Year: 2016
Court dismisses Fani-Kayode’s detention suit
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Apo, Abuja, on Wednesday dismissed a fundamental human rights enforcement suit…
15-yr-old marriage dissolved over maltreatment by mother-in law
A Lagos Island Customary Court on Wednesday dissolved the 15-year-old marriage between one Dapo Ashorobi and his wife, Titilayo, over…
Nigerian singer missing after releasing anti-corruption song
The Nigeria Police are searching for a popular Hausa singer, Ado Halliru Daukaka, who went missing on Friday. Othman Abubakar,…
Kebbi creates 67 Ramadan feeding centres
Alhaji Abubakar Lamne, the Kebbi Director of Sharia, said on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi that the government had established 67…
LASG approves restructuring of LCC loan facility
…saves over N10bn The Lagos State Executive Council on Wednesday approved the restructuring of the Lekki Concession Company (LCC) Loan…
Photos from Funke Bucknor-Obruthe’s birthday shindig
Event/wedding planner extraordinaire and MD/CEO of Zapphaire Events, Funke Bucknor-Obruthe clocked 40 on Monday, June 27th. Funke who celebrated with…
Filmmaker tells Nollywood to refresh film production
A Nigerian filmmaker, Efe Mike, on Wednesday, urged filmmakers and marketers in the country to revitalise film production by adopting…
Ghanian army pledges commitment for forthcoming election
AVM Samson Oje, Chief of Defense Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, pledged that his outfit would do whatever it…
Izilein warns against appointing foreign coach for Eagles
A former coach of the Super Falcons, Godwin Izilein, on Wednesday in Benin warned against appointing a foreign coach for…
Brexit vote is irreversible – Merkel
Britain’s decision to leave the EU is irreversible, German Chancellor Angela Merkel says following summit talks in Brussels with British…
Abortion requests rise amid Zika fears
The mysterious Zika virus has been detected in 61 countries, the majority in Latin America and more pregnant women are…
“Our lil princess has arrived earlier”- Osas Ajibade
Nollywood couple Gbenro Ajibade and Osas Ighodaro-Ajibade who recently welcomed their baby girl to the world, are still basking in…
The Guardian lays off 32 workers
No fewer than thirty-two workers of The Guardian newspaper were on Tuesday retrenched by the management due to dwindling income.…
Yahaya Bello is Kogi Governor for a purpose, says Kumuyi
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry Worldwide, Pastor Williams F. Kumuyi, has said the emergence of Alhaji…
Nasarawa governor expresses confidence in IG
Governor Umaru Tanko Almakura of Nasarawa State has expressed confidence in the ability of the acting Inspector General of Police,…
Global best solutions to Nigeria’s power problem
A power utility expert, Seyi Fabode, has recommended international best solutions to the power problem confronting Nigeria. In other words,…
Arsene Wenger is number one target for England job
The English FA will launch a global search for the next England manager – but Arsene Wenger is already at…
AC Milan appoints Vincenzo Montella as new coach
AC Milan have named former Sampdoria boss Vincenzo Montella as their new head coach on a two-year contract. The 42-year-old…
Fayose And Nigeria’s Immunity Scandal by Okey Ndibe
By Okey Ndibe Governor Peter Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has a solid claim to the title of politician par…
Ooni Of Ife returns home after US visit
The Ooni of ife Oba Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II and his wife, Olori Wuraola last night returned home…
‘Stop using my name for publicity’- Kate Henshaw tells Akpororo
One of Nollywood’s most popular and talented actresses, Kate Henshaw and popular Nigerian Comedian, Akpororo got into some sort of…
Pictures: Buhari hosts Abuja Imams to breaking of fast
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday hosted Abuja Imams to the breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa Abuja. Photos: Sunday…
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Update: Suicide bombers kill 41, wound hundreds at Istanbul airport
Turkish investigators pored over video footage and witness statements on Wednesday after three suspected Islamic State suicide bombers opened fire…
Lagos wants workers to justify N1b training expenses
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government on Tuesday appealed to workers undergoing trainings in the state to justify government’s N1…
Emir Sanusi tasks new IG
The Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sanusi II has urged the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris, NPM, mni, to…
NNPC pledges enhanced community engagement
In a bid to get its activities to impact Nigerians more positively in keeping with its payoff line, the Nigerian…
PDP appeals Ikpeazu’s removal as Abia governor
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday appealed the judgment of Federal High Court, Abuja which removed Okezie Ikpeazu as…
UK opposition Labour leader says he will not resign
Jeremy Corbyn, Britain’s opposition Labour Party Leader, on Tuesday in London said that he would not resign after Members of…
Ambode woos investors to Lagos Island
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Tuesday urged local and foreign investors to return to the Lagos Island Business…
Liverpool unveils £34m Saido Mane
Liverpool have completed the signing of Sadio Mane for £34m from Southampton. He joins on a five-year deal and is…