Year: 2017
I defected to APC because PDP lacks justice — Garba
Former Acting Governor of Taraba, Alhaji Garba Umar said he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) because there was…
Ogun Govt. paid over N536m to LG pensioners
The Ogun Government says it paid N536.9 million to local government pensioners in September.
Iyanya Drops ”Iyanu” Video
Mavin's Iyanya after dropping his latest hot new single, has followed up with a banging video for the song, ''Iyanu''
Ghana’s Shatta Wale Blasts Wizkid
Charles Nii Armah Mensah, a Ghanaian-born producer and reggae-dancehall musician known popularly as Shatta Wale has called out Nigeria's Star…
I recruited Dickson for PDP, there is no rift between us – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that there is no rift between him and Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa contrary…
Osinbajo to declare open Africa Industrialisation Day
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is to declare open the 2017 Africa Industrialisation Day (AID) in Abuja.
Sacked VP leads transitional govt in Zimbabwe
A report on Thursday said that “a deal has been proposed that former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa should lead a…
Anambra Election: “We are already victorious”
Governorship candidate of United Progressives Party (UPP) in Anambra, Chief Osita Chidoka, says he is confident of winning the Nov.…
I remain Zimbabwe’s only legitimate ruler – Robert Mugabe
Ousted President Robert Mugabe is insisting he remains Zimbabwe’s only legitimate ruler, an intelligence source said, on Thursday.
Boko Haram: Adamawa Govt. supports 500 vigilantes
No fewer than 500 local hunters and vigilance group members are being supported by Adamawa Government to help in the…
National Development: U.S tells Nigerian Govt. to invest more in science, research
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences has urged the Nigerian government and the private sector, to allocate adequate funds…
United States arrests $300m Abacha loot
The United States (US) has laid claim to $300 million stashed abroad by the late military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha.
4 dead as train collides with trailer in Lagos
The Police in Lagos on Thursday said a Train derailed at Agege, killing three persons and injuring some others.
Kevin Hart Bails Out Of Show As Wife Goes Into Labor
Kevin Hart abruptly ended a radio interview Wednesday morning when he learned his wife’s water broke, TMZ reports.
Fraudster arrested for impersonating Mike Adenuga
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspected fraudster, Ehioboh Lucky, 24, for impersonating business mogul, Dr. Mike Adenuga,…
NAF graduates 4 fighter pilots
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has graduated four fighter pilots from its 403 Flying Training School (403 FTS)…
‘friendly policy’ toward Zimbabwe won’t change – China
China said on Thursday that its “friendly policy” toward Zimbabwe would not change, after the military said it had seized…
Farmers, herdsmen coexist to boost agricultural production – Monarch
A first-class traditional ruler in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Usman Abdullahi, has appealed to farmers and herdsmen to coexist peacefully so…
Niger Govt., harmonise workers’ salaries – Union
The Nigeria Civil Service Union, Niger chapter, has urged the State Government to harmonise salaries of workers in the state…
Zimbabwean presidential hopeful to visit Abuja
President of FreeZim (Free Zimbabwe) Congress Party, politician and business mogul, Mr. Joseph Busha Makamba is set to storm Abuja,…
Liberia Poll: U.S. embassy defends credibility
The U.S. Embassy in Liberia has confidence in the integrity of the Oct. 10 elections.
An Accident El-Rufai Can’t Help
Governor Nasir El-Rufai may have been an accidental public servant by his own account, but he may well be the…
Mugabe, the West, and a Coup
Military coup has never been a solution to anything. Tanks in the public sphere will always be a pox on…
304 ex-agitators apply for Maritime University jobs — Boroh
The Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh, said on Thursday that 304 amnesty beneficiaries had applied for job…
5 dead, 19 injured in Lagos multiple accidents
General Manager, LASEMA, Adesina Tiamiyu confirmed that three people died from the multiple accidents
West Africa to enhance measures against money laundering, terrorism financing
West African countries are set to enhance measures to combat money laundering and terrorism financing in the sub-region.
Google honours Chinua Achebe
Technology giant, Google has honoured Nigerian literary icon, Chinua Achebe on its doodle, adding up to the long list of…
IVF: LASUTH seeks partnership
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, has appealed to well-meaning Nigerians to support governments to achieve cheaper cost of…
Ex-IPAC boss lauds Buhari for restoring Obiano’s security aides
Former National Chairman, Inter-Party Advisory Party Committee (IPAC), Prof. Godswill Nnaji, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for ordering the reinstatement…
Eagles in pot four of Russia 2018 draw, faces possible tough group
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has been placed in pot four ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup draw.