Year: 2017
Atiku ‘s son Aminu granted custody of his two children
Tinubu Chief Magistrate Court has granted Aminu Atiku, the son of former Vice President Abubakar Atiku, interim custody of his…
Senate threatens IGP with warrant of arrest
The Senate has threatened to issue arrest warrant against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, for failing to…
Dogara condoles with Tinubu over son’s death
Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara has commiserated with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives…
Four-storey building collapses in Lagos
A four-storey building under construction along Herbert Macaulay way Ebute-Metta, Lagos Mainland has collapse.
EFCC Raises The Alarm Over Plot To Frame Magu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has raised the alarm over a plot by some shadowy interests at the…
Nadal to end 2017 as World No. 1
Rafael Nadal will end 2017 as world number one after a second-round win over Hyeon Chung at the Paris Masters.
Liberia presidential vote halted by country’s Supreme Court
Liberia's Supreme Court has ordered preparations for Tuesday's presidential run-off to be halted amid allegations of fraud in the first…
New York truck attack: Driver ‘inspired by Islamic State’
The man suspected of killing eight people in New York by driving a truck down a cycle lane was inspired…
Ozubulu killings: Police unmask masterminds
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr Garba Umar, on Wednesday unmasked two suspects behind the invasion and killing of…
NEDC: Senate commends President Buhari
The Senate on Wednesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for assenting to the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) Bill and his commitment…
Ambode Charges Corporate bodies on CSR
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has charged corporate bodies in the state to urgently support the effort…
INEC to receive technological support ahead of 2019 elections
The United Nations (UN) has pledged to build the capacity of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the use and…
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu loses first son
Mr. Jide Tinubu, the first son of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progessives Congress (APC), is dead.
Kano State to partner with private initiatives to enhance medicare
The Kano State Government says it will collaborate with private initiatives to improve healthcare delivery to people in the state.
Why Nigerians Must Eat Rice with Vegetables
“No more rice without vegetables if Nigerians desire to live healthy,’’ says Chef Mark Punshak, a member of the Association…
Lagos’ll Make Agege Stadium Ready For Caf Champions League – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday heaped praises on the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Football…
Education key to development in Africa – Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda says education remains key to Africa’s development.
NCAT graduates 72 Licensed Aircraft Engineers
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria on Wednesday graduated 72 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, the Rector of the…
NATO seeks stronger ties with South Korea
In spite of intensifying conflict over North Korea’s nuclear programme, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday called for greater cooperation…
Imo to partner with Association of Evaluators
Imo Government has promised to partner with the Imo Chapter of Nigerian Association of Evaluators (NAE) to ensure proper planning,…
NHIS tells states to adapt health insurance scheme
Malam Attahiru Ibrahim, the Acting Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has called on State Governments to adapt…
Ecobank Holds Customer Forum, Pledges More Support For Import, Export Trade
Ecobank Nigeria has organized customer forum for exporters and importers targeted at boosting trade and commerce in the country.
Lottery industry will create more jobs, says Union leader
The National Union of Lottery Agent Employees (NULAE) on Wednesday said that lottery industry would create more jobs and generate…
NBC sanctions 23 radio stations
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has sanctioned 23 broadcasting stations for various breaches of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code. The Head,…
Don’t politicise proposed MKO Abiola airport project, Osun Speaker tells opposition
The Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Mr Najeem Salaam, has advised opposition political parties in the state not politicise the…
American NGO, Kebbi conduct free surgeries
Moses-Lake Foundation of U.S. in conjunction with the Kebbi State Government have conducted free surgeries for over 600 patients in…
Rivers APC Chairman calls for respect for leadership, team spirit
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers has advised its members to respect the party’s leadership as it worked indivisibly…
Kwara warns against indiscriminate bush burning
Kwara Government has warned residents of the state against indiscriminate bush burning during the dry season to avert contraction of…
Job creation: Emir calls for exploration of Nigeria’s culture, tourism
The Emir of Ilesha-Baruba, in Kwara, Prof. Halidu Abubakar, has stressed the need for government at all levels to explore…
Niger defense minister tells U.S. to deploy armed drones against militants
Niger has asked the U.S. to start using armed drones against jihadist groups operating on the Mali border, raising the…