Year: 2016
Anambra to accredit 4 technical colleges
The Anambra Government says it will institutionalise vocational education and promote education for employment through the accreditation of four technical…
”The Wedding Party” of Banky W, Adesua Etomi
Inspired by Nigerian weddings and a longing to showcase African music and lifestyle, Elfike Film Collective, a collaboration of Africa’s…
Masari unveils new coaches for Katsina United FC
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Friday formally introduced the coaches for Katsina United Football club which has been…
NURTW tells members to obey traffic rules, regulations
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Gombe State Chapter, has urged its members to always obey traffic rules…
Businessman arraigned for obtaining N1m under false pretext
For allegedly obtaining N1million under the pretext of procuring a Qatar Visa for another man, Ademola Gbadebo, 43, was on…
Boko Haram: 200 Islamic clerics to train on Counter-Radicalisation
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) is to train 200 Islamic Clerics in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe on how…
Wike sacks Protocol Aide, Joe Akpa
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Friday relieved his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol, Sir Joe Akpa, of his appointment.…
Man docked for stealing N1.2 Million
A 27-year-old man, Jamiu Akinyemi, on Friday, appeared before an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing properties worth N1.2 million.…
Jigawa trains 90 primary school teachers
The Jigawa Universal Basic Education Board (JSUBEB) on Friday has trained 90 primary school teachers on new techniques of teaching…
Kano youths embrace sugarcane business
As the harmattan season approaches, youths have taken to sugarcane business in Kano State, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Trump’s Muslim ban temporarily disappears from website
One of President-elect Donald Trump’s most divisive promises — to ban Muslims from entering America — disappeared from his campaign…
NSCDC arrests suspected cattle rustler in Jigawa
The Jigawa Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly stealing a…
US Elections: Fresh protests erupt in several US cities
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in several US cities for a second night of nationwide protests on Thursday…
3 suspected female bombers killed in Maiduguri
The Borno Police Command said on Friday that three suspected female suicide bombers were shot dead by security agents after…
Ikorodu militants attack: The life after
The residents of Igbolomu, Ishawo areas of Ikorodu Local Government area of Lagos State and Arepo, Imushin areas of Ogun,…
Muslim students targeted in California campus attacks
Authorities at two universities in California said Thursday police were investigating attacks against female Muslim students, one of which was…
Aregbesola commissions Iwo East LCDA Secretariat
Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has commissioned Iwo East Local Council Development Secretariat. The building was donated by a Peoples…
No plan to retrench staff – NPA
The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is not planning to retrench staff, Managing Director, Ms Hadiza Usman has…
VP Osinbajo woos Russian farmers
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, invited Russian farmers to invest in Nigeria, produce and export to Europe…
Judge rules against Donald Trump over university
US Federal judge, Gonzalo Curiel on Thursday in San Diego, California, largely sided with plaintiffs in the class-action lawsuit against…
President Buhari swears in acting CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja swore in Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).…
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Breaking: Trump in White House, says Obama’s a good man
President-elect Donald Trump called President Barack Obama a “very good man” as the two long-time antagonists met in the Oval…
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Trump meets Obama in post-victory visit to White House
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump arrived at the South Lawn of the White House for talks with U.S. President Barack Obama…
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Lagos to shut Ahmadu Bello Way for mega street party
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government will on 3 and 4 December, 2016 shutdown Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island as…
Service of songs for late HRB Kila holds 28 November
The service of songs for the late patriarch of the Kila family, Elder Herbert Rufus Bamidele Kila will hold in…
Lagosians consume N3 billion worth of food daily-Ambode
Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said that investors willing to do business in the agricultural sector…
Lagos moves to resolve challenges in LG administration
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government says it is putting machinery in motion to tackle and resolve challenges encountered in…
Court grants Fani-Kayode N50m bail
Justice James Tsoho of the Federal High Court Abuja on Thursday granted a N50m bail to former spokesman of the…
Is Prof Wole Soyinka on his way back home?
Professor Wole Soyinka may be on his way to Nigeria if recent reports on the social media are anything to…
When church leaders step out of line
In writing this article I’ve been advised to tread carefully so I do not tread on the toes of certain…