Year: 2017
Lagos state first lady calls for concerted effort on youth empowerment
The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, says concerted effort is needed to empower the nation’s teeming…
Niger Delta youths storm Abuja for Buhari
About 600 Niger-Delta Youths carrying various placards supporting President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday took over the Unity Fountain, Abuja after…
International Youth Day: Ambode’s Wife Empowers Youths
As part of its activities to mark the 2017 International Youth Day, Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative (HOFOWEM), a…
Osinbajo assigns portfolios to 2 new ministers
The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has assigned portfolios to the two ministers who were sworn in three weeks ago.
BSU Matriculates 6,400, Warns New Entrants
Benue State University (BSU) on Wednesday matriculated 6,400 students, warning the new entrants not to fall below the institution’s minimum…
Anti-Buhari protesters suspend protest over attack
The anti-Muhammadu Buhari protesters have suspended their protest in Abuja following Tuesday's attack on members at the Wuse Market.
Lagos Police Arrests Man With Woman’s Head
The police in Lagos have arrested a man found with a decomposing woman head at Imota, near Ikorodu.
Corruption fights back as gunmen attack EFCC Headquarters
A major security breach was recorded at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the early…
Stop playing politics with Buhari’s health – CAN President
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr Samson Ayokunle on Wednesday said Nigerians should stop playing politics…
4-Year-Old Marriage Dissolved Over Paternity Dispute
An Ado-Ekiti Customary Court on Wednesday dissolved the 4-year-old marriage between Mrs Tolulope Akinnusotu and her husband, Akinola, over doubt…
256 Nasarawa State Pilgrims Arrive Saudi Arabia
Nasarawa State Government, said on Wednesday that the first batch of 256 pilgrims from the state have arrived safely in…
My Re-election Bid Is To Redeem Ekiti – Ex-Gov
Chief Segun Oni, a Governorship Aspirant of All Progressives Congress (APC), says his re-election bid is a redemption mission and…
Tambuwal Donates Items To Parents Of Quadruplets
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday donated foodstuffs and baby clothing worth N500, 000 to the family of…
Nasarawa governor committed to providing affordable education
Gov. Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on Wednesday reiterated his commitment to the provision of quality and affordable education in…
Driver Remanded For Inflicting Injuries On Neighbour
A Karmo Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 38-year-old driver, Seun Kelly, in Suleja…
Salary arrears: Sacked councillors give Lalong 30 days ultimatum
Sacked councillors in Plateau have given Gov. Simon Lalong 30 days ultimatum to pay their N1.57 billion accrued salaries and…
Bayelsa SWAN to hold road race for journalists
The Bayelsa Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) says it has concluded plans to hold a 6-kilometre road…
AFCON: Increase in participating countries’ number key for Africa’s football
The Team Manager, NAF FC, Abuja, on Wednesday said the expansion of participating countries in African Nations’ Cup competition from…
Over 150 Dead In India Flood
More than 150 people have died and 10 million affected in recent floods and landslides across India as the country’s…
5,571 Kaduna pilgrims depart to Saudi Arabia
A total of 5, 571 pilgrims from Kaduna State have been transported to Saudi Arabia, the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare…
Police arrest woman for killing own baby
The Police in Nasarawa State Command said they had arrested a woman for allegedly killing her three-day old baby.
NGO Urges Rice Farmers To Embrace Production Technology
Prof. Sani Ahmed-Miko, Country Director, Sasakawa Global 2000 (SG 2000), on Wednesday advised rice farmers in the country to embrace…
British PM: UK Could Continue EU Peace Funding
Britain will consider replacing some EU funding for peace projects in Northern Ireland after it leaves the bloc in 2019,…
Apostolic Church donates books to UNILORIN Library
The Apostolic Church of Nigeria (TACN) in Ilorin on Wednesday donated copies of its centenary history books to the University…
ILO To Establish Global Commission
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has concluded arrangement to establish a Global Commission on the Future of Work.
Falling Tree Kills 12 People
A tree toppled into a crowd of worshippers during a major Christian festival on the Portuguese island of Madeira on…
Wine bottle recycling plant established in Jos
A wine bottle recycling plant has been established in Jos, the Plateau capital.
Divorce: Wife Threatens To Cut Off Husband’s Penis
A divorce-seeking man on Wednesday pleaded with an Ilorin Area Court in Kwara to terminate his marriage because his wife…
Ozubulu killings: Nnewi Catholic Diocese donates N2.2m to victims
The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has donated N2.2 million to victims of the Aug. 6 gun attack on worshipers at…
COEASU deplores poor condition in Ebonyi College of Education
The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Ebonyi College of Education, Ikwo Chapter, has decried the poor condition of…