Year: 2017
5 killed as police fire at protesters over sugar shortages in Ethiopia
Witnesses say five people were killed in a town in Ethiopia’s restive Oromiya region on Thursday after police opened fire…
Violence in Kenya again as Police clash with opposition supporters
Kenyan police clashed with opposition supporters where burning barricades and gangs of youth prevented voting in some towns in an…
COWLSO: Women must be aggressive to contribute to national development
The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, has charged women to be positively aggressive and assertive in words…
Malabu Oil Deal: UK returns $85million to Nigeria
The Federal Government says it has recovered $85million from the United Kingdom as part of the stolen funds from the…
Spiritual bomb caused Fayose’s N44m G-Wagon to explode – Fani-Kayode
Avowed friend of Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State, Femi Fani-Kayode on Thursday said spiritual bomb was responsible for the…
Minister of Interior absent at FEC meeting
The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazzau, is absent at the ongoing Federal Executive Council meeting.
We can’t survive without government subvention – Political Parties
Some politicians on Thursday called on the Federal Government to re-introduce subvention to political parties to enable them to function…
Teacher allegedly steals perfume, wristwatch
A teacher — Preye Joseph — who allegedly stole six bottles of perfume and a wristwatch valued at N140,000 from…
Uproar in France over ‘sugar daddy’ dating adverts at university
French politicians and city officials on Thursday sharply condemned a new dating website ad campaign offering students the opportunity to…
Junior Achievement: 4 students to represent Nigeria in South Africa
Four students of Noble Height College, Karu, Abuja will represent Nigeria at the Africa Company of the Year competition, organised…
Polls open in Kenya election re-run
Polls opened in Kenya’s contentious election re-run Thursday morning, with the country tense after weeks of protests and political turmoil.
Goat milk more beneficial to healthy growth – Report
The Nigerian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (NIFAAS), has recommended the consumption of goat milk, saying it is more beneficial…
Police arrest 5 suspects for breaking into 10 shops
The Police in Jigawa on Thursday announced the arrest of five persons suspected of breaking into 10 shops in Dutse,…
President Buhari presides over FEC meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday presided over the meeting of Federal Executive Council (FEC) in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Ogun govt converts Fela’s family house to museum
Ogun State government in partnership with the federal government is set to immortalise the late Afro-beat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti by…
Pasuma Pays Homage To Ooni, Seeks Fatherly Prayers For 50Th Birthday
The multi talented Fuji mega star, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi, popularly called Pasuma Wonder was on Wednesday at the palace of…
Gov. Bello bans trade union activities in state-owned institutions
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Wednesday announced the ban on the activities of Joint Action Committee (JAC) of trade…
We did not invite Abdulrasheed Maina from `self-exile’ – Presidency
The Presidency says the claim that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration invited the wanted Abdulrasheed Maina back into country is…
8 Nigerian soldiers killed in deadly Boko Haram attack
Eight Nigerian soldiers, including an officer, have been killed by Boko Haram insurgents during an attack on a military base…
Donald Trump notes Xi Jinping’s ‘extraordinary’ rise
US President Donald Trump has congratulated Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on his "extraordinary elevation" after he consolidated his power at…
Willian scores late winner for Chelsea against Everton
Willian scored the decisive second as Chelsea advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with victory over a rejuvenated Everton at…
West Ham dump Tottenham out of Carabao Cup
West Ham staged a remarkable second-half comeback to come from two goals down to beat London rivals Tottenham and reach…
Kidnapping: Edo police to collaborate with local hunters, others
Newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP, to Edo State, Mr. Johnson Kokumo, has said that the Command will form partnership…
Edo police arrest 7 killers of UNIBEN Professor
The police in Benin have arrested seven members of the gang suspected to have murdered a lecturer at the University…
Leicester appoint ex-Southampton boss Claude Puel as manager
Leicester City have appointed ex-Southampton boss Claude Puel as their new manager on a three-year deal.
Ambode’s appointment as SSF chairman well deserved – Group
Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard, has said the appointment of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode as the Chairman of the…
World Bank to provide portable water in River state
Rivers government on Wednesday said it was in partnership with World Bank and other foreign agencies to ensure supply of …
Imo civil servants trained on data collection
Federal Government is training 162 Imo civil servants on data collection of the poor and venerable to tackle poverty at…
Federal Govt., stakeholders to support children with birth defect
The Federal Government on Wednesday said that it would partner with stakeholders, Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and individuals to improve…
Spain meet England in U-17 World Cup final
Mali's bid to reach a second straight Under-17 World Cup final ended in Mumbai when beaten 3-1 by Spain, who…