Year: 2017
Gunmen Kill Middle-Age Woman In Osogbo
Unknown gunmen on Saturday shot dead a yet-to-be identified middle-age woman in Osogbo.
Terrorists kill governor, sibling
Mr. Mohamed Dahir Elmi, the governor of Galgadud in the central Somalia region, and his sibling have been killed in…
Kano Gov Reiterates Commitment To National Unity
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to national unity by insisting that the Igbo people…
Police Urge IMT Female Students To Resist Temptation
The Police Command in Enugu has advised female students of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu to resist…
Today: 3 die, 50 injured in Chisco luxury bus accident
Three persons, a male and two females, died in an auto accident on the Auchi-Okene axis of the Benin-Lokoja road…
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: NUJ, Others Appeal To FG
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has joined other road users to appeal to the National Assembly…
1,774 pilgrims transported to Saudi Arabia from llorin zone
Alhaji AbdulAzeez Ibrahim, the Manager, Ilorin International Airport, said on Saturday that 1,774 intending pilgrims had so far been transported…
Man kills mother over “disappearance” charm
An 18-year-old man, Agugu Adau, has allegedly killed his mother for refusing to give him a “disappearing” charm he claimed…
UN to open Human Rights Office in Liberia
UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Andrew Gilmour said on Friday that his office would establish a UN Human Rights…
6,280 ghost workers, pensioners to face ICPC probe in Enugu
No fewer than 6,280 ghost workers and pensioners have been identified by the Local Government Staff and Pensioner Audit Committee…
Floods hit Benue, Kastina States
Floods have destroyed many property and rendered thousands homeless in Benue and Katsina States.
Ipas calls for review of law on abortion
A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Ipas Nigeria, has called for the review of the law criminalising abortion in the country.
Archbishop Of Canterbury Speaks Out On Buhari’s Health
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, Friday, paid a personal visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at Abuja House, London.
Buhari likely to return next week – Murray Bruce
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce representing Bayelsa East, says President Muhammadu Buhari is likely to return to the country next week.
2,000 Islamic State fighters to die in Raqqa – Pentagon
The U.S. Department of Defense says no fewer than 2,000 fighters of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) will…
3 suicide bombers killed in Maiduguri
The Borno Police Command on Saturday said three suicide bombers were killed on Friday at Simari area of Maiduguri.
Ogun deploys 150 TRACE operatives for RCCG Annual Convention
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), says it has deployed 150 operatives to control strategic locations in…
[FROM THE ARCHIVES: 2010] Nigeria Loses $300b To Corrupt Leaders – Ayoola
Nigeria has lost more than $300 billion to corrupt leaders since independence, ICPC Chairman, Retired Justice Emmanuel Ayoola, has said.
adidas Originals, Pharrell Williams Unveil New Tennis Hu ‘Solid’ Pack
This summer has seen a series of adidas Originals Hu drops announced, as the Pharrell Williams-led line continues to tease…
IK Ogbonna headlines Orla Couture’s ‘Fearless’ Collection
Top Nollywood actor and model, IK Ogbonna, was recently featured to be the lead model for Orla Couture's ‘Fearless’ Collection.
Mass grave with 40 decomposing bodies found in western Iraq
A mass grave with the remains of 40 bodies believed to be civilians killed by Islamic State, has been found…
Ghana faces no known terrorist attack – Minister
The Ghanaian government on Friday dispelled reports that the country was facing imminent terrorist attacks.
Kaduna government targets N24bn IGR – Commissioner
Kaduna State Government on Friday said it would achieve the over N24 billion internal revenue target it set for the…
Illegal structures: Edo government continues demolition
The Edo Government on Friday continued its demolition of illegal structures in Benin, with the pulling down of some structures…
Third term: Rwanda’s Kagame sweeps presidential polls
Rwanda’s incumbent leader Paul Kagame has sealed a crushing victory in presidential elections that granted him a third term in…
U.S withdraws from Paris Climate Accord
The United States has submitted to the United Nations a formal notice of withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement.
Pension: PTAD to 237,306 pensioners under Defined Benefit Scheme
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) says it has completed the payment of N7.3 billion July pension of 237,306 federal…
African countries warned against rejecting used clothing
The U.S. has advised African countries against banning importation of used clothing, for them to continue benefiting from Africa Growth…
Operator laments infrastructure deficit in maritime industry
Dr Taiwo Afolabi, the Executive Vice Chairman of SIFAX Group, has urged the Federal Government to provide solutions to the…
Security Agencies partner to rescue Enugu professor, driver
The Police Command in Enugu State and sister security agencies are collaborating to rescue Prof. Nduka Eya and his driver…