Year: 2016
Kano gov. swears in new commissioner
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, on Thursday, restated the commitment of his administration to serve the people of the…
Mexico president blasts Trump’s policies as ‘huge threat’ after meeting
Mexico’s president rebuked Donald Trump as a threat to his country just hours after painting a positive picture of talks…
IGP orders CPs to dismantle roadblocks
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris, on Wednesday directed all Commissioners of Police to dismantle all roadblocks set…
Mark Zuckerberg’s visit gives Nigerian startups much-needed boost
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria, his first to sub-Saharan Africa, has put the country’s tech businesses firmly in…
Benue gov. urged to sack non-performing political appointees
A Social Critic and Finance Consultant, Mr Nath Apir, has advised Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue to sack non-performing political…
Six arraigned for robbing Vanguard publisher
Six persons suspected to have been involved in the robbery of the Vanguard newspaper publisher, Mr Sam Amuka, have been…
Chef goes deaf after eating ‘death noodles’
A British chef who ate the world’s hottest noodles – 4,000 times stronger than Tabasco sauce – went deaf for…
You are incompetent, resign now – PDP tells Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Wednesday, said the latest report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has…
Ohanaeze youths denies involvement with Biafra
The Ohaneze Youth Council (OYC), a socio-political group, has declared that it is not in any way involved in the…
FG, Bauchi govt to revive Durbar Festival
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the Federal Government will collaborate with Bauchi State to resuscitate…
Lagos SS3 students to resume Sept 5
The Lagos State Ministry of Education on Wednesday directed all students promoted to Senior Secondary School 3 in public Secondary…
Bloomberg: Dangote loses $5.4b
Bloomberg in its latest Billionaire Index reports that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has lost $ 5.4 billion in his…
Gabon parliament set ablaze after Bongo declared winner
Angry protesters torched Gabon’s parliament Wednesday after President Ali Bongo was declared winner of what he claimed was a “peaceful…
Operation Crocodile Smile: Troops arrest East-West way robbers
Troops participating in Operation Crocodile Smile have arrested five suspects known to be terrorising East-West road, between Ughelli and and…
Friendly: Super Eagles thrash Akwa United FC 3-0
The Super Eagles on Wednesday thrashed Akwa United of Uyo, 3-0 in a friendly match to prepare the national team…
50% pregnant women suffering from Anaemia- Expert
GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN A Professor of Gynaecology and Obstetrics at the University College Hospital, UCH, Oladosu Ojengbede on Wednesday said that…
UI begins pre-admission screening of candidates
GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN The University of Ibadan has requested all candidates who made the university their most preferred institution of choice…
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Why Aero Airlines collapsed
David O. Kuranga The administration of President Buhari announced over a year ago that they plan to overhaul Nigeria’s aviation…
Governor Amosun appoints Igbo man Permanent Secretary
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, southwest, Nigeria has approved the appointment of an Igbo man and 13…
Governor Wike suspends 4 commissioners, others
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Wednesday suspended four commissioners, Head of Service and Special Adviser on Lands for three…
Boko Haram is finished – General Irabor
Major General Lucky Irabor, Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Nigeria’s military operation set up to battle Boko Haram, said the…
Mark Zuckerberg is enjoying himself in Lagos, jogging
Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg has been enjoying all his moments in Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria, since he began…
Aero Airline suspends operations
Aero Contractors Airline suspended all its scheduled services indefinitely from Thursday Sept. 1. The airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Fola…
Ondo poll: APC must unite to dethrone a spent PDP-Tinubu
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu says the party in Ondo State must shun all…
Ali Bongo to be declared winner in Gabon
Incumbent Ali Bongo will soon be declared winner of the Gabonese presidential election, according to an official result leaked to…
Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff impeached
Brazil’s Senate overwhelmingly in the final phase of her impeachment trial voted on Wednesday to remove President Dilma Rousseff from…
US commercial flight lands in Cuba first time in 50 years
A US commercial flight has arrived in Cuba for the first time in more than half a century. JetBlue Flight…
Talata-Mafara killings: Police identify 14 suspects
The Zamfara State Police Command said it had identified 14 persons as masterminds and perpetrators of the Aug. 22, Talata-Mafara…
EU seeks to ban psychoactive drug
The European Union executive on Wednesday proposed to ban a new psychoactive drug, known as Black Mamba. The union said…
ABU signs MoU to provide laptops for students on loan
The authorities of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with a computer firm, Omatek,…