Year: 2017
Nigeria, Indonesia to deepen bilateral relations – Minister
Nigeria and Indonesia are to deepen bilateral relations, especially in the areas of sharing information on national planning and development…
Breastfeeding prevents malnutrition – Nutrition Society
The Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) says that breastfeeding is adequate nutrition that will prevent babies from malnutrition.
Pastor sent to prison over alleged theft of sister’s 10-yr old son
Paul Iyoghojie The pastor in charge of Faith Ministry International, Umunede, Delta State, South South Nigeria, Pastor Agu Ifeanyichukwu, 46…
Nationhood: Oshiomhole, Ezeife, Sagay differ on restructuring
Immediate past governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the first Executive Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife and the…
Security Challenges: Ambode advocates community policing, technology application
In order to free the citizenry from the present security challenges facing the nation, there is the need for both…
Lagos To Explore Investment Opportunities In Wastewater Management
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has said that the target of his administration in wastewater management is to surmount…
Obaseki, Oshiomhole, Sagay harp on Nigeria’s indivisibility
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole and Prof Itse Sagay, Chairman Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption, on…
Lagos Warns Saboteurs To Desist From Dumping Refuse Indiscriminately
The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to residents dumping refuse indiscriminately on the streets and dredgers sand…
Varsity threatens to stop pay of striking doctors
The management of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) Ilorin has threatened to invoke the ‘No Work No Pay’ policy…
Agency constructs N91.5m feeder road in Enugu
The World Bank-assisted Commercial Agricultural Development Project (CADP) has constructed a 10-kilometre feeder road linking some rural communities in Enugu…
Senate orders arrest of 30 chief executives over N30trn scam
The Senate has directed the Police to arrest chief executives of 30 firms, including Crown Flour Mills and Glo Mobile,…
NIMASA introduces new cabotage policy
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said it had introduced new Cabotage Compliance Strategy (NCCS) for a successful…
Tambuwal tasks IFAD on diligence
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has urged the staff of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to strive…
Over 1,000 sex workers arrested in US
U.S. law enforcement agencies have conducted a nationwide sex trafficking sting that led to over 1,000 arrests, authorities said on…
LASPOTECH Crisis: Lagos Heads To Court, Directs Staff To Return To Work
In a bid to forestall any activity capable of impeding academic continuity for students of the Lagos State Polytechnic, LASPOTECH,…
Spanish actress makes debut in Nollywood
Spanish actress Laura Artolachipi has featured for the first time in a Nollywood movie “Down the Hills”.
Breastfeeding is a collective responsibility – WHO
Breastfeeding is not nursing mothers’ responsibility alone; they need support of their husbands, family members, the community, health workers and…
Ambode Seeks NERC’s Approval For 3,000MW Power Project
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Friday sought a no objection letter from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)…
Lagos Arraigns Hotel Owner, Workers For Aiding Homosexuality
The Lagos State Government on Friday arraigned the owner of Vintage Hotel in Owode Onirin area of Ikorodu, Chief Patrick…
Albinos to get free medical services in Ondo – Official
The Secretary, Agency for the Welfare of Persons With Disabilities, in Ondo State, Mrs Olutope Fashuyi, on Friday said the…
Nigerian govt. urged to introduce new literature books in schools
A renowned poet, Ahmed Maiwada, has called on the Federal Government to consider introducing new and better literature books to…
Acting president educates the military on the use of technology to defeat terrorists
Acting President, Prof. Osibanjo Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday told the military elite to be on the cutting edge…
Zika virus: Singapore confirms 4 new cases
Four new cases of locally transmitted Zika virus infection in Singapore had been confirmed at Serangoon North Avenue 1, the…
GES: Kaduna farmers laud FG for re-introduction
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Kaduna State on Friday lauded the foresight of the Federal Government in…
Pistorius back in prison after spending night in hospital
Oscar Pistorius, the South African Paralympic gold medalist serving a six-year jail term for murdering his girlfriend, is back in…
Kano motorists sensitsed on psychological tests for traffic offenders
The Kano Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday commenced sensitisation of drivers on its plan to…
Bishop hails NYSC skills acquisition programme for members
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Mathew Hassan Kukah on Friday commended the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC)…
Homosexuality: Court remand 3 suspects
A Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Friday remanded three men accused of owning an hotel which promotes same…
Terry G For Governor In Benue State
Free madness crooner Gabriel Oche Amanyi popularly known as Terry G or Akpako Master has declared his intention to run…
Farmer Jailed 15 Months For Stealing Car
An Abuja Grade One Area Court in Karmo on Friday sentenced a 46-year-old farmer, Usman Adamu, to 15 months imprisonment…