Year: 2017
Education minister dismisses reports on cancellation of Post-UTME
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has urged higher institutions and the general public to disregard social media reports…
I’ll open up soon on Tagbo’s death with video – Davido
Nigeria's music sensation, David Adeleke aka Davido has said that he’ll soon be releasing a statement and footage on his…
3 soldiers, 8 others arrested over theft of N100m solar panels
The police in Lagos have arrested 11 suspects, including three soldiers and one dismissed Airforce man, for allegedly stealing solar…
Governors hold emergency meeting inside Aso Rock
The Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) will hold an emergency meeting tonight inside the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Rain damages 30 buildings at FCE Abeokuta
No fewer than 30 buildings were damaged by heavy rain at the Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta on Tuesday…
Embezzlement: 4 Directors At National Theatre In EFCC Net
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arrested four directors of the National Theatre in Lagos…
Nigeria’s Mo Abudu makes list of 25 Most Powerful Women in Global Television
Mosunmola Abudu,Chief Executive Officer of EbonyLife Television (EL TV) has been listed among 25 most powerful women in global TV…
Killings: Rivers police declares 8 wanted
The Rivers State Police Command has published the names and photos of wanted persons suspected to be behind the killing…
Tagbo’s death: Davido’s a liar, he knew how his friend died – Imohimi
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgar Imohimi on Wednesday said popular music star, David Adeleke, aka Davido lied to the…
Spain set to impose direct rule on Catalonia
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has given Catalonia's separatist leader five days to say whether or not he has declared…
Edo demotes 4 school principals to classroom teachers
Edo State Government has demoted four secondary school principals to classroom teachers for collecting illegal levies from students.
Police arrest couple, nurse in Kano for buying boy, 5
The Police Command in Kano says it has arrested a couple and a nurse for buying a five-year-old boy.
Kidnapping: Judge hands-off Evans case
Justice Abdulazeez Anka of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Wednesday declined to hear a fundamental rights suit filed by…
Why Ambode Must Be Re-elected In Lagos – Groups
Two socio-political groups operating under the aegis of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vangard and United Christian Family Initiative have pledged their…
Illegal levies: Edo demotes four school principals
Edo State Government has demoted four secondary school principals to classroom teachers, for collecting illegal levies from students.
Renowned climber watches girlfriend die in avalanche, then kills himself
A world-renowned climber - forced to watch his girlfriend die in an avalanche - went on to kill himself in…
Another Youth Shot Dead On Lagos Island
Despite the presence of Special Anti-robbery squad and the Lagos State Taskforce on Lagos Island, another youth identified as Ike…
Nigeria restates commitment to fund family planning programmes
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on Wednesday in Abuja renewed the commitment of the Federal Government on funding…
NIMR research laboratory gets international accreditation
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)’s Centre for Human Virology and Genomics Research Laboratory has been accredited by the…
FCTA reaffirms Dec. target for completion of Light Rail project
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Wednesday said it would complete Abuja Light Rail in December. The Permanent Secretary,…
66 children murdered in Western Cape
South Africa could by the end of 2017, be recording its highest cases of murder rates since the end of…
Doctor rapes teenager during medical examination
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that a 52-years-old doctor in Limpopo has raped a teenage patient during…
NAPTIP seeks partnership with Bayelsa Govt. to curb human trafficking
The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has solicited the assistance of the Bayelsa Government to reduce…
Sub-Saharan Africa to grow at a slower rate this year – World Bank
The economy of sub-Saharan Africa is seen growing more slowly this year than previously forecast, largely due to weak investment…
NSE continues downward trend, indicators down by 0.34%
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday sustained a downward posture with the market indicator dropping further by…
Catfish farmers lament high cost of feeds amidst falling fish price
Catfish farmers in Lagos are rattled by the paradox of spontaneous hike in the price of fish feed and falling…
Gender activist wants Govt. to provide sanitary pads to schools
Dr Joe Odumakin, Women’s Rights Activist and President, Women Arise for Change Initiative, has called on government at all levels…
Lagos CP: Davido’s friend, Tagbo died of suffocation
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgar Imohimi on Wednesday revealed that Umueke Tagbo, a friend of music icon, David Adeleke…
Ministry urged to declare state of emergency on malnutrition
The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Federal Ministry of Health to declare a state of emergency on the…
Monkey pox: Edo Govt to establish quarantine centre
The Edo Government says it will establish a quarantine centre as part of efforts to prevent and manage the outbreak…