Year: 2016
Nigeria’s unemployment rate rises to 13. 9 % – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the country’s unemployment rate has risen from 13.3 per cent in the 2nd…
Naira falls as dollar scarcity worsens
The Naira on Friday fell at the parallel market as dollar scarcity worsened ahead of the Christmas season. The Nigerian…
Etisalat loses customers as MTN, Glo gain more
The active users of telecommunications services in the country stand at 153.51 million in October, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)…
Supreme Court dismisses Nyako’s appeal for reinstatement
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed an appeal by ex-governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa, seeking reinstatement to complete his tenure…
How is Mugabe a unifying figure in Zimbabwe?
It is indeed true that ‘Silence in the midst of adversity does not represent peace, but fear’. Such a ‘fear’…
Immigration repatriates 769 illegal immigrants in Cross River
Mrs Funke Adeuyi, Comptroller of Cross River Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says NIS has repatriated 769 illegal…
Stress can lead to mental problem- Psychiatrist
Prof. Alfred Makanjuola, a consultant psychiatrist at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin, has warned Nigerians to guard…
Fake medical doctor bags 1 year sentence
A Kaduna State High Court on Friday sentenced one Sunday Oppa to one year imprisonment and N10,000 fine for parading…
Man docked for stealing fish
A 25-year-oldman, Jimoh Oyekanmi, was on Friday arraigned in an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing fish. Oyekanmi is…
Chidinma releases new album for Christmas
Multi-talented music star, Chidinma has once again reflected her amazing versatility with the release of a new single, ‘For You’…
Kaduna launches door-to-door waste, revenue collection
The Kaduna State Government has officially launched its door-to-door revenue and waste collection, an initiative designed to ensure the evacuation…
Rice smuggling thrives in spite of ban
The smuggling of rice through the land borders has continued to thrive in Badagry area of Lagos State in spite…
Breaking: Soldiers go on the rampage in Borno, turn against officers
Nigerian soldiers of the 21 Brigade of the Nigerian Army deployed to rout Boko Haram from the dreaded Sambisa Forest…
Court Trial: IMF boss knows fate on Monday
Defence lawyers for International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chief, Christine Lagarde, have called for her acquittal on Friday, in their closing…
NDLEA embarks on raid of hideout of drug dealers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Ekiti state command, has embarked on the raid of hideout of suspected drug…
Udoh named Enyimba FC’s new captain
Mfom Udoh has been named Enyimba FC of Aba’s new captain, following Chinedu Udoji’s movement to Kano Pillars FC, ahead…
Stop repression of Shiites, release leader – Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch says Nigerian authorities should end violent repression of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), a minority Shia…
Sokoto Immigration Command Comptroller assumes office
Mr. Habib Adamu, the new Comptroller of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Sokoto Command, has assumed office. This is contained…
Rivers APC members march against Governor Wike
Less 24 hours after Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State led a peaceful protest to the Police headquarters in Port…
2017 budget targeted at reviving economy
Alhaji Aliyu Mustapha, Director, Research and Consultancy, Kano State Chamber of Commerce, Mines, Industry and Agriculture (KACCIMA), says the 2017…
Christian pilgrims should pray for Nigeria -Enugu gov
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has urged the 77 Christian intending pilgrims from the state to pray for the…
Jigawa community donates N.4m blood test kits
The Garingabas Local Health Committee in Malammadori Local Government Council of Jigawa has donated blood test kits worth more than…
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Biometric data uncovers monumental fraud by civil servants nationwide
Biometric data capture of workers nationwide has blocked the siphoning of billions of naira of public funds by some civil…
Pharmaceutical giant fined millions for misleading customers
An Australian court on Friday fined British pharmaceutical giant Reckitt Benckiser a record six million Australian dollars (4.4 million dollars),…
Benue University:4 lecture theatres undergo integrity test
Four prototype lecture theater halls at the Benue State University have been marked for integrity test to ascertain their suitability…
Youth killing at Ojuelegba: Family pleads for justice
A family, whose son was shot dead in Ojuelegba, Lagos, on his 24th birthday, has cried out to police for…
Miss Nigeria unveils 2016 contestants
The organisers of the 40th Miss Nigeria pageant, Daily Times of Nigeria (DTN), on Friday unveiled the 38 contestants from…
Suarez has a £167.5m buyout clause in his new Barcelona contract
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez has agreed a new contract with the Spanish champions that includes a £167.5m buyout clause. The…
Scoring late goals in Manchester United’s DNA – Herrera
The midfielder was overjoyed with his side’s goal at the death but admits he wanted the game wrapped up much…
Senate passes 18 bills in 4 months; adjourns till Jan. 10
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, said that the Senate passed 18 bills between Sept. and…