Year: 2017
Reps move to control production, use and disposal of polythene bags
The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to control the manufacture, use and disposal of plastic bags, also known as…
Count me out of 2019 presidency – Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday ruled himself out of contesting for the presidency in the 2019 elections.
One dead, 19 rescued as boat capsizes in Lagos
A passenger boat conveying 20 passengers on Tuesday capsized on Lagos waterways with one person dead and 19 others injured.
Tim Godfrey Surprises Crew Members With Brand New Cars
Gospel artiste, Tim Godfrey in what looks like a dream come true has surprised his co singers. reports making the…
Kidnappers release female corps member
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nasarawa State has confirmed the release of Blessing Nwapa, the kidnapped Batch A…
2 corps members drown in Nasarawa
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nasarawa State, has said that two members of the service drowned in a…
Customs seizes 3, 278 bags of rice, 55 vehicles
The Niger Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service, says it generated N1.9 billion from January to September.
Breaking: President Buhari, Security Chiefs meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with service chiefs, Minister of Defence, retired Brig. Mansur Dan-Ali and…
N1.162bn fraud: Ex Gov. Dariye closes case
Former governor of Plateau, Joshua Dariye on Tuesday, in an FCT High Court sitting in Gudu, closed his defence in…
Polls open in Liberia general elections
Polling stations have opened across Liberia as the nation elects its next president and 73 members of the House of…
The secret of my business success – Dangote
Africa’s richest man and most successful industrialist, Aliko Dangote, on Moday revealed the secret of his business success: self-sufficiency and…
Buhari seeks approval to borrow $5.5bn foreign loan
President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the approval of the Senate to take $5.5bn foreign loan for the execution of the…
21,780 out of 33,000 Kaduna teachers fail Primary 4 test
About 21,780 out of 33,000 teachers failed the primary four test administered to test their competence by the Kaduna State…
Davido cancels Felabration performance to honour late friends
Thousands of fans of popular Nigerian musician, David Adeleke a.k.a. Davido will miss him today at the ongoing Felabration show…
Awolowo, Ajimobi, Oyinlola, Agbaje-Williams honoured at IMEGA awards
The Patriarch of the Awolowo family, late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, former Governor of Osun…
10 killed in California fire
Parts of California's wine region are being ravaged by fast-spreading fires that have killed at least 10 people.
Idris Elba bares some flesh as he covers EW
By Funmilola Olukomaiya Famous English actor, producer, musician, and Disc Jockey, Idris Elba is the latest cover star for Entertainment…
Maleek Berry graces the cover of Blanck Magazine’s latest issue
By Funmilola Olukomaiya British-born Nigerian record producer and recording artist, Maleek Shoyebi, popularly known as Maleek Berry, is the face…
Glitz African Fashion Week: Checkout #AboutThatCurvyLife Collective Showcase
By Funmilola Olukomaiya On Saturday, October 7th, Latasha Ngwube’s Aboutthatcurvylife.com (ATCL) made history at Glitz African Fashion Week, showcasing its…
Iceland become smallest nation to qualify for 2018 World Cup
Iceland became the smallest nation ever to progress to a World Cup after beating Kosovo to win their qualifying group…
Thailand bans dropping of cigarette butts on beaches
Thailand plans to take a severe measure against the random dropping of cigarette butts on beaches throughout the country, said…
Liberian female presidential candidate rocks peace concert
Ms MacDella Cooper, the only female candidate in Tuesday’s presidential election in Liberia, on Monday joined hundreds of peace advocates…
1.5bn fraud: Court to hear Edo APC woman leader’s bail application
Justice Ohimai Ovbiagele of a Benin High Court on Monday adjourned until Friday, Oct.13, ruling in a bail application filed…
Liberian elections: Nigerian envoy sues for peace
Nigeria’s new ambassador to Liberia, Mr James Dimka, has sued for peace as his host country heads to the polls…
Kaduna government to employ 25,000 primary school teachers
Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State says the state will employ 25,000 primary school teachers as parts of efforts to…
Kachikwu/Baru feud: PENGASSAN, NUPENG support Baru
Unions in the oil and gas sector on Monday pledged support for the ‘transformation stride’ of the Group Managing Director…
2023 Beckons: Will Igbo Play The Real Politics This Time?
As we gradually move towards 2019 and 2023, I am beginning to get worried whether Igbo is putting their acts…
2 Sterling Bank Staff Sent To Prison For Stealing Employer’s N25.4m
Two officers with the Ogba, Lagos branch of Sterling Bank Plc, James Oke, 28 and Moyosore Shofowora, 27 have been…
Sports betting company berths in Ibadan
Another upscale betting game company has just sprung up in the ancient city of Ibadan.
Rivers Killings: Police declare 8 suspects wanted
Following the dastardly killing of 15 persons in Mgboshimili-Rumueme in Obio-Akpor local government area, a suburb of Port Harcourt, Rivers…