Year: 2017
Obasanjo warns Buhari on Maina scandal
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that the reinstatement and dismissal of former Chairman of the Presidential Task Team on…
Monkeypox: Kano Govt. confirms suspected victim
Dr Kabir Getso, the Kano State Commissioner for Health, has confirmed that a suspected case of Monkey Pox has been…
Boxing fans hail Joshua for boosting Nigeria’s global image
Boxing fans in Ebonyi have hailed Nigerian-born Briton, Anthony Joshua, for boosting the country’s global image by retaining his heavy-weight…
Maina: NANS wants suspected accomplices suspended
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for immediate suspension of those suspected of complicity in reinstating Mr…
BVN: Observe due process in seizure of bank accounts, Expert tells Federal Govt
An economic expert, Charles Nwekeaku, has advised the Federal Government to follow due process in getting the forfeiture of monies…
Enugu police nab undergraduate for impersonation, bank fraud
The Enugu State Police Command said it arrested a suspect involved in impersonation of bank customers and beneficiaries of transfers…
APC wins House of Rep bye-election in Sokoto State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared All Progressive (APC) candidate, Alhaji Abdullahi Kalambaina, as winner of Saturday’s…
Joshua stops Takam in 10th round to retain heavyweight crowns
Britain’s Anthony Joshua retained his IBF and WBA world heavyweight titles when he stopped bloodied challenger Carlos Takam in the…
Borno Govt. promotes 3,000 teachers
The Borno Government on Sunday said it had promoted 3,000 teachers in an effort to improve teachers’ welfare and transform…
Photo News: Bukola Saraki’s daughter weds in style
Senate President Bukola Saraki’s daughter Olutosin Halima Saraki, on Saturday held her wedding engagement in Lagos at the Eko Hotel…
Osinbajo is now a liar – Femi Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation minister and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Femi Fani-Kayode has accused Vice President Yemi Osinbajo…
Boko Haram on the rampage, attacks Yobe community
Suspected Boko Haram have attacked Goneri community in Yobe State Northeast Nigeria.
Pay attention to your children’s strength, interests – Cleric to mothers
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Children Pastor, Rekia Eletu, has advised mothers to pay more attention to their…
Emir tasks Peace Corps on security
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on Saturday called on the Nigeria Peace Corps to be vanguard of peaceful…
NBC denies accusing Buhari’s supporters of violating broadcasting code
Malam Is’haq Modibbo Kawu, Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), on Saturday in Abuja denied accusing some supporters of President Muhammadu…
Kogi CJ discharges inmate illegally remanded in Prisons
Kogi Chief Judge, Nasir Ajanah, has discharged and acquitted one Gide Garba illegally detained as an Awaiting Trial Inmate (ATM)…
Climate change: NGO tells Nigerians to create jobs
An NGO, Connected Development (CODE), has called on Nigerian youth to leverage on climate change to create sustainable job opportunities…
Stroke, leading cause of death, disability – Expert
The Chief Executive, Stroke Action Foundation, Mrs Rita Melifonwu, said on Saturday that stroke was the leading cause of death…
Sokoto bye-election: Wamakko, candidates express satisfaction
Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC- Sokoto), Abdullahi Kalambaina (APC candidate) and Aminu Kware, (PDP candidate) for the Sokoto bye-election have expressed…
Crocodile Smile 2: Army arrest 399 suspects in Lagos, Ogun
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said no fewer than 399 suspects were arrested for various offences during the Exercise Crocodile…
Troops intercept Boko Haram suicide bomb squad, neutralise 5
Troops intercepted Boko Haram suicide bomb squad on Friday and neutralised five terrorists at different locations in Borno north, Nigerian…
Venus is oldest woman to reach WTA Finals
Venus Williams became the oldest woman ever to reach the final when she beat Caroline Garcia to set up a…
Ramsey’s goal gives Arsenal victory over Swansea
Arsene Wenger suggested his Arsenal side have proved their critics wrong after coming back from behind to win for the…
Liverpool thrash Huddersfield at Anfield
Liverpool turned on the style at Anfield with three second-half goals as Huddersfield were unable to follow up last week's…
City thrash West Brom 3-2 remain on top
Leroy Sane inspired Manchester City to their eighth successive Premier League win with victory at West Brom which re-established their…
England whip Spain 5-2 to win Under-17 World Cup
England came from behind to whip Spain 5-2 to win the 2017 Under-17 World Cup in India.
Remaining Chibok girls still in Sambisa Forest – Gov Shettima
Governor of Borno State Kashim Shettima says there is a good chance that the Chibok girls who are still in…
I Am Not In Love With Anybody – Iyanya
Kukere crooner Iyanya, in a new interview talked about being single at 31 and why he’s currently not interested in…
Dija Is Allegedly Pregnant
Hadiza Blell, better known by her stage name Di'Ja, who headlined Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2017 held yesterday, showed…
Akeredolu’s wife Flags Off 2.9 Million Net Distribution in Ondo
The wife of the Ondo State Governor, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu has flagged off 2.9 million net distributions across the 18 local…