in Jos over various road traffic offences. The…
APC inaugurates caretaker officers in Gombe
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated caretaker officers for the Gombe State chapter…
Recession: Nigeria urged to invest in renewable energy
A development economist, Dr Chidi Onuoha, says the solution for Nigeria to come out of the current economic recession is…
Nigerians want world leaders to prioritise Africa’s development
Some Nigerians have appealed to world leaders attending the forthcoming G20 summit in China to consider the development of Africa…
Edo election: INEC accredits 44 observer groups
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has accredited 44 observer groups for the Sept.10 gubernatorial election in Edo. The INEC…
UK to help Nigeria overcome economic, security challenges
The United Kingdom will assist Nigeria to overcome its current economic and security challenges, UK Minister for International Development, James…
ASUU decries reduction of budgetary allocation to education
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has decried the reduction of the Federal Government’s allocation to the education sector…
Teenagers arrested for attempting to sell unborn babies
The Abia State Police Command have arrested two teenage girls identified as Esther Odum and Ebere Ejimadu for allegedly attempting…
Ritualists pluck out man’s eyes in Bauchi
19-year-old Hussain Emmanuel, from Bauchi State says his eyes were removed by people who wanted to use them for ritual…
NDLEA arrests female pilgrim at Abuja airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), recently arrested a 55-year-old female pilgrim to Saudi Arabia, Mrs. Binuyo…
I am unaware of Rohr’s appointment – Dalung
Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has insisted that he was not kept in the know as the Nigeria Football Federation…
Sultan announces Monday, Sept.12 Eid El-Kabir Day
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced Monday, Sept. 12 as the Eid-El-Kabir Day, 1437 AH. This…
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FBI releases Hillary Clinton email report
Hillary Clinton repeatedly told the FBI she couldn’t recall key details and events related to classified information procedures, according to…
Injured Messi out of World Cup qualifier
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s 2018 World Cup qualifier in Venezuela on Tuesday after injuring his groin in Thursday’s 1-0…
2015 ULSU executives speak at last
Forget the attempts by some students to defame; University of Lagos is indisputably school of first choice and nation’s pride…
US Election: Trump catches up to Clinton in latest poll
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has pulled into an effective tie with Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, erasing a substantial deficit…
Tanzania coach predicts tough game against Super Eagles
Tanzania national football team coach, Charles Nkwasa, says the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Nigeria`s Super Eagles will…
Ritualists remove teenager’s eyes in Bauchi
A 19-year old man in the northern Nigerian state of Bauchi says his eyes were removed by people who wanted…
Fake NYSC member steals INEC card reader in Edo
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Sam Olumekun, Friday announced the arrest of an unidentified man who disguised…
NPA insists on dollar payment for port services
The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday insisted on dollarisation of transactions and urged terminal operators to…
Economic Crunch: Sokoto withdraws 39 students from UAE
Sokoto State Government has given approval for the transfer back home of its 39 students currently studying in various schools…
Lassa Fever hits Bauchi, Rivers, Gombe, Plateau
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Friday, confirmed five cases of Lassa Fever in Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau and…
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Police say 14 oil workers kidnapped in Rivers
The police in Rivers State have confirmed the abduction of 14 workers of Nestoil by gunmen in Port Harcourt. The…
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What is President Buhari doing with the economy?
Garba Shehu LET me start by asking an important question: who wants to kill racy introspection? There is a cacophony…
Breaking: Aguero banned for 3 games for elbow
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will miss Saturday’s derby against Manchester United in the Premier League after being banned for…
Joshua to defend IBF title in November
Anthony Joshua will attempt to defend his IBF world heavyweight title at the Manchester Arena on 26 November. Unbeaten Joshua,…
Navy reiterates commitment to defend Nigeria’s waterways
The Nigerian Navy has reiterated its commitment to defending Nigeria’s territorial waters for economic prosperity in line with its zero…