Year: 2017
UN condemns arrests of Congo opposition members
UN on Monday condemned the arrest of about 30 opposition members amid a crackdown on dissent by President Joseph Kabila’s…
Price of garri drops by 60% in Enugu
Price of garri, a staple in the country, has dropped by more than 60 per cent in Enugu within four…
Police arrest man for allegedly killing commercial sex worker
The police in Enugu State have arrested a man who allegedly stabbed a commercial sex worker to death on Sunday,…
Dickson calls for bi-partisan approach to restructuring Nigeria
Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has urged the Federal Government to set up a bi-partisan body to develop framework for…
Man burnt alive in India for protesting daughter’s harassment
The police said that an Indian man who tried to protect his daughter from sexual harassment and complained to authorities…
`Secret corporate ownership’ a global problem – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described secret corporate ownership as a global problem and bane of development in resource-rich countries…
I Never Dated Nadia Buhari – Jim Iyke
Nigerian actor, James Ikechukwu Esomugha popularly known as Jim Iyke in an interview revealed that the romance report between him…
Court awards N2m against police for arresting Evans’ brother-in-law
For arresting the brother-in-law of billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday entered…
Unity Bank’s capital base hits N80bn
Unity Bank Plc’s capital base has hit N80 billion, up from N31 billion in 2014, Mr Thomas Etuh, former Chairman,…
United States in preparations for 24-hour Nuclear alert amid North Korea tensions
The U.S. may be preparing to put nuclear-armed bombers on 24-hour alert, something which has not been done since the…
Somalia blast reveals flaws in intelligence efforts – Sources
The Oct. 14 deadly truck bombing in Mogadishu reveals that intelligence gathering to counter such attacks is so disjointed, security…
16 killed, 18 wounded in Maiduguri suicide bomb attacks
The Police Command in Borno on Monday said 16 persons were killed and 18 others sustained injuries in multiple suicide…
Oil prices poised to rise above $60
Oil prices rose on Monday over supply concerns in the Middle East and as the U.S. market showed further signs…
[FROM THE ARCHIVES: DEC 2010] Jonathan, Atiku’s Dirty Fight Worsens
The dirty war of words between President Goodluck Jonathan and former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, for the People's Democratic Party's…
Buhari arrives Nigeria from Turkey
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has returned to the country after attending the meeting of D-8 developing countries in Istanbul, Turkey.
Monkey Pox: Inner Wheel sensitizes traders on hand washing
Following outbreak of Monkey Pox in the country, Inner Wheel District 911 Nigeria has embarked on hand washing sensitization campaign…
Osinbajo departs for EITI Conference in Indonesia
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo left the country on Sunday on a two-day working visit to the Republic of Indonesia, a…
Unpaid salaries: Don’t commit suicide, NLC begs Kogi workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday appealed to workers in Kogi State not to see suicide as a way…
WHO revokes Mugabe’s appointment as Ambassador
The World Health Organization has revoked the appointment of Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador following a widespread outcry.
Al Ahly demolish Wydad 6-2 to reach African Champions League final
Egyptians Al Ahly will play Moroccans Wydad Casablanca in this year's African Champions League final after thrashing Etoile du Sahel…
PDP holds ward congress in Osun
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun on Sunday conducted its ward congress across the state.
Neymar sees red in France as PSG salvage a draw
Edinson Cavani scored a stunning 93rd-minute free-kick to salvage a draw for Paris St-Germain against Marseille after Neymar had been…
Madrid thrash Eibar 3-0
Real Madrid moved back into third place in La Liga with a comfortable win over struggling Eibar.
Koeman: I can turn Everton’s fortune around despite relegation threat
Manager Ronald Koeman says he can turn Everton's fortunes around after they slipped into the Premier League relegation zone with…
Rasheed Alaba Williams, company dragged to court over unpaid debt
In a bid to recover a debt of N818,416,976.26, Skye Bank Plc has dragged a limited liability company Tropical Merchants…
Actress Toyin Aimakhu’s Dad Is Dead
Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu reportedly lost her dad today. This was revealed by Toyin Aimakhu’s sister, Fatimah Ogunsanya who wrote…
Cardi B Apologises To Her Boyfriend
Cardi B and Offset's relationship is currently one of the cutest in the hip hop scene in recent times.
How I vandalised 57 cars in Lagos – Suspect
An oil bunkerer turned car vandal arrested on early Friday morning by the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS,…
Mechanic Village sends SOS to Ambode over invasion by land grabbers
Operators of Babs Animashaun Mechanic Village in Surulere area of Lagos have made a passionate appeal on Governor Akinwunmi Ambode…
BBNaija’s Bisola Is In Love
2017 Big Brother Naija runner-up Bisola Aiyeola has revealed that she is in a relationship with fellow Temple Music artist…