Year: 2017
Bishop condemns co-habitation, laments high cases of divorce in Nigeria
The Auxiliary Bishop of Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Most Rev. Anselm Umorem says most people prefer to co-habit because they…
Ribadu, Soun, Alaafin, to grace book launch in honour of S.L. Akintola
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and other eminent Nigerians, will be at…
Adeboye, Oyedepo, Kumuyi order Christian students to boycott Arabic classes
Top Christian religious leaders in the country have condemned the subtle moves to convert Christian secondary school students to Muslims…
Aisha Buhari off to London to visit ailing president
Wife of Nigerian President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari left for London, United Kingdom on Sunday to visit her ailing husband who…
Doyin Okupe quits PDP
Former spokesman to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr. Doyin Okupe has resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
World Champion, Germany clinch Confederation Cup Trophy
Germany's new generation confirmed their status as a future force to be reckoned with by beating a seasoned Chile 1-0…
Jigawa Council Polls: APC candidates win ‘unopposed’
The Jigawa State Independent Electoral Commission (JISIEC) on Sunday declared as winners, APC chairmanship candidates in all the 27 Local…
Governor Fayose sacks all his commissioners
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has sacked his commissioners, two years after he appointed majority of them.
Resign Now or…, Youths give Buhari 8-week ultimatum
A youth group, the Nigerian Youth Advocate for Justice has given President Muhammadu Buhari an eight-week ultimatum to either resign…
Expose criminals around you, Oyo govt tells residents
Oyo State Government has urged residents of the state to expose suspected criminals around them to complement and sustain government’s…
Kwara governor makes case for community policing
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has identified community policing as an effective and efficient means of tackling various security challenges…
Portugal sink Mexico to claim bronze in Confederation Cup
Adrien Silva scored an extra-time winner as Portugal came from behind to beat Mexico 2-1 in the Confederations Cup third-place…
Osun lawmaker urges government to invest in tourism
A member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on government at all levels to…
Osun By-election: CNPP endorses Adeleke, warns against postponement
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) in Osun, says it has endorsed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr…
Gbajabiamila empowers 4 constituents with vehicles
The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has presented brand new vehicles to four members of…
Could Uche Jombo’s Marriage Be Facing Crisis?
Film producer and Nigerian actress Uche Jombo who removed her Puerto Rican husband, Kenney Rodriguez’s name from her Instagram page…
News Flash: Rivers United lose in CAF Confederation Cup
Two second half goals confine Rivers United FC to a 0-2 loss at home in Port Harcourt to Club Africain…
Gunmen kill youth leader, lawyer in Akwa Ibom
Unidentified gunmen have killed a youth leader, identified as Paragi and Mr Mfon Etukudo, a lawyer, in Ukanafun Local Government…
Commissioner Blames Poor Road Network
Prof. Anthony Eneji, Cross River Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, has blamed the current high cost of Garri in…
Recession: Housewives Lament Low Quality Of Delicacies
Some housewives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have attributed the reduction in the qualities of delicacies prepared in most…
Operator Urges FG To Subsidise Pilgrimages’ Fares
The Chairman of Bureau De Change( BDCs) operators in Sokoto State, Alhaji Aliyu Sahabi, has urged the Federal Government to…
Former Villa Chaplain Disagrees With Biafra Agitators
Rev. William Okoye, General Overseer, All Christian Fellowship Mission (ACFM), has disagreed with Igbos agitating for a sovereign state of…
France Pledges $9m To New African Anti-terror Force
France on Sunday pledged support to a new African anti-terrorism force in the Sahel region, announcing a contribution of 9…
Gowon Urges Nigerians To Eschew Violence
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has urged Nigerians to eschew all forms of violence, criminal acts and behaviour…
FG Will Fulfill Every Promise To Youths: Imoukhuede
Mr Afolabi Imoukhuede, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation and Youth Employment, has said that President…
Dogara must end debate on bill to grant full amnesty to treasury looters – SERAP
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an open letter to Dogara Yakubu, Speaker, House of Representatives, urging…
Cleric Predicts An End To Boko Haram Insurgency
Rev. Ayuba Usman, the Deputy Chaplain of the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, predicted on Sunday that the end…
Nasarawa Gov Threatens Prosecution Over Hate Speeches
Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State says government will henceforth arrest and prosecute individuals and groups engaging in hate speeches…
When Sense Is Not Common
There is a usual saying of common sense in Nigeria, which means that right thinking is too cheap and accessible…
INEC Registers 35,909 New Voters
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ekiti has registered 35, 909 new voters as part of its preparations for…