Year: 2017
$100 billion embezzled in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's attorney general says at least $100bn (£76bn) has been misused through systemic corruption and embezzlement in recent decades.
Photos: Ambode Commissions New LAMATA Place, Ketu Multiple Lay-bys
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday commissioned the new LAMATA Place and multiple lay-bys in Ketu area of Lagos.
Ikoyi Whistle blower now a millionaire — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the “young man” who blew the whistle on the massive stash of…
Ambode Commissions Multiple Layby, Slip Road In Ketu
As part of measures to find a lasting solution to the perennial traffic gridlock along Ikorodu Road, Lagos State Governor,…
PDP Convention: Gov. Dickson warns against imposition of candidates
Seriake Dickson, Bayelsa gov. Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has warned against imposition of candidates as the Peoples Democratic Party…
African IT startups to undergo training in Lagos
Google on Thursday announced the introduction of Launchpad Accelerator aimed at boosting information technology (IT) entreprenuership in Africa.
Police Re-arraign 3 suspects for defrauding Lagos Speaker, N9.1m
Three men, alleged to have hacked the Facebook account of the Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, and…
Coca-Cola Q3 sales rises on volume growth in new markets
Drinks maker, Coca-Cola HBC, reported
higher third-quarter sales on Thursday helped by volume growth in developing and emerging markets and a…
2019 elections: Gov. Umahi urges Buhari to re-contest
Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has enjoined President Muhammadu Buhari to re-contest the presidential election in 2019 as he also…
Court orders forfeiture of Ikoyi flat where $43.4m was recovered
A Federal high court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Thursday temporarily forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria…
NSE All-Share Index drops by 0.24%
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) nosedived on Thursday with the All-Share Index dropping by 0.24 per cent amid…
Anambra citizens decry lack of quality education in state
Many citizens of Anambra have identified lack of quality education the state as their major concern, according to a pre-election…
Fake news: Nigeria seeks support of UNESCO in curbing menace
The Federal Government has called for the support of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in fighting…
Super Eagles land in Algeria for 2018 World Cup qualifier
The Super Eagles have arrived in Constantine ahead of Friday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup final qualifying round Group B Match…
Decongestion: Lagos CJ Frees Four Badagry Prison Inmates
The Chief Judge (CJ) of Lagos State, Justice Opeyemi Oke on Thursday freed four inmates of the Badagry Prisons, Lagos…
2018 budget GDP growth target, oil output unrealistic – Expert
A financial expert, Dr Uche Uwaleke says the Federal Government Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figure of 3.5 per cent and…
Nigeria needs $30b to fix aviation infrastructure – IATA
Some aviation experts on Thursday decried the dearth of aviation infrastructure in Nigeria with the deficit estimated to be about…
Syria declares victory over Islamic State
Syria’s army declared victory over Islamic State on Thursday, saying its capture of the jihadists’ last town in the country…
Mediterranean Mishap: Senate to investigate death of 26 Nigerian girls
The Senate is to investigate the death of 26 young Nigerian girls in the Mediterranean while travelling to Italy.
Seat belt: Women drivers outshine men in Adamawa – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Adamawa Sector Command, on Thursday, said women drivers used seat belts more than men…
Oil palm revamp: Edo to cultivate 100,000 hectares in 3 years
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has reiterated the goal of his administration to cultivate 100,000 hectares of oil palm…
Court orders police to pay Peace Corps of Nigeria N12.5m
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Nigeria Police to pay N12.5 million to the Peace Corps of Nigeria…
Expert commends Nigerian Govt’s economic revival plans
An ecologist, Mr Richard Inyamkume, has commended the Federal Government for demonstrating its commitment toward the revival of the nation’s…
NSCDC partners other security agencies to curb kidnapping in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara Command, says it is collaborating with other security agencies to curb…
Entrepreneurship: Shell supports Bayelsa youths with N12m
The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) on Thursday presented a business support grant of N12 million to 30 participants of…
Photo News: Nigerian ministers attend UNESCO conference in Paris
The UNESCO General Conference is ongoing in Paris, France.
Oil: We’ll Prevent Occurence Of Unrest, Militancy In Lagos- Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday inaugurated a 45-member Community Relations Committee in Badagry, expressing optimism that it…
Zimbabwe renames Harare airport after Mugabe
Zimbabwean Government has renamed the country’s main airport after President Robert Mugabi, Transport Minister Joram Gumbo, has said.
2018 budget: LCCI commends 30.8% capital projects allocation
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has commended the Federal Government for allocating 30.8 per cent of the…
NGO partners U.S. embassy to train 45 NYSC members
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Devatop Centre for Africa Development, has collaborated with U.S. Embassy in Nigeria to train 45 National Youth…