Year: 2017
Monetisation of politics danger to democracy – Bisi Akande
Chief Bisi Akande, former Interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the development of Nigeria’s political system…
New York Bronx-Lebanon Hospital shooter identified as Nigerian
Dr Henry Michael Bello, the gunman who shot six people at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Centre in New York on Friday,…
Principal jailed for life for raping girl on table
A secondary school principal in Ekiti State, 60-year-old Taiwo Ajayi, is to spend the rest of life in jail for…
Council, housing chiefs resign over London high-rise fire
Two leaders of the local council, which own London Grenfell Tower, where at least 80 people died in a huge…
Chairman Etisalat Nigeria, Hakeem Belo-Osagie, resigns
The chairman of Etisalat Nigeria, Hakeem Belo-Osagie, has resigned his appointment after the restructuring of the telecommunication company.
MTN Nigeria to list shares on Nigerian Stock Exchange
MTN Company on Friday in Abuja said would list its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange this year.
EFCC records 113 convictions in 6 months – Magu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recorded 113 convictions nationwide between January and June, its Acting Chairman, Mr…
Messi goes to the altar with childhood Sweetheart
Football superstar Lionel Messi is due marry his childhood sweetheart in his hometown in Argentina. The Barcelona player is returning…
Bravo wants Sanchez at Manchester City
Goal.com reports that Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has called on Chile team-mate Alexis Sanchez to leave Arsenal and join…
Nigeria forex reserve dips slightly in June
Nigeria's foreign exchange reserve stood at $30.25 billion by June 28, down 0.36 percent from a month ago, central bank…
NDDC begins emergency repairs on East West Road
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has started emergency repairs on some of the failed portions of the East West…
Nigeria issues N32 billion debt to tighten liquidity
Nigeria's central bank sold N31.94 billion ($104.76 million) in treasury bills on Friday in a bid to tighten liquidity in…
1 year remembrance: Edo FA eulogies Shuaibu Amodu
Chairman of Edo Football Association, Frank Ilaboya, has said the late Super Eagles Coach, Shuaibu Amodu's contributions to the development…
Liverpool willing to pay club record fee for Leipzig midfielder
According to BBC Sports, Liverpool are willing to pay a club record fee to bring RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita…
Army officer, 3 soldiers killed in explosion
The Army has confirmed that it lost an officer and three soldiers in Borno on Thursday when their patrol vehicle…
2 persons die in clash between youths, vigilance group in Niger
The Niger Police Command has confirmed that two youths have lost their lives in a clash between vigilance and youth…
Mika Brzezinski-Trump row: White House accused of smear threat
Two TV presenters attacked on Twitter by President Donald Trump have accused him of lying and suggested the White House…
Hospital grants extra time on life support for sick baby
A London hospital on Friday granted extra time on life support for a British baby with a rare disease and…
Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash in Florida – police
US tennis star Venus Williams has been involved in a car crash that led to the death of a 78-year-old…
LASG: We didn’t issue directive to conduct School Assembly in Yoruba
The Lagos State Government has debunked reports trending on the social media in respect of a purported directive issued to…
Lagos targets 640,000 pregnant women in Maternal, Newborn Week
The Lagos State Government on Friday said it is targeting reaching 640,000 pregnant women in this year’s Maternal, Newborn and…
Ambode launches Sanitation Corps, Cleaner Lagos Initiative
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday launched Cleaner Lagos Initiative, CLI and the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, LAGESC, to…
Davido’s Beneficiary Loses Mum
An Akwa Ibom boy Utibe, whose rendition of Davido’s hit single ‘IF’ caught the singer’s attention and an ‘OBO got…
Hair By Ugo to launch “The Soul Mate Collection”
Premium hair brand, Hair by Ugo, a hair brand that has continued to maintain her place in the evolving hair…
Budding designer Tae debuts ‘Sisi Eko Part 1’ Collection
Budding Womenswear brand, Tae, is on fire as it brings playful chic vibes to solid prints with its new collection…
Ronaldo Reveals Picture Of His Twin Babies
Cristiano Ronaldo who on Wednesday night confirmed the birth of his twin boys has released the first photo of the…
Orezi Drops Cooking Pot
Nigeria's entertainment artiste Orezi aka Mr Raggamofin with his history of lined up hits again drops audio and visual for…
U.S. Criticises Sudan Human Rights
The U.S. said on Friday it was “very concerned” about Sudan’s human rights record, which was supposed to have improved…
Immunisation: NSPHCDA Involves Herdsmen Leadership
Dr Mohammed Adiz, the Executive Chairman of Nasarawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (NSPHCDA), on Friday, said the agency…
Edo Police Command Arrests 682 Crime Suspects — CP
Mr Haliru Gwandu, the Commissioner of Police (CP) in Edo says the command arrested 682 crime suspects in the state…