Year: 2017
DJ Spinall Releases 3rd Album
DJ Spinall has announced the release of his 3rd album – “DREAMS.”
House of Reps recommends upward review of minimum wage
The House of Representatives has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Minister of Labour and Employment to commence the…
US pulls out of UNESCO
The US is pulling out of the UN's cultural organisation UNESCO, accusing it of "anti-Israel" bias.
Zimbabwe Activist Arrested For Saying Mugabe Is ‘Walking-dead’
It has been reported that a Zimbabwean activist, Sten Zvorwadza was arrested for describing the ancient President of the country,…
Osibanjo: I approved N640 billion oil contract for NNPC
Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday admitted granting approval to the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC for two…
Why NIPOST must brace up
By Perpetua Onuegbu It was on Oct. 9, when the country observed the World Post day in Abuja that Mr…
Dogara gives committees 1 week to present pending bills
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has committees with pending Bills of about six months to forward…
DJ Cuppy And Boyfriend Victor Anichebe Split Up
Popular DJ Cuppy after denying reports that they are still together, have finally admitted that herself and footballer, Victor Anichebe…
FG’s ban of doctors’ private practice violates human rights – Ogunnubi
The Federal Government’s ban of doctors in full-time employment in the public service from private practice has been described as…
Customs Compliance Team confiscates contraband worth N317m
The Comptroller General of Customs Compliance Team, Zone C, said it confiscated N317 million worth of contraband between April and…
Russia 2018: Super Eagles will make us proud – Amiesimaka
The current crop of Super Eagles players will bring glory to Nigeria in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, a…
Duterte orders Philippine Police out of anti-drug campaigns
The Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief said on Thursday that he has ordered the police to stay out of the…
South Africa: Gambari tasks NASS on solution to killing of Nigerians
Nigeria’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has urged the National Assembly to seek aggressive measures…
Police to intensify community policing
The Police Command in Niger says it will intensify community policing to curb cattle rustling, kidnapping and other security threats…
Special courts: Ex-NBA chairman commends CJN
Mr Taidi Jonathan, the former Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Minna branch, has lauded the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN),…
Buhari congratulates Owa-Obokun of Ijesa land at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja felicitated with the Owa-Obokun of Ijesa-land, Oba Gabriel Aromolaran 11, on his 80th…
Monkeypox outbreak dominates Google search
The outbreak of monkeypox which was reported by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) dominated searches on Internet search engine…
Over 3,112 visual impaired patients get free surgery in Kebbi
“The Sight Savers”, an International Non-Governmental Organisation, has so far treated 3,112 patients diagnosed with trachoma in Kebbi state. Mr…
Police Recruitment: 267 constables posted to Jigawa
The Police Command in Jigawa on Thursday said 267 newly-recruited Police constables had been posted to the state. The command’s…
Jigawa LG destroys 475 bottles, Jerry-cans of assorted beer
The Kazaure Local Government Area of Jigawa has destroyed 475 bottles and Jerry-cans of assorted beer in the area. Alhaji…
Kenya bans protests from city centers
Kenyan Government on Thursday banned protests in city centres, warning that organisers of demonstrations would be held personally liable for…
Cambodia bans Hollywood blockbuster
The Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has banned the Hollywood blockbuster sequel “Kingsman: Golden Circle” from local cinemas,…
Strip-dancing: NSCDC to sanitize Kwara hotels
Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara has pledged to sanitise hotels and clubs used for strip dancing…
N1.64bn fraud: Ex-Taraba government justifies extra-budgetary expenditure
The former governor of Taraba, Jolly Nyame says extra-budgetary expenditure is normal when executing government projects as there is always…
No confirmed case of monkey pox in Abuja – FCTA
Dr Humpherey Okoroukwu, Acting Director, Public Health of the Federal Capital Territory Administration says there is no confirmed case of…
Supreme Court adjourns Dasuki’s appeal to Jan. 25, 2018
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the appeal filed by a former National Security Adviser (NSA) retired…
Another student leader dies
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) says it has lost its former Financial Secretary, Muhammed Yusuf, the National Public…
4 teenage suicide bombers killed in Maiduguri
Four suicide bombers were killed in a fail attempt to wreak havoc on Maiduguri residents on Wednesday night.
Governors urge NASS to harmonise positions on review of constitution
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Wednesday night, called on the National Assembly to harmonise its positions on the review…
Liberia elections scores high with ECOWAS, AU
The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission to Liberia on Wednesday said the country’s general elections held on Tuesday were on the…