Year: 2017
“Federal character cause of systematic collapse of national development”
The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Kabiru Adjoto, said on Wednesday that the federal character policy of the Federal…
LP suspends chairman, 7 others over alleged endorsement of Obiano
The Anambra chapter of Labour Party on Wednesday announced the immediate suspension of its chairman Mr Uche Ugwuoji for alleged…
Anambra elections: Arrest politicians, others inciting populace – I-G
The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Ibrahim Idris, has directed the immediate arrest of politicians or group either inciting or…
Army takeover: Mugabe confined to house arrest – Zuma
President Jacob Zuma of South Africa spoke to Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Wednesday, and Mugabe told Zuma that he…
Zimbabwe Army Takeover: Buhari calls for calm, respect for constitution
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for calm, peace and respect for the constitution in Zimbabwe.
Nigerians Among Migrants Auctioned In Libya’s Slave Market
In Libya, a “slave market” is in operation, where “big strong boys for farm work” are being auctioned for $400,…
Zimbabwe army cordons off Presidential seat of power
Zimbabwean amy cordoned off the Presidential seat of power and Parliament Building in the capital while helicopters circled the city…
Appointment: I work with records – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday night in Abakikili explained that many appointments in his administration were done purely on merit…
BBNaija’s Uriel Shares Photo Anthony Joshua Sent Her
Nigeria's Uriel Oputa has shared a photo of Anthony Joshua which he had earlier shared on his IG page and…
Kaduna govt. reviews Agricultural Investment Plan
Kaduna State Agriculture Core Delivery Team (CDT) is reviewing the State Agricultural Investment Plan to attract local and direct foreign…
5.4-magnitude earthquake hits South Korea
A powerful earthquake struck the South Korean city of Pohang on Wednesday, with local media reporting that resulting tremors were…
Serena Williams Set To Wed Alexis Ohanian On Thursday
36-year-old tennis champion, Serena Williams is to marry her fiance, Alexis Ohanian, 34, on Thursday, just 11 weeks after they…
Abakaliki residents applaud President Buhari’s agricultural initiative
Some residents of Abakaliki on Wednesday showered encomiums on President Muhammadu Buhari because of his agricultural initiative, describing it as…
Education revamp: Kano Govt. seeks support of Old Boys Associations
The Kano State Government has solicited the support of Old Boys Associations of various secondary schools in the state in…
Kenyan apex court orders commission to grant opposition access to poll returns
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the Kenyan Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to give access to election returns to…
Zimbabwe takeover should not lead to unconstitutional govt – Zuma
President Jacob Zuma of South Africa expressed hope on Wednesday that there would not be unconstitutional changes of government in…
Nigerian Govt. to commence one year internship programme for education graduates
The Federal Government would soon start a one year internship programme for education graduates to improve teaching quality in the…
Road accident: Speed violation causes 42.7% – FRSC
The Zonal Commanding Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in charge of Ogun and Lagos States, Mr Shehu Zaki, says…
900 Enugu traders benefit from N45m empowerment grants – commissioner
No fewer than 900 traders have benefitted from the Enugu State Government on-going empowerment grant to market traders, to boost…
NBMA, Customs to send back imported genetically modified maize
Director-General of National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), Dr Rufus Egbegba says the agency in conjunction with the Nigerian Customs Service,…
Mugabe, family ‘safe, sound’ – Army
Zimbabwe’s military gave assurances on national television that the 93-year-old leader, Mugabe and his family were “safe and sound”.
North East oil exploration will not stop activities in producing states
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, says oil exploration in the North East is for the good…
Libya returnees on the rise as 258 more arrive
Eight days after 149 Nigerians voluntarily returned from Libya, another batch of 258 on Tuesday came back home from the…
Ambode urged to come down hard job scammers
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday urged Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode to work with security agencies to check the…
Aguero now better after halftime scare against Nigeria – Argentine FA
Argentina striker Sergio Aguero, who collapsed in the dressing room at halftime before they lost 4-2 to fellow World Cup…
Gunmen kill police officer, set van ablaze in Edo
The orgy of violence in Edo state has continued to claim the lives of several persons in the last few…
Ogun police arrest 40 fake naval officers
Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad(FSARS) of the Ogun State Command on Tuesday arrested 40 men claiming to be…
Anglican Communion warns youths against social media abuse
The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, on Tuesday, warned Christian youths against the abuse of Information, Communications Technology (ICT) and…
Elections: Envoy tells women to support themselves
The Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms Laure Beaufils on Tuesday urged Nigerian women to organise and vote for…
HIV/AIDS: FG evaluates, adopts rapid test kits
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, Tuesday said the Federal Ministry of Health had adopted eight new test kits…