Year: 2016
Lagos dedicates June 25 to clearing of drains, canals
The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Dr Babatunde Adejare, on Thursday, said the June 25 environmental exercise would be dedicated…
90-year old man kidnapped in Ekiti
A nonagenarian, Pa Ajagunna Adalumo, has been kidnapped in his home at Oke-Ijebu in Ikole Ekiti, a family member, Bimbo…
Jamie Vardy agrees new Leicester deal
England striker and Arsenal target Jamie Vardy has agreed a new deal with Premier League champions Leicester. The Foxes said…
Army averts bomb explosion in Maiduguri, arrests 2
The Nigerian Army said on Thursday that it averted a bomb blast in Maiduguri after detonating an Improvised Explosive Device…
New Zealand rules out ransom for Nigerian kidnappers
New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key, on Thursday ruled out paying a ransom as a long-held government standing for a…
Army denies plans to overthrow Buhari
The Nigerian Army has denied teaming up with any group to overthrow the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. In its…
Business, Metro, News, World News
Identity of kidnappers still unknown – Australian Prime Minister
The Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says the identity of kidnappers who abducted his countrymen in Akpabuyo, Cross River State…
AMCON takes over Silverbird TV, Cinemas
Assets Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON, on Thursday, took over all assets owned by Silverbird Group- Silverbird Galleria Limited, Silverbird…
Nigerian campaigner, Carolyn Seaman wins US World Pulse prize
Carolyn Seaman, a Nigerian campaigner has emerged the winner of the United State of America based World Pulse’s prize to…
Jose Mourinho prepares £35m Aaron Ramsey bid
Jose Mourinho will make a shock bid for Aaron Ramsey — if he fails to lure Borussia Dortmund star Henrikh…
Nigerian soccer star, Uche Kalu to wed in Turkey
Nigerian footballer, Uche Kalu is all set to walk down the aisle come July with his long-term partner and mother…
Actor, Seun Akindele set to wed
Talented Nollywood actor, Seun Akindele, is set to get married as he recently shared his gorgeous pre-wedding photos. Contrary to…
Duncan Mighty meets with the Niger Delta Avengers
Music star and South-South youth brand ambassador, Duncan Mighty on Wednesday in an Instagram post said he was glad he…
Entertainment, Lifestyle, News
Actor Chris Okagbue looks dapper in new photos
Hottie Nollywood actor and model Chris Okagbue cum model has released some amazingly hot photos to mark his birthday today,…
Falana: The Limit of Fayose’s Immunity
By Femi Falana Sometime in 2004, Governor Ayo Fayose was reported by The News magazine to have stolen N1.2 billion…
EFCC can prosecute Fayose as sitting governor – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has declared that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) can investigate and prosecute the…
EFCC Arraigns 3 For N220m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, arraigned the trio of Dayo Jimoh, Victor Ochola and Obaje Musa…
Money Laundering: Witness exposes ex-Nasarawa governor
The trial of a former governor of Nasarawa State, Aliyu Akwe Doma, and two others continued on Wednesday before Justice…
EFCC to assist Cameroon recover asset
The acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has expressed the readiness of the Commission to assist…
Access Bank MD, Wigwe commits to diversification of economy
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe has affirmed the Bank’s commitment to support the Federal…
Minister wants Chinese TV, Cinemas to show Nigerian films
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has urged the Chinese authorities to facilitate the showing of Nigerian…
Lagos seals 30 illegal pharmacies, patent medicine outlets
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Taskforce on Fake, Counterfeit and Unwholesome Processed Foods has sealed over 30 illegal pharmacies and…
Buhari vows to fight corruption vigorously
President Muhammadu Buhari pledged Tuesday in Abuja his administration’s ongoing war against corruption will be vigorously sustained to rid the…
I feel fulfilled – Arase
Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase has expressed satisfaction with his performance as the head of the Nigeria Police. In…
Juliet Ibrahim set to launch lashes and lipsticks line
Award-winning Ghanaian actress, singer and philanthropist, Juliet Ibrahim, is set to add a new feather to her hat. The curvaceous…
EFCC arraigns Nyako’s aide, others for fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday arraigned Ja’afaru Maliki, an aide to former governor of Adamawa State,…
Okowa recruiting thugs to destabilise polls – Edo Govt
The Edo State government has accused Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State of recruiting thugs to disrupt the conduct of…
Niger Delta Avengers may embrace ceasefire- community leader
The notorious Niger Delta Avengers group which has been attacking oil facilities might agree to a ceasefire on Thursday to…
Eradicating mass unemployment with realistic job creation strategies
July 2008, I began a six months Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme, popularly called Industrial Training at the Centre for…
Reps to probe ban on Nigeria’s dried beans exportation
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Agriculture, and Commerce and Industry to investigate the extension of the…