Year: 2017
Finance most challenging situation for African troops – AU
The African Union (AU) says financial strain, inadequate force enablers and multipliers, are among the major challenging situations facing Africa…
Nigeria welcomes strong AU-UN partnership
Nigeria welcomed the continued efforts of the UN to enhance its relationship and cooperation with the African Union and to…
AIDS mortality nearly halved from 1.9m to 1m – UN
UN says the annual number of people who die from AIDS has nearly halved from 1.9 million to one million…
Turkish media’s revelation on US Forces in Syria risky – Pentagon
The release of sensitive military information by Turkish media could potentially disrupt U.S.-led operations to defeat the Islamic State terrorist…
Divorce: Samsung heiress to pay $7.6m
A Seoul court on Thursday ordered Samsung Group heiress Lee Boo-jin to provide assets of 7.64 million dollars to her…
Our Partnership With Visionscape, Others Will Help To End Flooding – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has revealed that the integrated waste management services contract recently sealed by the state…
FADAMA, World Bank to train 300 youths in Niger
The FADAMA III Additional Financing (AF) Programme says it is collaborating with the World Bank in training 300 graduates in…
Acting President condemns abduction of women in Borno
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has condemned the recent abduction of women in Borno, and Gave an assurance that the Federal…
Paris fund: 90 percent to go into salaries – BNSG
The Benue Government said on Wednesday that 90 per cent of the N6.4 billion received as its share of the…
Agencies pledge strong partnership to change Africa’s narrative
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has pledged to strengthen the partnership between the African Union and the UN in order to…
Acting President receives UN Deputy Scribe, Mohammed
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday met with Deputy Secretary-General of the UN, Ms Amina Mohammed, behind closed doors in…
Party inaugurates committee on restructuring
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday in Abuja, constituted a committee to articulate its position on restructuring of the…
80 amputees receive artificial arms, limbs from State First lady
Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi, wife of Enugu State governor, on Wednesday donated artificial arms and limbs to 80 amputees in Enugu.
Cameroon did not kill 97 Nigerians – Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama on Wednesday said there was no evidence of 97 Nigerians being killed…
5 killed in Rivers’ bloody shootout
Niger Delta militants attacked Joint Task Force (JTF) troops deployed to Rivers State on Wednesday morning, leaving five dead.
Tompolo must be arrested, Court of Appeal insists
The Court of Appeal in Lagos today dismissed the appeal brought by Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo against the Economic and…
Photo: Diezani Alison-Madueke’s $37.5m Banana Island property forfeited to Govt
This is the $37.5m property belonging to Diezani Alison-Madueke, which a Court in Lagos ordered should be temporarily forfeited to…
Mohammed insists on local production of TV programmes, videos
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says government's decision that any programme meant for Nigerians must be…
Babington-Ashaye becomes 48th President of Chartered Insurance Institute
The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) has elected Mrs Funmi Babington-Ashaye as its 48th President.
Adamawa govt. sacks varsity VC, dissolves governing council
Worried by the lingering crisis at the state-owned University, the Adamawa Government on Wednesday sacked the Vice Chancellor, Dr. Moses…
Lagos council polls: Bode George drums support for PDP, LP alliance
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, on Wednesday urged Lagos residents to vote for candidates…
Mohammed: Foreign football League sponsors must support NPFL
Nigerian banks, telecom companies and businesses sponsoring foreign football leagues on local television channels must be ready to spend 30…
EFCC confirms Nigeria’s suspension from financial intelligence units
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday inaugurated a committee to reposition the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU),…
LG Election: Lagos Extends Restriction Of Movement
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday extended the restriction of movement across the State noting that it had been slightly…
Lagos Police arrests trigger-happy cop who killed tanker driver
The Lagos State Police Command said on Wednesday that it has arrested the policeman, who allegedly shot a tanker driver…
Ajimobi orders reopening of Emmanuel Alayande College
Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has ordered the immediate reopening of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education following series of…
Local content programmes must be produced in Nigeria, Alhaji Lai Mohammed insists
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has reiterated the government's decision that any programme meant for Nigerians…
African Nations Cup to be expanded and timing changed: CAF
The African Nations Cup finals tournament is set to be expanded to 24 teams and moved to dates in June…
Usain Bolt to run 100m, 4x100m at World Championships in London
Usain Bolt has confirmed he will run the 100m and 4x100m relay at the World Championships in London in August,…
Arsenal beat Bayern in pre-season friendly
Arsenal beat Bayern Munich in a pre-season friendly in China, despite some players suffering food poisoning.