Year: 2017
Senate resolves to probe Paris Club Refunds, others
The Senate on Thursday resolved to probe how the Paris Club Refunds and other bailout funds to state governors by…
Fashola supports Nigerian Govt on external borrowing
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola has thrown his support for external borrowing by the Federal…
AfDB launches pilot programme to cultivate Savannah in 8 African countries
The Savannah of Africa cover a mind-boggling 600 million hectares, of which 400 million hectares are cultivable, the President of…
Two businessmen docked for defrauding Indian $13,275
Two business men, Eze Okonkwo and Okechukwu Ariguzo, alleged to have defrauded an Indian, Mr. Yaser De Zhkam, the sum …
Monkey pox vaccines: Borno govt. shuts schools over parents’ panic
The Borno Government on Thursday announced the closure of 37 public primary schools in Maiduguri as a result of confusion…
Anambra Polls: INEC provides magnifying goggles for albinos
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has provided magnifying goggles for polling units to enable people living with…
Lagos begins rehabilitation of roads in Epe
The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment towards improving the standards of living and well-being of the entire residents…
House of Assembly wants Rivers included in Ecological Fund
The Rivers House of Assembly on Thursday passed a motion urging the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to include Rivers…
Ijaw youths apologises to the Nigerian Content Board
The leadership of the Ijaw Youth Congress (IYC) on Thursday apologised for staging a demonstration against the Nigerian Content Development…
Kwese Sports to celebrate Anthony Joshua
Chichi Nwoko, General Manager, Kwese Free Sports, on Thursday said the sports channel will organise a spectacular show for the…
Spain moves to suspend Catalonia autonomy
Spain is to start suspending Catalonia's autonomy from Saturday, as the region's leader threatens to declare independence.
Umahi donates N28m to staff for wards’ school fees
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Thursday donated a total of N28 million to Government House staff to offset their…
We will tackle examination malpractice – Minister
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, on Thursday said the Federal Government would soon tackle the menace of examination…
Spain saves 111 migrants from the Mediterranean
Spanish Maritime Rescue services in the last 24 hours they had saved 111 migrants from dinghies as they attempted to…
Kaduna to host 3rd traditional boxing league
The Secretary of the Nigeria Traditional Boxing Premier League, Ahmed Jada, on Thursday, disclosed that Kaduna State would host the…
Nigeria spends over N280m on feeding programme in Taraba
Mrs Beatrice Kitchener, Taraba Focal Person, Special Intervention and Social Investment Programme, on Thursday said the Federal Government had so…
Oyo increase housing loans for workers by 100%
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has increased approved housing loans for civil servants by a 100 per cent so…
UAE creates ministry for artificial intelligence, eyes Mars journey
The United Arab Emirates has introduced a ministry for artificial intelligence as part of a cabinet reshuffle in the Gulf…
Red Cross targets households in Adamawa, Yobe
The International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) on Thursday said it was reaching out to 60,000 households affected by the…
COPA Lagos: Coach laments lack of preparation time
Audu Ejo, Head Coach, Sand Super Eagles, says he is constrained by time in preparing the team for the upcoming…
Parents contribute to increasing rate of examination malpractice — Lawmaker
A federal lawmaker, Sen. Obinna Ogba, on Thursday said parents and guardians contribute to the increasing rate of examination malpractice…
Photo News: President Buhari in Turkey
President Muhammadu Buhari is in Turkey on an official visit and to attend the D-8 Summit'
7,000 children die everyday -WHO
The World Health Organisation has revealed that 7,000 children die everyday.
IOM advises Nigeria on tackling irregular migration
Enira Krdzalic, Chief of Mission, International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Nigeria, on Thursday said that the country needed national…
MOSOP accuses Shell of resuming oil exploration in Ogoniland
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has accused the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) of plotting…
NEMA workers embark on nationwide strike
The Association of Senior Civil Servant of Nigeria (ASCSN) and Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) of the National Emergency Management…
Man, 30, in court for allegedly stabbing wife to death
A 30-year-old man, Nanbur Vongtan, on Thursday re-appeared before a Jos High Court for allegedly stabbing his wife to death.
YBNL Princess Releases New Single “Bamidele”
Nigeria's rising songstress Temmie Ovwasa has returned with brand new single “Bamidele” produced by ID Cabasa.
Federal Govt arraigns IGP accuser, Senator Isah Misau in court
The Federal Government on Thursday arraigned before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama, Abuja, the senator…
Hamas rejects US envoy’s demand to recognise Israel
Islamic Hamas movement rejected Thursday the demands of the U.S. Middle East Envoy Jason Greenblatt to accept the requirements of…