Year: 2017
Forensic laboratory, Intelligence cells will curb threats – Army
The Army says that creation of special intelligence cells and technical forensic laboratory are recent innovations that have improved its…
TV Director berate upcoming writers on alternative sources of income
Mr Wole Coker, Executive Director, Programmes, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on Monday admonished upcoming writers to have alternative means of…
2 customs officers shot dead
The Katsina State Custom Command of the Nigerian Customs Service has confirmed the killing of two of its officers by…
Commissioners warned against unprofessional conducts
The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has warned Commissioners of Police (CPs) in the commands across the federation…
Hubert Ogunde’s Alarinjo theatre style to be revived
Mr Micheal Okorie, the Managing Director, Troopers Arts Production, says his troupe is ready to revive the late Hubert Ogunde’s…
Re-directing public perception of family planning
Chief Eze Duruiheoma, Chairman, National Population Commission believes that family planning is cardinal to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Hajj: Masari Warns Officials Against Cheating Intending Pilgrims
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has warned all officials of the state’s Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board not to cheat…
Driver Arrested For Absconding With Employer’s N144,000
A 24-year-old driver, Sefiu Oladokun, who allegedly absconded with his employer’s N144,000 was on Monday brought in an Ikeja Magistrate's’…
Missing Kenya Election Official Found Dead Before Vote
A senior Kenyan election official was found dead on Monday three days after going missing, a colleague said, stirring fears…
Driver Nabbed For Knocking Down Motorcyclist
A 30-year-old driver, Busari Akeem, who allegedly drove his car recklessly and knocked down a motorcyclist, on Monday appeared before…
LCCI Commends Removal Of Customs Checkpoints
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) said on Monday that the removal of Customs check-points on highways was…
Usain Bolt Departure Great For Rivals, Bad For Athletics
Usain Bolt’s rivals will, for once, be glad to see the back of a man who has dominated global sprinting…
Man Bags N150, 000 Bail For Theft
For allegedly breaking into a house in the night and stealing two laptops and other property worth N738, 000, a…
Group Condemns Attack On Journalists In Kaduna
An advocacy group, the Media for Development Initiative (MDINigeria) has condemned in strong terms the attack on the Kaduna Council…
LASG Evacuates 12,600 Tonnes Of Waste From Lagos Streets, Drains In 10 Days
The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment in collaboration with Visionscape has swung into action and cleared over 12,600 metric…
FG To Rebuild Site Destroyed By Boko Haram
The National Commission for Museum and Monuments (NCMM), says it is exploring ways to rebuild the Sukur world heritage site…
Ikeja Bus Terminal Completed, Ready For Use — LAMATA
An official of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mr Kolawole Ojelabi, says that the Ikeja Bus Terminal project…
Businessman In Court Over N24m Fraud
For allegedly defrauding a man of N24million, a 36-year-old businessman, Isah Mohammed, was on Monday brought before an Ikeja Magistrate's’…
Ikorodu Murder: Lagosians Warned Against Staying In Isolated Areas
The Lagos State Police Command has warned Lagos residents against living in isolated and unsafe areas where they might be…
2017 Hajj: Kwara Board Disqualifies 3 Pregnant Women
Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board has disqualified three pregnant women from performing the 2017 pilgrimage.
300 Inmates Undergo Vocational Training
Mr Noel Ailewon, Plateau Controller of Prisons on Monday said no fewer than 300 prisoners were being trained on vocational…
Stakeholders Condemn Child-Hawking After School Hours
Some stakeholders have condemned child hawking after school hours.
Osinbajo to receive 6 rescued Lagos students
The six abducted students of Lagos Model College, Igbonla, Epe, who were recently released are expected to join a flight…
Zamfara awards N3.6bn contracts to renovate primary schools
The Zamfara Government on Monday awarded contracts for the renovation and reconstruction of primary schools in the state at a…
Tired Mugabe sleeps off again during political campaign
For the umpteenth time, President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe was caught sleeping by the camera at a political campaign rally.
Arrested Myanmar journalist transferred to prison
A veteran Myanmar journalist, arrested after criticising an ultra-nationalist Buddhist monk, was on Monday transferred to prison in Mandalay, where…
Oil prices hit $53 a barrel
Oil prices hit a two-month high on Monday lifted by a tightening US crude market and the threat of sanctions…
Auto accidents claim 35 lives in Ogun in 2 months
Commander Seni Ogunyemi, the Chief Executive/Corps Commander, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), says 35 persons have lost…
Nigerian Govt promises N300m startup loans in art sector
The Federal Government on Sunday night unveiled plans to support talented youths in the arts sector with N300 million start-up…
Kabul: Iraqi Embassy attacked
The embassy of Iraq in Kabul was targeted by insurgents on Monday, a police source, who wanted to remain anonymous,…