Year: 2017
Aguero is not for sale – Guardiola
Striker Sergio Aguero will not leave Manchester City this summer, says manager Pep Guardiola.
Arsenal goalkeeper signs for Juventus
BBC Sports reports that Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has completed a £10m move to Juventus.
Chelsea agree £60m deal to sign Morata
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata for about £60m.
Gov. Bello bans ASUU in Kogi State University
Kogi State Government on Wednesday proscribed activities of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Kogi State University (KSU),…
Fake doctor sent to prison for stealing N2.7 million from firm
A 29-year old man, Joseph Ijewere, from Ubiaja, Esan South East L.G.A of Edo State, who has been parading himself…
Erosion: Gov. calls on FG to declare state of emergency
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on erosion menace…
Ex-NURTW chairman remanded in prison over alleged murder of member
The former chairman of the Motorcycles Association of Lagos State, (MOALS) of the Lagos State National Union of Road Transport…
UNIMAID attacks: Association to unveil safety tips for students
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) says it will come up with measures to protect students in the North-East…
Gov. inaugurates Debt Management Committee
Gov. Mohammed Bindow of Adamawa on Wednesday inaugurated the debt management committee to be headed by the Deputy Governor. Martins…
CVR: 41, 143 voters registered in Kano State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Kano state, says it has registered 41,143 voters in the state since the…
Bill to establish National Renal Centre passes 2nd reading
A Bill seeking to establish a National Renal Centre passed second reading in the House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Nigeria behind in palliative care provision – Minister
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, says Nigeria is lagging behind in palliative care provision and advocated its inclusion…
We remain PDP members – Lagos Reps
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in the House of Representatives from Lagos State, on Wednesday affirmed their loyalty to the…
Firm issues ultimatum to LASG to retract libelous comments or face legal action
An infrastructure development firm, Masters Reality International Concepts Limited has issued 48-hour ultimatum to the Lagos State Commissioner for Physical…
Senate passes Whistle Blowers Protection Bill
The Whistle Blowers Protection Bill has been passed by the Senate.
Court orders temporary forfeiture of assets linked to Diezani Alison-Madueke
A Court in Nigeria has ordered temporary forfeiture of a property at Banana Island, Lagos bought for $37.5m in 2013…
Piracy: Navy deploys warships, troops in Gulf of Guinea
The Nigerian Navy has deployed warships and troops in a massive operation to end pirates’ attacks on local and international…
Northern, Ohaneze youth leaders commended for dousing ethnic tension
The Nigerian Ethnic Nationality Youth Leaders Forum (NENYLF) on Wednesday, commended the leadership of the coalition of Northern Youths and…
PTDF shortlists 1008 candidate for 2017/18 Ph.D scholarship category
No fewer than 1,008 candidates have been shortlisted by the Petroleum Development Fund (PTDF) for selection under the PhD Scholarship…
Gun manufacturer apprehended in Plateau
A 19-year-old gun manufacturer, Eric Labari, has been arrested by Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) military task force in charge of…
FG introduces contract disclosure website
The Federal Government says it is initiating a contract disclosure website to improve transparency and accountability in contracts entered into…
Phone dealers warned against buying, selling stolen property
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Borno has warned cell phone dealers in the state against buying…
FRSC officers warned to desist from unprofessional practices
The Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Pankshin Unit Command in Plateau, Mr Nnamdi Ikeh-Akabogu, on Wednesday warned officers…
Post-UTME Screening: Varsity ignores FG, charges N5, 000
Contrary to Federal Government’s policy, Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has announced its readiness to conduct “computer-based aptitude tests” in…
State resuscitates preaching control committees
Gov. Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe said on Wednesday that the Islamic and Christian Preaching Control Committees had been revived, to…
Cultism: Police vow to eradicate practice in state
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mohammad Danmallam, has assured residents of the state of his command’s resolve to…
9mobile unveils new logo, website
Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), previously trading as ‘Etisalat Nigeria’ on Wednesday officially unveiled its new brand identity, 9mobile,…
Local content Act, pivotal to job creation – Minister
Sen. Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment has affirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the implementation of the…
Lady Who Made Bobrisky’s Hair Calls Him Out
Popular Nigerian male barbie Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju aka Bobrisky who is currently in the U.S. has been confronted by a…
Islamic Group Tutors Docked For Raping 2 Girls
Two Islamic group tutors — Kamaledeen Alade and Hammed Adebayo — who allegedly gang-raped two girls, a 14-year-old and a…