Year: 2017
Oba of Benin inaugurates alternative dispute resolution committee
The Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, on Thursday inaugurated the Benin Customary Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (BCADRC), to arbitrate in…
Ambode to unveil Fela’s statue Sunday
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to honour the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, as the week-long activities marking…
Photo: Adeosun attends Commonwealth Finance Minister Meeting
Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has represented Nigeria at the Commonwealth meeting of Finance Ministers in Washington on Thursday.
Ladoja returns to PDP
The former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rasidi Ladoja has confirmed his return to the people’s Democratic Party ( PDP)…
Three female bombers killed in foiled Maiduguri hospital attack
Three female bombers have been killed in attempt to gain entry through the rear exit gate into the premises of…
Woman kills 3-year old son for looking like his father
Australian Supreme Court on Thursday sentenced a mother, who killed her three-year-old son “because he looked like his father,” to…
LASU throws out 33,000 admission seekers
The Lagos State University has shut its door against 33,000 students seeking admission into the institution for the 2017/2018 academic…
National Assembly passes media Appropriation Bill
The Senate on Thursday passed the 2017 budget of parastatal agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information, including the News…
IAAF release dates for 2018 World Indoor Tour
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has announced the scoring events listed for the 2018 IAAF World Indoor Tour,…
Israel to join US in pulling out of UNESCO
Israel has said it will join the US in pulling out of the UN's cultural organisation Unesco, after US officials…
FG, FAAN owing Bi-Courtney N200bn
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd, operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Lagos, said on Thursday that the Federal…
Britain remains committed to UNESCO – Theresa May
Britain remains committed to UNESCO, a spokesman for Prime Minister, Theresa May, said on Thursday after the U.S. withdrew from…
Breast Cancer: Experts commend “One-Stop Breast Clinic’’ at LUTH
Some experts committed to the cause of ensuring prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment for breast cancers have commended the…
Uchechi Orji reappointed as MD, Sovereign Fund
President Muhammadu Buhari has re-appointed Mr Uchechi Orji as Managing Director of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA).
Harrysong Drops “Under The Duvet”
With his album expected to drop at the end of the month, Alterplate Records boss and talented singer – Harrysong…
Beach soccer player Azeez says he still prefers football
Abu Azeez, a star player of the Super Sand Eagles, the national beach soccer team, on Thursday said he still…
Why we may not reduce 2018 UTME fee – JAMB
Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), says the board may not review downward the…
Over 50,000 graduates produced by YabaTech in 70 years – Rector
The Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) says it has produced more than 50,000 graduates to close the skills gap in…
PDP poorly played opposition role – Abdulsalami Abubakar
Former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), says Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has not properly played credible opposition…
FG acquires 55,000 hectares to develop grazing reserves
The Federal Government said on Thursday that it has secured 55,000 hectares of land from 11 states for the development…
Osinbajo’s approval of NNPC joint venture followed due process – Akande
The Presidency has responded to inquiries on the operations of the joint venture cash calls in the oil industry, stating…
Ambode seeks Lawmakers’ support for reforms in key sectors
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday urged lawmakers to support the ongoing efforts of his administration to effect…
Monkey pox: Oyo Commissioner for Health summoned
The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday summoned the Commissioner for Health, Mr Azeez Adeduntan, over the recent outbreak…
Nigerians in South Africa protest over cruel treatment
The Nigeria Union, South Africa (NUSA) says it has protested alleged beating of five Nigerians, a day after the killing…
Abuja Airport road Residents protest high electricity tariff
Residents of Chika, Aleyita, Pyakasa and Ketti on the Airport road, Abuja, on Thursday protested what they described as outrageous…
Shanghai Masters: Nadal, Federer through to quarters
Rafael Nadal continued to scythe his way through the Shanghai Masters on Thursday, reaching the quarter-finals with a 6-3 6-1…
50,000 adults enroll in Lagos’ Adult Literacy Programme
The Lagos State Government on Thursday disclosed that 50,000 adults enrolled into its Adult Literacy Programme in the last two…
Bill to entrench accountability passes second reading
A Bill for an Act to amend Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act to entrench parliamentary accountability and enhance the…
Federal government ordered to pay N18m to 3 women for violation of rights
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has ordered the Nigerian government to pay 18 million Naira as compensation to three…
NYSC commences health initiative for rural dwellers in Ogun
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has flagged-off its annual free healthcare delivery for the aged and less-privileged persons in…