Year: 2017
123 fuel thieves burnt alive in tanker fire
At least 123 people have been burnt alive and dozens of others injured after an oil tanker caught fire and…
None of Us Is As Great As All of Us
The number one problem plaguing Nigeria is not corruption or even the absence of regular power. The number one problem…
Chimamanda Adichie is 1st Nigerian to win Mary McCarthy Award
Acclaimed writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has become the first Nigerian to be presented with the Mary McCarthy Award. She received…
Police arrest soldier, a member of Evans’ gang
The Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) has arrested a soldier in Lagos for allegedly being part of the…
Suicide bomber attacks Mecca, blows self up
A suicide bomber blew himself up near the Grand Mosque at Mecca as the fasting month of Ramadan ends, Saudi…
Police under pressure to release billionaire kidnapper Evans
Police authority in Lagos said that the force is being pressurized to released billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike alias Evans.
Expect the rains on Sallah day – Agency
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy morning conditions over Central States of the country on Sunday.
Buhari speaks from London, warns against reckless statements
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of greetings to Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr.
Sultan declares Sunday Eid-el-Fitr day
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Sunday, June 25, 2017 as the day to mark the…
Gov. Nyesom Wike Sacks Cabinet
Rivers State Governor, Mr Nyesom Wike has sacked the State Executive Council.
Saudi Arabia sights moon, declares Sunday Eid-el-Fitr Day
Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and other Arab countries announced on Saturday that Sunday will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr…
Court Upholds Dissolution of 15 year-old Marriage
A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has upheld the dissolution a 15 year-old marriage between a businessman, Kingsley Onyenobi…
EU will restrict visas for states not taking back migrants
The European Union states decided on Friday to restrict visas for foreign countries that refuse to take back their nationals…
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala fund pulls out of Etisalat Nigeria
Abu Dhabi state investment fund Mubadala has pulled out of Etisalat Nigeria after the telecoms firm failed to renegotiate a…
Nigeria targets $1 billion from tax evasion amnesty
Nigeria hopes to raise at least $1 billion from a scheme that will give tax evaders a chance to make…
Mexico dump host Russia out of Confederation Cup, reach semi-finals
Igor Akinfeev's mistake proved costly as Mexico came from behind to beat 10-man Russia 2-1 to book a place in…
Buhari set to return home
Two aides of President Muhammadu Buhari last night said the ailing Nigerian leader might head home within a week, subject…
Portugal put four goals past New Zealand, Reach Confederation Cup Semi-finals
Portugal cruised into the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup as Group A winners after Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, Andre Silva…
Behold the World’s ugliest dog
Martha, a Neapolitan mastiff, has been named this year's World's Ugliest Dog.
120 people missing in China landslide
More than 120 people are missing after a landslide in Sichuan province in south-western China, state media say.
Eid-El-Fitri: Ambode Urges Nigerians To Embrace Tolerance, Unity
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday urged Nigerians to embrace the virtues of tolerance, unity and cooperation regardless…
Sallah: LASEMA, other emergency agencies on red alert
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says its team is on red alert with other agencies to combat any…
Muslims begin preparations for Eid el-Fitr in FCT
Muslims in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have begun preparations for the celebration to mark the end of the Ramadan…
Federal Allocation: Kwara Govt. gets N2.48bn for June
The Kwara State Government has received a total of N2.48 billion as federal allocation for June.
We are ready for probe – Presidential Amnesty Spokesman
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Office, said on Saturday that it would welcome probe of the programme and not mere…
At last, ex-militant leaders declare support Buhari’s peace initiatives
Ex-militant leaders of phases 2 and 3 had resolved in Port Harcourt, Rivers, to support President Muhammadu Buhari’s peace initiatives…
Governor’s wife orders arrest of policewoman for pouring hot water on house-help
The Wife of Ebonyi Governor, Mrs Racheal Umahi, has called for the arrest of a policewoman who allegedly poured hot…
Happy Eid-el-Fitr: Civil servants receive June salary
A cross section of civil servants in the FCT have applauded the Federal Government for early payment of June salary…
Enugu Police Urge Residents To Maintain Existing Peace
The Police in Enugu State, have urged the residents to maintain the existing peace by shunning rumours and other acts…
Varsity Dismisses Lecturer For Altering Results
The Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, said it had dismissed a lecturer (names withheld), for altering students’ results.