Year: 2017
Economy still vulnerable despite recession exist – IMF
The IMF on Friday said that in spite of Nigeria exiting the recession, the economy of the country was still…
Ekiti state Gov. signs 2018 budget into law
Gov. Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State on Friday signed the N98.6 billion budget for 2018 into law, the News Agency…
Gunners and Liverpool share spoils in 6-goal premier league thriller
Arsenal produced a stunning fightback after a woeful first-half display to overturn a two-goal deficit against Liverpool.
Yuletide: IG orders security improvement nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris has ordered a comprehensive operational strategy to beef-up security nationwide during the Christmas…
Petrol pump price hits N250 per litre
The supply and price of petrol in Anambra have worsened as customers now pay between N250 and N300 per litre…
EFCC Arrests Fake Investigator Over Attempt to Defraud Gov. Al Makura
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday arrested Mohammed Momoh, a farmer, for attempting to defraud the governor of…
I-G bans SARS from conducting stop and search operations
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has banned the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force…
Bayelsa Assembly receives N295bn budget for 2018
Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Friday presented an appropriation bill of over N295 billion to the state House of…
Consumers urged to be conscious of sub-standard products
The Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Kano Office, on Friday advised consumers against buying sub-standard products.
619 suspected drug traffickers arrested in Kano
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says the agency has arrested 619 suspected drug traffickers in Kano State in…
Nigeria’s labour population up to 85m – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the country’s labour population increased from 83.9 million in the second quarter to…
Ambode Hosts Christmas Party For Children
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and his wife, Bolanle, hosted over 2,000 children drawn from the five divisions of…
Innoson withdraws suit filed against FG
Innoson Nigeria Limited and its Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, Mr. Innocent Chukwuma, has withdrawn a fundamental right enforcement suit filed…
Trump signs $1.5 trillion tax overhaul into law
President Donald Trump has signed into law a $1.5 trillion tax overhaul package.
Gov. Akeredolu presents N171bn 2018 budget to Ondo assembly
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Friday presented an appropriation bill of N171 billion for the 2018 fiscal year…
Lagos begins payment of N635.5M Bursary, Scholarships Dec 27
The Lagos State Government on Friday said it would commence the disbursement of bursaries and scholarships totaling N635.576 million to…
Zimbabwe: White farmer returns home after Mnangagwa’s intervention
A white Zimbabwean farmer who lost his farm under former President Robert Mugabe’s controversial land reform programme returned “elated” on…
FERMA identifies `critically’ damaged roads for repairs
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) says it has identified no fewer than ten critically damaged federal roads for urgent…
Police Declare Badoo Cult Kingpin, Alaka Wanted
The Lagos State Police Command has declared a popular independent oil marketer and prime suspect of the Badoo cult killings…
CHAN Eagles have made commendable progress – Yusuf
Salisu Yusuf, the Head Coach of Super Eagles Team B, on Friday assured that the team has made commendable progress…
Latest FIFA ranking will not impede Super Eagles – Onigbinde
Akinade Onigbinde, the Coach of FRSC Football Club of Abuja, says Nigeria’s drop in FIFA’s December ranking would not adversely…
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Article composing does not require to be tough. First and foremost it’s required to go for an essay topic. If…
Kogi Govt begins payment of 4-month salary arrears
The Kogi State Government on Friday commenced the payment of workers’salary arrears from September to December by 60 per cent.
Ugandan army attacks rebel camps in eastern DR Congo
The Ugandan army on Friday attacked rebel camps in eastern Congo, an army spokesman said.
‘We destroy illegal refineries daily’
The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Nigerian Navy Calabar, on Friday said it had destroyed illegal refineries within its…
Tiwa Savage To Release Visuals For ”Sugarcane”
Mavin Records‘ First Lady Tiwa Savage obviously has had a great year. Her song “All Over” was a hit before…
Chinese polio vaccine earns WHO prequalification
A Chinese-produced polio vaccine has gained prequalification from the WHO, according to China’s state-owned Sinopharm Group.
Islamic State ‘has been crushed’ but still posing threat – May
British Prime Minister Teresa May said on Friday that although the Islamic State (IS) has been crushed, thanks mostly to…
Senator rates Buhari high in fight against corruption, insecurity
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Sen. Ajayi Boroffice, on Friday said the Buhari–led administration had performed excellently…
Nick Vujicic Welcomes Twins
Popular evangelist and motivational speaker Nick Vujicic, born without limbs, has announced the birth of his twin lovely babies.