Year: 2017
Al-Makura approves official delegation for 2017 Hajj
Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has approved the constitution of the official Government Delegation for the 2017 Hajj.
China formally opens first overseas military base
China on Tuesday formally opened its first overseas military base with a flag raising ceremony in Djibouti in the Horn…
Boko Haram: UN floats `Nigeria Humanitarian Fund’
The UN has set up a new fund, Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF), primarily to tackle the crisis-hit Northeast Nigeria caused…
Bank of England staff to hold first strike in 50 years
Trade union members at the Bank of England, Britain’s central bank, will go ahead with the first strike action by…
Police kill 5 armed robbery suspects in Calabar
The Police in Calabar on Monday killed five armed robbery suspects during a gun duet with the Special Anti-Robbery Squad…
Angelina Jolie amazing for Vanity Fair’s Latest Issue
One of Hollywood's multi award winning and highest-paid actresses, filmmaker and humanitarian, Angelina Jolie, is the alluring cover star for…
Runtown headline I.N’s ‘The Sixth’ Collection
Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer who is known for his diverse musical style mix of hip-hop, R&B, reggae and rap,…
Shop owners in Kuje tasked on proper waste disposal and regular sanitation
The Chairman of Kuje Traders Association, Mr Musa Umar has urged shop owners in the area to dispose waste properly…
Anambra guber poll: Uba emerges as consensus candidate for mega party
The Mega Coalition, an alliance of 15 registered political parties, said it had endorsed Sen. Andy Uba as its candidate…
Kogi cassava farmers assured of ready market
An agro-based processing company, CrestAgro Products, on Monday assured cassava farmers in Kogi of its readiness to uptake their produce…
Over 60m passengers transported since 2015 to date – LAMATA
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) says it transported more than 60 million intra-city passengers from 2015 and 2017.
1,000 eye patients targeted in medical outreach
At least 1,000 eye patients are expected to benefit from an eight-day free medical outreach organised by Sen. Aliyu Wamakko…
Google boss visits Nigeria, launches offline YouTube to help Nigerians
Google boss Sundar Pichai joined members of his executive team on his first visit to Nigeria as the company launched…
Ronaldo appears in court over tax evasion
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has appeared at a Spanish court where he was facing allegations he evaded millions in tax.
Man. United complete signing of Matic for £40m
Manchester United have completed the signing of Nemanja Matic from Chelsea for £40m on a three-year deal.
Coutinho is going nowhere – Klopp
Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is not for sale, despite interest from Barcelona, says manager Jurgen Klopp.
Police guards burgle ex-president Jonathan’s Abuja house
The Abuja home of former President Goodluck Jonathan has been burgled.
First Summer Vibe Concert Debuts In Nigeria
A 19-year-old budding entrepreneur, Adeola Sonoiki a.k.a. Faustino amazed critics of the music industry recently when he succeeded in convincing…
Keystone Bank launches *533# Convenient Banking Platform
In keeping with its promise to make financial services easy and accessible to its teeming customers, Keystone Bank Limited on…
Niger Delta militants threaten to resume attacks on oil facilities
A militant group, the Niger Delta Revolutionary Crusaders, has threatened to resume attacks on oil facilities on September 31, 2017.
Nigerian Real Madrid fans celebrate Laliga33 in Lagos
It was an evening of great fun and celebration as the Real Madrid Fans Association of Nigeria gathered together on…
Sen. Sani calls for the rescue of APC Kaduna chapter
A member of the National Assembly, Sen. Shehu Sani, has called on the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress…
Cop dismissed for shooting FRSC officials in Aba
The Commissioner of Police in Abia, Mr Leye Oyebade, said on Monday that the force had dismissed Police Corporal Iroh…
Forex: CBN injects $195m intervention
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday injected another 195 million dollars into the Foreign Exchange (Forex) market.
Stop the death rumours, I’m alive, hale, hearty – Awujale
Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, in Ogun State, is alive, hale and hearty, contrary to widespread rumours…
Radio goddess, Moet Abebe celebrates birthday with stunning photos
Top radio and TV personality, Moet Abebe is turning a year older and has decided to bless her fans with…
Emir’s death: Wamakko condoles with Zamfara government
Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto North) has condoled with Zamfara Government over the recent death of the Emir of Tsafe, Alhaji…
Manager sent to prison for stealing employer’s N16.7 million drugs
The Regional Manager with Fidson Health Care Plc, Lagos, Taofik Ajisebutu, 43 has been arrested for allegedly forging an LPO…
Edo warns fuel stations against sharp practices
The Commissioner for Oil and Gas in Edo, Mr Joseph Ugheoke, has warned fuel station owners against sharp practices while…
Motorcycle thief remanded till bail condition is fulfilled
The Modakeke Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Monday remanded in prison a man, Adewale Adeniyi, charged with stealing a motorcycle…