Year: 2017
Union Advises Nigerians In South Africa To Tackle Crime
Mr Adetola Olubajo, the newly elected President of Nigeria Union in South Africa, has advised Nigerians in that country to…
Food Poison Kills 7 Persons In Zamfara
Seven persons have died from eating local food known as `Fate’ (poisoned leaf porridge) at Shiyar Ajiya in Shinkafi town,…
Suspected Lassa Fever Patient Goes For Test In Edo
Authorities at Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Lokoja said they had discovered a suspected Lassa fever patient.
7 Die, 200 Treated Of Cholera In Borno
Humanitarian organisation, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), on Sunday, said no fewer than seven persons died of cholera outbreak in Maiduguri…
Ijebu sons and daughters defy rain to attend `Ojude-Oba’ festival
Many Illustrious Ijebu sons and daughters on Sunday defied the rains to converge in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State to grace the…
Businessman shot dead in Benue
The Benue Police Command has confirmed the death of a businessman, Mr Felix Toechukwu, after he was shot by unknown…
Strike: Federal Govt, ASUU to resume negotiation after Eid-el-Kabir
Minister of Labour and Employment Chris Ngige says negotiation between the Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)…
UK court stops Alison-Madueke, associates from selling properties
Documents issued by a UK court that restrain former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, and her business fronts, Jide Omokore…
Catholic Priest Kidnapped, Murdered In Imo
The Police in Imo State have confirmed the kidnap and subsequent murder of a catholic priest.
Nigeria to reduce number of pilgrims next year
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it is considering reducing the number of pilgrims that would perform hajj…
Injured soldier insists on continuing the fight against Boko Haram
Private Samuel Ernest, who is recuperating from an injury at the 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital, Maiduguri, says he…
Why yam is costly in market – Farmers
Most yam farmers and sellers in Benin have observed that the cost of the produce is not connected with the…
Buhari restates right of Nigerians to live anywhere
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated that the Federal Government will guarantee adequate protection of all citizens.
Respect sanctity of marriage, Lai Mohammed advises couples
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has advised couples to always respect the institution of marriage to…
Port Harcourt traders hail Wike for reconstructing market
Some traders in Mile 1 Market in Diobu, Port Harcourt, have commended the State Government for the ongoing reconstruction of…
No Nigerian died in Texas hurricane – NIDO
No Nigerian life is lost to the Hurricane Harvey ravaged Texas as the disaster has claimed dozens of lives so…
If I’m rearrested, this country will burn – Nnamdi Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has boasted that Nigeria will burn if he is rearrested…
Air Force foils plans by Boko Haram to disrupt Sallah celebration
The Nigerian Air Force said on Saturday it had foiled an attempt by Boko Haram to breach the peaceful Eid-el…
Federal Govt urged to re-introduce A-Level programme
For a more efficient and functional education system, the Federal Government should re-introduce Advanced Level (A-Level) as the third tier…
Buhari’s aide condemns extra judicial killing of Nigerian in South Africa
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, has condemned the further extra judicial killings…
We’ll Ensure Dividend Of Democracy Is Evenly Shared – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday joined Muslims across the State to celebrate the 2017 Eid-el-Kabir festival, with…
Trump visits Texas to meet victims of Storm Harvey
US President Donald Trump is meeting people caught up in the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
Cameroon’s World Cup hope over – Coach
Hugo Broos admitted that Cameroon's 2018 World Cup qualification hopes are all but over following their 4-0 defeat to Nigeria…
Olubajo elected president of Nigeria union in S/Africa
The Nigeria Union in South Africa has elected Mr Adetola Olubajo as the new president of the union.
Liverpool deny Barcelona claim that Reds wanted £183m for Coutinho
Liverpool have denied Barcelona's claim that they wanted 200m euros (£183m) for playmaker Philippe Coutinho.
Zambia keeps World Cup hope alive, beat Algeria 3-1
A Brian Mwila brace helped Zambia keep their 2018 World Cup qualification dream alive with a 3-1 win over Algeria…
Ibadan Chieftaincy System At Crossroads
As the Bobajiro of Ibadanland since 1978 and the person who voluntarily in 2011 published the book Ibadan Traditional System:…
Dirty Secrets In the Cut-Off War
Anyone reading the papers last week will be forgiven to think that the worst demons from hell have descended on…
The Opportunity Cost Of Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State is giving out the sum of $40,000.00 (N14 million based on the exchange…
Eid-el-Kabir: Niger Gov Urges Nigerians To Embrace Farming
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Saturday advised citizens of the state to embrace farming to improve the country’s food…