Month: February 2017
We’ll not associate with Makarfi, Sheriff faction — Jigawa PDP
The Jigawa Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will not identify with neither the party’s Sen. Ahmed…
Bush burning: Delta farmers bemoan loss of crops
Some farmers in Aboh-Ogwashi community in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta on Thursday grumbled about the destruction of…
Somali president appoints new PM
Somali President Mohamed Mohamed on Thursday appointed Hassan Khaire as the new prime minister. Khaire, who worked for Norwegian Refugee…
Brazilian foreign minister resigns
Brazilian Foreign Minister Jose Serra has tendered his resignation for health reasons, according to media reports. In a letter to…
Late Bowie honoured with two wins at BRIT Awards
Late music icon, David Bowie was the big winner at the BRITs in London on Wednesday, taking the British male…
New foreign exchange policy will strengthen naira — CBN
The newly introduced foreign exchange policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will help shore up the naira, an…
Astronomers Discover 7 New Planets Like Earth
Astronomers have found a nearby solar system with seven Earth-sized planets, three of which circle their parent star at the…
Army jails soldier for assaulting Nollywood actress
The Nigerian Army has jailed one Pvt. Suleiman Olamilekan to 28 days with hard labour for allegedly assaulting a Nollywood…
Girl, 5 dies after attack by 3 dogs
Five-year-old Aliyah Masaku, who was attacked by three dogs in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, has died.
NDLEA arrests 19 IDPs
The Borno command of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it arrested 19 Internally Displaced Persons(IDPs) for alleged…
Pictures: Exotic Cars Seized From Ex-Customs Boss
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered 17 “exotic vehicles’’ in a warehouse belonging to a former Comptroller-General…
You Are A Liar, Nigerian Army Tells Amnesty International
The Nigerian Army has described as spurious fabrications a report by the Amnesty International (AI) alleging death of 240 people,…
Modu Sheriff promises to reopen PDP secretariat
The Wadata Plaza building, national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja is to be reopened before Friday.
Ideye moves to China, joins Mikel Obi
Brown Ideye has become the latest Nigerian to head to the Chinese Super League, after joining Tianjin Teda.
Africa seeks 10 World Cup slots
Africa is looking to double the number of places it has at an expanded World Cup from the 2026 finals.