Year: 2017
5 Men Arrested For Stealing Laptops, Cameras
Five men were on Friday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court for allegedly breaking into an apartment and stealing five…
Former Anti-Drugs Chief Investigated Over Narco-Trafficking
France’s Former anti-drugs agency boss has been placed under formal investigation over allegations that he aided and abetted narco-traffickers, the…
Bus’ Brakes Failure kills 16 Persons
A bus drove off a pier near the town of Taman in Southern Russia on Friday after its brakes failed,…
UN Investigates Saudi-Led Strike On Yemen Hotel
The UN human rights office called on Friday for an independent investigation into air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition on…
Samsung Heir Bags 5 Years Imprisonment
A court on Friday sentenced the billionaire head of South Korea’s Samsung Group, Jay Lee, to five years in prison…
Turkey Dismisses 900 Civil Servants
Turkey on Friday dismissed 900 civil servants from ministries, public institutions and the military with suspected of links to terrorist…
Illegal Miners In S/Africa Hide Gold In Condoms
Illegal miners in South Africa are hide unrefined gold and platinum in condoms as a new tactic to avoid arrest…
4,026 Katsina Pilgrims Perform Lesser Hajj In Saudi Arabia
A total of 4,026 pilgrims from Katsina State have left Madina for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, where they performed the lesser…
FG to aid victims of explosion at IDPs camp
National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) says it will financially support the six victims of fire…
Sallah: Zakkat supports orphans with N10.3 million
The Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Commission on Thursday distributed N10.3 million to 86 District Heads to buy cows for…
Man attempts to use father, siblings, 5 friends for money ritual
The Police in Anambra have arrested a 26-year-old man, Chukwuemeka Okafor, for allegedly attempting to use his father, two siblings…
Governor Ikepeazu condemns importation of $2m rice daily by Nigerians
The Governor of Abia, Dr Okezie Ikepeazu, has condemned the importation and consumption of two million dollars worth of imported…
Ronaldo named UEFA’s player of the Year
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been named as Uefa's Player of the Year, beating Lionel Messi and Juventus keeper…
Lagos monarchs lead walk against rape, domestic violence against women
Worried by incessant cases of sexual assault and violence against women, two traditional rulers in Lagos State on Thursday led…
NAF aircraft crashes in Kaduna, kills instructor
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Beetle on Thursday crashed in Kaduna State while on a mission, killing the pilot.
Abducted ex-Labour Minister, Akwanga, regains freedom
A former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Mr Hussaini Akwanga, who was abducted by unknown gunmen from his farm in…
Ladoja, former Oyo governor, returns to PDP
Former Oyo governor Rasheed Ladoja, who defected to the Accord Party to contest the state’s governorship seat in the 2015…
Arewa Youths Withdraw Quit Notice To Igbos
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum has withdrawn its quit notice to Igbos living in the northern part of the country.
Neymar to sue Barcelona over £23.97m unpaid bonus
Forward Neymar is to sue former club Barcelona over a 26m euros (£23.97m) unpaid loyalty bonus included in the contract…
United extends Ibrahimovic’s contract by one year
Manchester United have re-signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a one-year contract.
Tottenham face Madrid in Champions league draw
Tottenham will face holders Real Madrid in the group stage of the Champions League.
Nwodo urges FG to initiate dialogue on restructuring
Former National Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Dr Okwesilieze Nwodo on Thursday, called on the Federal Government to…
FRSC, FG to tackle road crashes, carnage
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday said the Federal government will continue to provide support to the FRSC…
National Housing Scheme: Construction begins in 33 states
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, said that the Federal Government has commenced construction of houses…
Taraba distributes cassava stems to farmers
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba has said that the state government had distributed five million improved cassava stems to farmers…
Gov seeks end to slavery in all ramifications
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says the state government is seeking partnerships with the international organisations to end slavery in…
Anambra success down to improved security – Obiano
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has attributed his administration’s successes to improved security occasioned by good working relationship between his…
Cut-Off Marks: JAMB Fights Back
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB}, has said contrary to insinuations that it fixed Tuesday’s tertiary institutions minimum admission…
Land degradation: Nigeria to achieve neutrality by 2030
Mr Aliyu Bananda, Director, Drought and Desertification Amelioration Department, Federal Ministry of Environment says the Federal Government is committed to…
ASUU Meets Tomorrow To Decide Fate Of Ongoing Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, will on Friday hold a National Executive Council meeting to determine the direction…