Year: 2017
What Is It About This Monkey Business?
According to a famous local fable in the South West region of Nigeria, the original intention of the Creator was…
Nigeria wins 9 gold medals at weightlifting championship in Uganda
The President of Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Mohammed Yahaya, says the country’s weightlifters have won nine gold medals so far…
Nigeria And The Metaphor Of Football
Unarguably, the most popular sport in this clime is football. At one time or the other, every child has kicked…
Operation Crocodile Smile II Begins in South-South, South-West Friday
The Nigerian Army says it is set to conduct “Exercise Crocodile Smile II’’ in the South-South and South-West geopolitical zones…
Photos: No more war: Kachikwu embraces NNPC boss, Baru
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu and Group Managing Director of NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, met…
I won’t remove Olubadan – Governor Ajimobi
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State says he has assured President Muhammadu Buhari that he will continue to respect the…
Lagos advocates Community Services for minor offenders
The Lagos State Prison Watch has offered free legal services to inmates in the Badagry prisons, in order to facilitate…
Family Issues Official Statement On Olugbemiga’s death
The Abiodun's family has issued official statement confirming the tragic and regrettable demise of their son, Olugbemiga.
Lagos unveils Alapere Lay-by to decongest traffic
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday unveiled the newly constructed Alapere Lay-by to decongest traffic on Lagos-Oworonshoki expressway.
Tax Amnesty: VAIDS Begins Collection Of Nigerians’ Income, Assets Data
The Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) has begun the collection of data on the income and assets of…
Catalan independence vote on hold
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has said his people voted for independence from Spain - but that he wants a negotiated…
Buhari: We’re using recovered loots to fund 2017 budget
Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari says on Tuesday that his administration is using part of the stolen funds recovered from Nigerians…
ECOWAS to ensure freedom of movement in member countries
Dr Nelson Magbagbeola, ECOWAS Parliament Secretary-General says the parliament will continue to monitor the border of member countries to ensure…
Federal Government to break power gridlock, promises 10,000 mw
The Federal Government on Tuesday promised to unchain the obstacles hampering power supply programme and promised to achieve the 10,000…
Court orders Police to produce Evans’ brother-in-law in court
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered the Police to produce in court, Okwuchukwu Obiechina, the brother-in-law of…
Kenyatta backs controversial electoral law changes
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday expressed strong support for amendments to electoral laws being debated in parliament.
Security agencies ready for Anambra guber poll – Commissioner
Heads of Security formations in Anambra say they are ready to provide adequate security, before, during and after the Nov.18…
NDLEA to go hard on dealers selling controlled drugs, stimulants in Enugu State
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Enugu has said that it will henceforth arrest and prosecute any patent…
N17.3m debts recovered in 9 months in Jigawa – NSCDC
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa Command, has recovered about N17.3 million as debts from some residents…
Asaba township stadium gets N1.9b approval
The Delta House of Assembly on Tuesday approved the request of N1.9 billion for the completion of Asaba township stadium…
Monkey Pox: FG tasked on proactive measures to combat disease
The Senate on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to be pro-active in containing and preventing the spread of Monkey Pox…
Herdsmen cautioned against using minors for grazing
Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Umar (rtd), Special Adviser on security matters to Gov.Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State, has advised herdsmen against using…
Monkey pox: No recorded case in Ogun – Commissioner
The Ogun government on Tuesday dismissed a report of cases of monkey pox in the state.
Residents urged to Support security agencies to enhance security
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has urged traditional rulers and residents to support security agencies, including the state’s Neighborhood…
Monkey pox: Edo State directs health ministry to sensitise residents
The Edo House of Assembly on Tuesday directed the state’s Ministry of Health to embark on enlightenment campaigns to prevent…
Active Network subscribers increase to 139 million in Aug. – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the number of active lines has increased to 139 million in August compared to…
Novo Nordisk inaugurates free diabetes screening campaign in Lagos
A Danish company, Novo Nordisk, on Tuesday inaugurated a Diabetes Campaign for low-income Nigerians to access routine screening, diagnosis and…
Nigeria, Iran ready to partner on development – Enelamah
The Federal Government has assured the Islamic Republic of Iran of Nigeria’s readiness to cooperate with it on issues of…
NAIPCO 2017 conference: AICOM, PenCom, LASG to lead discussions
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), National Pension Commission (PenCom) and Lagos State Government are to lead discussions on burning industry…
Ambode: Devolution of Power key to solving Nigeria’s problems
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said devolution of power and true federalism are key to solving the nation's…