Year: 2017
Federal Government determined to revitalise housing sector
The Federal Government says it is determined to revitalise the land, housing and urban development sector for socio-economic development. Alhaji…
Amnesty winds down reintegration programme — Boroh
The Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh, says the PAP is winding down its re-integration programme in enhancing…
NDLEA solicits collaboration to fight illicit drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Wednesday called on Nigerians, irrespective of callings to collaborate with in the…
I have confidence in Junior Eagles – Ugbade
Nduka Ugbade, a former Captain of the 1985 Golden Eaglets, said on Wednesday that the team’s unfortunate crash out of…
Oba Ewuare nominated as TROMPCOM Chairman
The Omo’ N’Oba N’Edo Uku-Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has been nominated as Chairman of the Committee of Traditional Rulers of…
Chad to close Qatar embassy
Chad is shuttering Qatar’s embassy and giving its diplomats 10 days to leave the country, accusing the Gulf Arab state…
Gov. Bello appoints new Kogi HOS
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has approved the appointment of Mrs. Hajarat Lawal as the new Head of Service for…
Plateau government employs 5,253 teachers
The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has employed 5,253 teachers to address the acute shortage of teaching personnel…
Apapa Gridlock: LASTMA Establishes Operation Keep Traffic Moving
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Wednesday, said it had established “Operation Keep Traffic Moving ,’’ to ease…
Space Technology: Don calls for more funding to aid development
Prof. Lazarus Ojigi, Lecturer, Department of Geomatics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria has urged Federal Government to deepen financial support to…
Dogara extols Sultan at 61
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, has felicitated with Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa‘ad Abubakar III,…
Okorocha to invest more in state’s zoo
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo State on Wednesday said the state government was ready to invest more resources to develop…
Gov Bello Appoints Hajarat Lawal New Kogi HOS
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has approved the appointment of Mrs Hajarat Lawal as the new Head of Service for…
Officials say ISIS decapitate 11 in Libya
Officials say eleven people were decapitated on Wednesday by Islamic State militants in Central Libya. A spokesman said that nine…
Why CBN interventions fail to save Naira
Financial experts have diagnosed plausible reasons for the steady depreciation of the nation’s currency in spite of series of interventions…
Former Justice Minister calls for judicial reform
Chief Bayo Ojo (SAN), a former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, on Wednesday, canvassed the introduction of Alternative Dispute Resolution…
Wayne Rooney retires from international football
Former England Captain Wayne Rooney announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday, ending a 14-year career in which he…
Enugu compiles directory on community leaders
The Enugu State Government says it is compiling a directory of community leaders to improve security and other services in…
How AMCON intervention saved Arik Air
A former Vice-Chairman of Arik Air, Sen. Anietie Okon, has alleged that the plan by some “powerful” individuals to take…
Rukky Sanda celebrates birthday with Denim-Themed Birthday Shoot
By Funmilola Olukomaiya Sultry Nollywood actress, Rukky Sanda is a year older today. The pretty light-skinned actress who came into…
Mercy Johnson amazing on short Straw Curls
By Funmilola Olukomaiya Top Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, is a rare beauty as she is totally owning her look as…
Bird Flu Outbreak: Zimbabwe Faces Shortage Of Broiler Chicks
Zimbabwe has been hit by a shortage of broiler chicks after the country’s biggest poultry producer was hit by an…
Chocolate City’s Ruby Gyang stylish for Exquisite Magazine
By Funmilola Olukomaiya Chocolate City Music songbird Ruby Gyang is the cover star for Exquisite Magazine’s latest issue. In this…
Netanyahu Warns Putin On Iran’s Threat To Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warns Russian leader Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday that Iran is an escalating threat in the…
UNESCO Wants Equal Opportunities For African Slave Descents
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has advocated for economic, social and political equality for African slave descendants…
Eko Disco Disconnects Consumers For Bypassing Meter
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) meter monitoring team on Wednesday disconnected two consumers in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos over…
Adekunle Gold dapper for Vibe.ng August Issue
By Funmilola Olukomaiya ‘Orente’ crooner, and former YBNL singer, Kosoko Adekunle, is giving us a breath of fresh air as…
Police Arrest 2 Men For Armed Robbery
The police command in Benue on Tuesday arraigned a technician, John Okodo, 21, and a businessman, Michael Orji, 32, before…
Koroma Commends Brotherliness Spirit Expressed By Buhari
President Ernest Koroma of Sierra Leone has lauded the spirit of African brotherliness expressed towards his country by President Muhammadu…
Teyana Taylor flawless for GQ South Africa’s September issue
By Funmilola Olukomaiya American actress and dancer, Teyana Taylor serves us divine hotness as she graces the cover of the…