Year: 2017
Groups Laud Ambode On New Awolowo 20 Feet Statue
A Non-Governmental Organisation comprising of artisans, political groups, youths operating under the aegis of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard have lauded…
Why we exposed COWLSO to constant Capacity Building – Ambode’s wife
Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode says members of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials,…
Police arrest 31 kidnappers, robbers, recover four AK-47 riffles, others
The Special Police Forces set up by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris have arrested 31 suspected kidnapper and…
JOHESU Strike: Don’t blame Federal Govt – Ngige
Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, said Federal Government should not be blamed for ongoing strike by the…
Costa complete move to Atletico Madrid
Striker Diego Costa has completed his move back to Atletico Madrid from Premier League champions Chelsea.
Ronaldo’s brace, Bale’s Stunner swept aside Dortmund in Champions league game
A stunning Gareth Bale volley and two Cristiano Ronaldo goals earned Real Madrid victory in a pulsating Champions League clash…
Poor Liverpool battle to draw against lowly Spartak
Liverpool were held to a frustrating Champions League draw despite dominating Spartak Moscow in Russia.
City in control, beat Shakhtar 2-0
Kevin de Bruyne scored a superb goal as Manchester City beat Shakhtar Donetsk to make it two Champions League Group…
Kane bags hat-trick in Tottenham’s Champions league victory
Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Tottenham maintained their 100% start in the Champions League with victory over Apoel Nicosia.
Senate summons Adeosun, Udoma over economy
The Senate has summoned the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun and her Budget and National Planning counterpart, Sen. Udo…
2 accidents in Ogun claim 2 lives, leave 9 injured
Two persons were on Tuesday confirmed dead in separate accidents at two locations on the Lagos/Ibadan expressway.
Attack on Olubadan: Gov Ajimobi summons security chiefs
Following the shooting that took place at the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Governor of Oyo…
Fani-Kayode’s trial continues tomorrow
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos south west Nigeria today , dismissed an application filed before the court by…
Illegal arms: Court seeks medical reports of defendants
A Federal High Court Judge in Lagos south west Nigeria, Justice Ayokunle Faji has called for medical reports detailing the…
Kano State spends N500m on accreditation of courses at Kano poly
Kano State Government says it has spent over N500 million on the accreditation of 54 courses at the Kano State…
EFCC opens office in Akwa Ibom
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened an office in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom capital, its Spokesman, Mr Wilson…
2017 budget: Senate to commence review of implementation in October
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has said that the Senate would commence review of the 2017 Budget…
Former super eagles coach inaugurates Footballers Social Club
Austin Eguavon, former Super Eagles Coach, on Tuesday, inaugurated the Ex- Nigeria International Footballers Social Club in Edo to take…
HIV/AIDS: FG to treat 50,000 victims annually
Stakeholders in the fight against HIV/AIDS has commended the new commitment of government to use domestic funds to provide antiretroviral…
South African airline in talks with Citibank on debt
South Africa is in talks with Citibank on how to settle a 1.8 billion rand ($135 million) loan to the…
Business registration cost now cheaper – CAC
The Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Mr. Bello Mahmud, said on Tesday in Abuja that the cost of business registration…
Adamawa committed to youth empowerment – Bindow
Gov. Muhammadu Jubril-Bindow of Adamawa on Tuesday said that youths in the state would be made self relaint through skill…
Flooding: Imo Govt urged to demolish houses on waterways
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised the Imo state government to demolish all houses along the waterways to…
Unemployment: Radical approach required to curb challenge – Dalung
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, says youth unemployment in the country requires radical approach.
Apapa gridlock: FRSC sets up task force
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) said on Tuesday that it had constituted a task force to resolve the incessant…
Reps hailed for defending Nigeria’s unity
The Presidency on Tuesday commended members of the House of Representatives for standing firm in defence of Nigeria’s unity.
Former Ivory Coast president to remain in detention for ICC trial
The International Criminal Court on Tuesday said judges had ordered former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo to remain in detention…
Python Dance aimed at fighting crime in the southeast – GOC
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday explained that the ongoing Operation Python Dance II was aimed at fighting crime and criminalities…
Distribution companies meter over 3 million customers – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says the 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) have so far metered over 3 million…
Naira sells at N364/$ as MPC holds rate
The Naira on Tuesday exchanged at N364 to the dollar at the parallel market as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…