Year: 2017
Tackling corruption in Nigeria through whistle blowing
I crave your indulgence to preface this speech by reiterating what all of us already know: that corruption is the…
Kenyatta to consider election amendment before signing
President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya confirmed Friday that he had received the controversial election amendment bill from Parliament, saying he…
UNILORIN produces 89 First Class graduates
Prof. AbduGaniyu Ambali, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin, has said the institution produced 89 first class graduates in 2016/2017…
Polio: FCT targets 900,000 children for immunisation
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Primary Health Care Development Board, says it is targeting 900,000 children to be immunised against…
Odinga calls for new vote amidst his withdrawal
Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga said on Friday his withdrawal from a presidential election rerun scheduled for Oct. 26 meant…
Gombe health ministry intensifies Breastfeeding campaign
The Gombe State Commissioner for Health, Dr Kennedy Ishaya, says the ministry is intensifying campaign to encourage mothers in the…
China to continue cooperation with UNESCO
China would continue to actively participate in and support the work of UNESCO, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
N1.5bn contract scam: Edo APC woman leader, 4 others granted bail
Justice Ohimai Ovbiagele of Benin High Court (Criminal Division) on Friday granted bail to Edo Woman Leader of All Progressives Congress…
Institute trains 36 Liberians on power sector operations
The National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) has commenced training of 36 personnel of Liberia Electricity Company (LEC) on…
Infrastructure: Nigeria asks World Bank, IMF to scale up Renewable Energy
Nigeria has asked the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to scale up the provision of and…
Buhari, South East leaders meet in Abuja
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari and leaders of thought from the South East are currently meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Presidency: Buhari’s discussion with World Bank President twisted
The Presidency on Friday said the discussion between President Muhammadu Buhari and the World Bank Group President, Jim Yong Kim was…
Photos: Omawunmi, Adekunle Gold Perform At Felabration 2017
''The Prophecy'' as this year's Felabration theme to mark Fela's 20th anniversary and to celebrate the life and legacy of…
Davido Releases Statement, CCTV Footage On Tagbo’s Death
Over the past few days Davido has been embattled and dragged on social media due to the death of 3…
Harvey Weinstein: US actress Rose McGowan makes rape allegation
The scandal deluging Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has deepened after US actress Rose McGowan publicly accused him of raping her.
NIPOST to begin banking services soon – Official
The District Manager, Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST), Ilorin, Mr Godwill Magulike, said on Friday that the agency would soon introduce…
Enugu residents advised against self medication
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has advised Enugu residents to desist from self medication to avoid drug abuse.
Entrepreneur calls on FG to work with youths in tourism development
An entrepreneur , Ms Abigail Olagbaye, has urged the Federal Government to work with Nigerian youths in the development of…
‘We’re deeply committed to rule of law’ – Nigeria tells global community
Nigeria has assured the international community that it is deeply committed to the concept of rule of law as enshrined…
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to eradicate poverty
Nigeria has pledged its commitment to eradicate poverty through various policies of the Federal Government to transform the nation’s economy…
IBB endorses Dokpesi for PDP chairmanship
Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida on Thursday endorsed Chief Raymond Dokpesi for the position of the National Chairman of the…
Ex-Supreme Court Judge, Coommassie dies at 71
A former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Saifullahi Muntaqa Coommassie has died at the age of 71 on Thursday evening after…
I did not approve any contract for NNPC, Osinbajo opens up
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has stated that the approvals he granted to the NNPC while he was Acting President were for…
Liberia Polls: Ex-footballer George Weah in early lead
Football icon, George Weah, is in early lead in the official provisional results of Tuesday presidential elections in Liberia.
Nigeria overnight rate drops to 20 percent as cash squeeze bites
Nigeria’s overnight lending rate dropped to 20 percent on Thursday on expectation that a cash squeeze will ease after money…
Chad withdraws troops from fight against Boko Haram in Niger
Chad has withdrawn hundreds of troops from neighbouring Niger, where they were helping local forces fight Boko Haram Islamist militants,…
Police Service Commission didn’t demote Lagos CP – Okiro
The Chairman, Police Service Commission, Dr. Mike Okiro on Thursday disowned a letter from the commission purportedly demoting the Lagos…
Northern Govs. Select GE to Boost Healthcare Development
The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has selected GE Healthcare, a leading global provider of transformational medical technologies and services,…
Lessons from Ijebu-Jesa
"Two things define you: your patience when you have nothing and your your attitude when you have everything. Every artist…
NNPC operates outside the Law!
In his defence of the allegations of unilateral award of $25 billion contracts and sole management of the Nigerian National…