Year: 2016
Akarigbo was an accomplished monarch, says Gbenga Daniel
Former governor of Ogun State and the Arole of Remoland, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has described His Royal Majesty, Oba Michael…
Lagos declares zero tolerance for criminal activities
The Lagos State Government on Friday reassured residents of its ability to combat all forms of crime within the State…
How Ambode managed to increase the life span of Lagosians
By Seun Bisuga In July 2015, research from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, King’s College London, and…
Ghost Workers Quandary: Coalition and Collection of interest in Adamawa
By David Dimas Payroll fraud (the placement of non-existing, underage, retired or deceased staff’s names on the payroll especially of…
Access Bank’s CSR drive and why people come first
Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe the current CEO and Group managing director of Access Bank, one of Nigeria’s top five banking institutions,…
8 workers killed in building collapse
No fewer than eight workers died when a portion of a building under construction collapsed in the western Indian city…
Rerun: APC wins Imo north senatorial, 2 state constituencies
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr Ben Uwajumogu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) winner of Imo…
Jibrin accuses Speaker Dogara of attempted burglary
Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has accused the Speaker of the House, Yakubu…
New Technical Adviser for Super Eagles in August – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it will announce the appointment of a Technical Adviser for the Super Eagles in…
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Schweinsteiger retires from international football
Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has announced his retirement from international football after making 120 appearances for Germany. The 31-year-old…
10 escape public execution in Indonesia
Indonesia executed four convicted drug traffickers, including three Nigerians, early on Friday as it pushed ahead with its “war against…
#SaveMayowa Campaign: Police, LUTH probe alleged scam
The Lagos State Police Command has waded into the controversy surrounding the #SaveMayowa campaign which a popular blogger described as…
N100m Tax Debt: FIRS seals two firms in Abuja
The Federal Inland Revenue Service, Thursday, sealed the offices of two Abuja-based firms over tax liabilities totalling N100.8 million. The…
Hillary Clinton promises ‘clear-eyed’ vision
U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Thursday the challenges facing Americans demand steady leadership and a collective spirit, contrasting…
Assailants kill guard, injure policeman at UniJos VC’s residence
Assailants on Thursday attacked the private residence of Prof. Sebastine Maimako, the Vice Chancellor, University of Jos, killing his guard…
Pictures: Oshiomhole’s day in pictures
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State on Thursday received dignitaries in his office as well as addressed a rally of…
EFCC arraigns ex- Ebonyi council chair, 2 others for N25m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday, arraigned a former Coordinator of Afikpo South Local Government Development Centre…
Boko Haram attacks UN team, soldiers, many wounded
Nigerian Islamists group, Boko Haram made a daring move today by attacking a team of United Nations officials on their…
Breaking: Indonesia executes 2 Nigerians, 1 Senegalese
Indonesian authorities have executed four convicted drug offenders, CNN affiliate CNN Indonesia reported Friday. Those executed were two Nigerians, one…
Ize-Iyamu didn’t make me governor-Oshiomhole
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has taken a swipe at the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…
Land grabbing law’ll eradicate hardship in Ikorodu-Lawmaker
The Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Sanai Agunbiade says the bill against land grabbing recently passed into law…
Attorney-General seeks new prosecution policy
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), has called for a new policy on prosecution to enhance…
Dokpesi promises to restore PDP’s lost glory
Mr Raymond Dokpesi, an aspirant to the national chairmanship of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described himself as “a bridge…
Court confirms Modu-Sheriff PDP National Chairman
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court Abuja on Thursday waded into the leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic…
Buhari praises Father Mbaka on 21st anniversary of ordination
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, Director of Adoration Ministry, on the 21st anniversary of his ordination…
FG reviews trade, investment policies
Federal Government is reviewing trade and investment policies to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. The Permanent Secretary,…
Keshi was a super hero – Pinnick
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Burial activities of the late Chief Coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, began on Thursday with…
Judge blasts EFCC lawyer over ‘professional misconduct’
A Lagos High Court Judge, Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye has blasted a legal counsel with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…
Wife seeks divorce of 11-year-old marriage over molestation
A housewife, Kudirat Shitu, on Thursday urged an Oja-Oba Independent Panel Sharia Court in Ibadan to dissolve her 11-year-old marriage…
Reasonable percentage of our campaign promises fulfilled- Jibrilla
Gov. Muhammadu Jibrilla of Adamawa has said that his administration had fulfilled more than 50 percent of its campaign promises…