Year: 2017
Jonathan continues attack on Buhari, says Nigerians don’t trust him
Former president Goodluck Jonathan continued his attack on the Muhammadu Buhari administration on Friday saying that Nigerians only fear Buhari…
Celebrity Makeup Artiste, Banke Meshida Arrests Her Former Employees
Few months ago celebrity makeup artist, Banke Meshida Lawal of BM|Pro‘s leading employees, Demi William and Annabel Warrie resigned to…
Spain moves to remove Catalonia leaders
The Spanish prime minister has outlined plans to remove Catalonia's leaders and take control of the separatist region.
Governor Wike berates Federal Government for clamping down on judges
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the Federal Government's clampdown on judges was aimed at weakening the…
Football icon George Weah, Boakai begin campaign for presidential run-off
The National Elections Commission (NEC) of Liberia has declared political campaigns open for the November 7 run-off presidential election.
Army promotes Diya, 122 senior officers
The Army Council has approved the promotion of 123 senior officers, including 66 Lieutenant Colonels and 57 Majors to the…
37 students bag 1st Class Degrees at Bells University
Professor Jeremiah Ojediran, the Vice-Chancellor, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun on Saturday said 37 students graduated with First Class…
Adesina’s prize will stimulate interest in agriculture – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the World Food Prize (WFP) award to Dr Akinwumi Adesina, will stimulate people’s interest in…
Troops kill 3 Boko Haram insurgents, recover arms in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said its troops had killed three Boko Haram insurgents at Missini village of Dikwa Local…
LASU Dentistry Student Wins Ready Set Work Pitch Competition
A 600 Level Dentistry student, of the Lagos State University’s College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Ibrahim Akanni Shuaib emerged the winner…
Fela And The ‘Spirit Of Lagos’
Though the 2017 edition of Felabration has come and gone, its memories linger on. This year’s edition ended with a…
Adesina to donate US $250,000 for young farmers, agripreneurs award
“I am proud as the Governor of Iowa State to proclaim Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as the 2017 World Food Prize…
Odunlade Adekola Joins 2017 QMA Panel of Judges
Organisers of the 2017 Queen Móremí Àjàsorò (QMA) Cultural Pageant have announced popular Yoruba actor, Odunlade Adekola, as one of…
510 first year UI students face withdrawal from school – VC
The Vice Chancellor (VC), University of Ibadan, UI, Professor Abel Olayinka has lamented the poor performance of the first year…
Improved teaching will curb examination malpractice – WAEC
Professionalising teaching will curb examination malpractice in Nigeria, according to Mr Jonathan Mbaakaa, Vice-Chairman, Board of the West Africa Examination…
Nigerians in diaspora charge CBN Governor to tackle economic challenge
Nigerians in the United Kingdom (UK) have asked the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele…
LASPARK, Advertising Association Reaches Agreement On Payment Of Ground Rent
The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) has reached an agreement with the Outdoor Advertising Association of Nigeria (OAAN)…
2 Suspected Thieves Arrested At Igbosere Magistrate Court
The vigilante security men attached to the Igbosere Magistrates Court on Lagos Island, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Friday arrested two…
Fraud: Kebbi Accountant-General sentenced to 70 years imprisonment
Kebbi State Accountant-General Mohammed Dakingari has been sentenced to 70 years imprisonment for fraud.
International Institute of Journalism academic activities suspended
The National Headquarters of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has suspended academic activities at the Minna study centre of…
Kano state has 151,000 workers on its payroll – official
The Kano State Government says it is spending N110 billion annually on the payment of salaries to the 151,000 civil…
Retire quietly or I will expose you, VON DG threatens Jonathan
As former president Goodluck Jonathan continues to receive flaks from all angles following his criticism of the Muhammadu Buhari administration,…
I Have No Friends – Actress Rachel Oniga
Nollywood actress Rachel Oniga, in an interview with Goldmyne TV talked about her years in Nollywood, making friends and enemies…
Merger: International Breweries rally on NSE
International Breweries on Friday recorded the highest gain on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) following investors reactions to the merger…
Suicide bomber kills 30 in Kabul mosque
A suicide bomber killed at least 30 people inside a Shi‘ite mosque in Kabul on Friday, a security official said.
Ekwueme instrumental in fighting military dictatorship in 90s – Buhari
Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with elder statesman, Dr. Alex Ekwueme as he turns 85 years on Saturday, saying…
Anti-corruption fight becoming tougher – Magu
The EFCC Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Magu, has said that the fight against corruption is becoming tougher, urging all Nigerians, including…
M.I Abaga Drags Nicki Minaj’s Boyfriend, Nas To Court
Hip hop recording artist M.I Abaga, is filing a lawsuit against rapper Nas, for delivering a verse not worthy of…
WTA Finals: Top eight seek success in Singapore showdown
All eight women competing at the WTA Finals will go into the tournament believing they have a genuine chance of…
Kwese Basketball: National team coaches tutor prospective players
National basketball team coaches, including Scott Nnaji, Ayinla Johnson, Adeka Daudu and Emma Odah, are presently drilling prospective Kwese Premier…