Year: 2017
Imo assembly passes 41 bills, 114 resolutions in 2 years
The Imo House of Assembly said it passed 41 of the 116 bills presented on its floor in the last…
Tope Alabi Moves Into New Home
Gospel singer Tope Alabi has had a good 2017 so far. She announced via social media that she is moving…
Governments urged to prioritise welfare of Nigerians in 2018
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, has urged the Federal and State Governments to prioritise…
South Sudanese military raids home of exiled ex-army chief
South Sudanese troops raided the home of the exiled former army commander, relatives said on Friday, after his rival was…
Police debunk alleged poaching of aircraft at Lagos airport
The Murtala Muhammed Airport ,Lagos, Police Command, has debunked the recent allegations of poaching of aircrafts and stealing of baggage…
Liberia’s Vice President concedes defeat, congratulates George Weah
Liberia’s Vice President, Jospeh Boakai, has conceded the Dec. 26 presidential runoff election to former soccer star, George Weah.
AKA Announces Split From Girlfriend Bonang Matheba
South African rapper, AKA, has announced his split from television personality and radio host girlfriend Bonang Matheba.
Police personnel urged to observe constitutional roles of life protection
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has enjoined officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to rededicate themselves to…
Cambodian court orders exiled ex-opposition leader to pay $1m for defamation
A Cambodian court on Friday ordered exiled ex-opposition leader, Sam Rainsy, to pay $1 million in compensation to Cambodian Prime…
DRC refugees flee into Uganda after attacks on rebels
The Ugandan military on Friday said 500 people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) fled to Uganda over…
Fatality rate in Ogun drops by 38.5% in 2017 – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday said that the fatality rate from road crashes in Ogun declined from…
Tanzania threatens to de-register churches that ‘mix religion and politics’
Tanzania has threatened to revoke the registration of religious organisations that “mix religion and politics” after a cleric criticised President…
Kano suspends monthly environmental sanitation exercise
The Kano State Government has suspended the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, which is expected to hold on Saturday, due to…
Erdogan, Pope Francis discuss situation around Jerusalem
President Recep Erdogan of Turkey discussed the situation around Jerusalem in a phone conversation with Pope Francis on Friday, stressing…
APC youths pray for recovery of Buhari’s son
The National Youth Caucus of All Progressives Congress (APC) has held a special prayer for the quick recovery of Yusuf…
200 suspected Islamic State members detained for planning New Year’s Eve attacks
Turkish authorities have detained 201 suspected members of the Islamic State extremist group over the past 48 hours accused of…
ASUP optimistic of resolving lingering issues with Nigerian Govt in 2018
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) says it will intensify efforts to ensure that all lingering issues between the…
Uganda’s Museveni refuses to sign biosafety bill into law
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda on Friday declined to sign a bill into law which allows Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)…
‘It costs more to transport goods within Nigeria than shipping from U.S’
The National Sesame Seed Association of Nigeria (NSSAN) has decried the high cost of transportation in the country.
APC Leaders In Ejigbo Endorse Ambode For Second Term
Leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ejigbo constituency on Thursday endorsed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos…
Motorists advised to register their vehicles for proper identification
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to ensure proper registration of their vehicles to enhance identification in…
Australian PM Turnbull fined for not wearing lifejacket
Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, was fined 250 Australian dollars (195 dollars) for not wearing a life jacket while moving…
Lagos Govt moves to tax churches, mosques
A bill that would review land use charge in Lagos state has gone through second reading on the floor of…
Buhari blames security agents for son’s accident
President Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly unhappy with his security officials, for allowing his son, Yusuf, leave home at 8pm on…
Russia ready to build ties but U.S. efforts also necessary – Kremlin Spokesman
Moscow is ready to build relations with Washington, but U.S. efforts are also necessary, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told…
Change is on, Liberia’s president-elect declares
Former football superstar, George Weah, took to his Facebook page to react to provisional results of Tuesday’s presidential runoff polls…
New York fire ‘worst tragedy in 25 years’ – Mayor
Mayor Bill de Blasio describes an apartment fire in New York which killed at least 12 people including a one-year-old…
Human Trafficking: Italy to send 470 troops to Niger Republic
Italy aims to deploy up to 470 troops to Niger to help tackle traffickers, the military General Staff said.
Yemen: Saudi-led alliance accuses UN official of bias
A Saudi-led air alliance fighting rebels in Yemen has accused a UN humanitarian official of bias in favour of Houthi…
China’s ban on ivory sales begins Sunday
Ban on ivory sales in China, the world’s largest importer and end user of elephant tusks, takes effect on Sunday…