Year: 2017
Aisha Buhari tasks Nigerian women on friendship, unity
The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has urged Nigerian women to build bridges of friendship and unity among…
Kano governor appoints Adviser, others
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has approved the appointment of Alhaji Muhammad Fairuz as a Special Adviser on Solid…
APC condemns violence during state congresses
All Progressives Congress (APC), has condemned cases of violence during the conduct of its state congresses on Saturday to elect…
Makarfi says, no special privilege for anybody in PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is opened to new to members, but there will not be a special privilege for…
2017 Hajj: NAHCON inaugurates feeding committee
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Thursday constituted a 21-member Feeding Committee to monitor and oversee the feeding…
Banking industry records decline in frauds, forgeries – NDIC
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) said the banking industry recorded a decline in the rate of successful fraud incidences…
EFCC to launch Diaspora anti-corruption movement
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has concluded plan to launch an anti-corruption movement in the Diaspora.
Buhari mourns Saratu Aregbesola
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday commiserated with the Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun, over the passing away of his mother,…
EFCC Pledges Support to AMCON on Asset Recovery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday pledged its support to Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria AMCON, in…
Wladimir Klitschko retires
Former heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko has retired from boxing - ruling out a rematch with Britain's Anthony Joshua.
State launches N50bn healthcare Fund
As part of the efforts to transform the health sector in Oyo State and meet international standard, the state government…
Airlines record increase in traffic, passengers in June – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says African airlines recorded remarkable growth in traffic, capacity and load factor in June.
Nigeria must act fast to catch up with new technology – Minister
The Federal Ministry of Education says there is an urgent need for Nigeria to catch up with the fast pace…
Barcelona accept PSG’s payment of €222 million for Neymar
Barcelona have accepted the payment of Neymar's €222 million release clause as the Brazil forward's move to Paris Saint-Germain moves…
24-hr emergency clinic in Lagos ports inaugurated
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Thursday inaugurated a 24-hour emergency clinic in Lagos ports to give optimal attention to…
ECOWAS to curb irregular migration
ECOWAS says it is set to enhance efforts at curbing irregular migration as well as the management of the internal…
Gov. appoints committee to audit UNICEF medical supplies
The Kebbi Governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, has set up a committee to audit medical equipment and supplies from UNICEF to…
Uniforms for bus conductors to guarantee commuters’ safety – Minister
The introduction of official uniforms for bus conductors will ensure safety and bring more development to the nation’s transport sector,…
40 suspected homosexuals arraigned in Lagos courts
No fewer than 40 suspected homosexuals were on Thursday arraigned at the Ebute-Metta Magistrate Court and the Yaba Magistrate Court…
Court dismisses case of defaming Senate President
An Ilorin Magistrates Court on Thursday struck out a suit against a 37-year-old teacher, Abiodun Baba accused of defaming the…
Police arrest 3 over murder of catholic priest
The Police in Plateau have arrested three persons in connection with the alleged murder of a Catholic Priest, Raphael Pankyes.
Burned up Aleppo can be rebuilt – UN
UN says Aleppo’s Old City, which was shelled, burned and shot up during years of fighting in Syria’s civil war,…
Kidnapping: Ambode to procure surveillance aircraft, gunboats
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said he will procure a surveillance aircraft and gunboats to tackle incessant…
100 inmates regain freedom from Kirikiri Prison
A total of 100 inmates were set free from the Kirikiri Medium Prison on Thursday as part of initiatives of…
EU says Dutch egg scandal ‘under control’
The European Commission consumers on Thursday gave an assurance that eggs from the Netherlands potentially contaminated by the insecticide “fipronil”…
Hajj: 8,185 pilgrims transported in 5 days
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has transported no fewer than 8,185 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia from…
Two arrested for swindling job seeker
The Borno command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has nabbed two suspects who swindled a job seeker…
Courts strike out criminal cases due to lack of prosecution
Three High Courts in Jos have struck out 46 criminal cases following the lack of prosecution by Police and State…
Residents commend FCTA for clearing drainage systems
Some Abuja residents on Thursday commended the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for clearing drainage systems to prevent erosion and…
Police sack four cops for stealing ex-president Jonathan’s domestic appliances
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Thursday sacked four policemen for stealing domestic appliances and attire belonging to former…