Year: 2017
Mudslide: FG condoles with Sierra Leoneans
The Federal Government on Wednesday condoled with the people of Sierra Leone over the loss of lives and devastation caused…
120 dead in Nepal’s landslides, floods
At least 120 people have been killed and tens of thousands affected by floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains…
How Buhari is controlling Osinbajo from London
More than three months after leaving Nigeria, it remains unclear when President Muhammadu Buhari will return, despite his remarks about…
Sierra Leone begin national mourning for hundreds killed in mudslides
Sierra Leone began seven days of national mourning on Wednesday after flooding and massive mudslides triggered by heavy rains left…
Air Force officer sentenced to death for killing lover
A 10-man Nigeria Air Force (NAF) General Court Martial, which tried Air Craftsman Kalu Bernard over the alleged killing of…
16 dead, 82 wounded in suicide bomb attack in Konduga
The Police in Borno said 16 persons were killed and 82 others wounded in a suicide bomb attack in Konduga…
African-led joint task force on terrorism faces challenges
The UN Security Council has been told that the African-led joint task force Group of Five (G5) on terrorism in…
Chidoka, Ofodile others suspended for alleged anti-party activities
United Peoples Party (UPP) in Awka on Tuesday announced the suspension of some of its leading members in Anambra for…
Senate promises quick passage of Anti-Hate Speech, Jungle Justice Bills
Senate President Bukola Saraki, says the Upper Chamber will speed up the passage of the Anti-Hate Speech and the Anti-Jungle…
Anambra polls: APGA picks Obiano as candidate
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on Tuesday elected Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra as its candidate for that state’s…
Unregistered drugs confiscated at cross border settlement in Kebbi
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confiscated 40 cartons of unregistered drugs at Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area…
Teenage girls to undergo training on skills acquisition
The Complete Woman, an NGO, has announced plans to train teenage girls on skill acquisition in Jikwoyi, Orozo, Karu and…
TETFUND grants Varsity N60m for research
Prof. Uche Ikonne, Vice Chancellor, Abia State University, Uturu, on Tuesday said that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) had…
Media urged to pay more attention to CAR violence
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned of the consequences of the media looking away from what it termed the…
Guterres condemn Borno attacks, condoles Nigeria
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the series of Boko Haram terrorists attacks in Borno in which many people were…
Nigeria to raise N135 billion in bonds Aug. 23
Nigeria plans to raise N135 billion ($442.62 million) in bonds on August 23, the debt office said on Tuesday.
Ronaldo, Messi, Buffon shortlisted for UEFA player of the year
Gianluigi Buffon, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been shortlisted for the Uefa men's player of the year.
Liverpool defeat Hoffenheim 2-1 in Champions League play-off
Liverpool will take a one-goal advantage back to Anfield for the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie with…
Boko Haram suicide bombers kill 27 again in Borno
No fewer than twenty seven people were killed following a suicide bomb attack on a village in Konduga, about 37…
Both sides to blame in Virginia – Trump
US President Donald Trump has again blamed both sides for the violent unrest in Charlottesville, Virginia, which left one protester…
Cele prophet remanded for defrauding couple N70m
Akin Kuponiyi A prophet of the Celestial Church of Christ, Prophet Oladele Olufemi Ayoola, has been arraigned before a Federal…
Court Orders LASPOTECH Unions To Suspend Strike
The National Industrial Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has directed the staff unions of the Lagos State Polytechnic, LASPOTECH…
Mugabe’s wife back in Zimbabwe after being accused of assault in South Africa
Zimbabwe’s first lady, Grace Mugabe, returned home on Tuesday from South Africa after failing to turn herself in to police…
Federal Govt moves to end ASUU strike
The meeting between leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator…
Clampdown On Faceless Online News Media, Gbagi Tells DSS
Nigeria’s former Minister of Education, Kenneth Gbagi has called on security agencies and the Department of State Security, DSS to…
Normalcy returns to Edo Assembly, as 19 members attend plenary
Normalcy has returned to the Edo State House of Assembly, after the riotous change of leadership of the House on…
We’re still cleaning PDP’s mess – Oshun
A lawmaker, Moshood Oshun, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is still cleaning the mess created by the Peoples…
Obaseki charges Corps members on rural development
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has charged corps members serving in the State to embak on developmental projects that…
Former Edo guber aspirant dumps PDP
Matthew lduoriyekemwen, a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo State and former governorship aspirant in the…
Two youths shot dead in Lagos Island mayhem
No fewer than two youths were reportedly shot dead by some miscreants, popularly known as ‘Area boys’ from Okepopo area…