Year: 2017
Arsenal give Wenger new 2-year contract
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has agreed a new two-year contract, extending his 21-year reign at the club.
NPA Bans Touts, Hawkers From Ports
In compliance with an Executive Order issued by Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA has commenced the…
Groups advocates for modern expertise in disaster management
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) have underscored the synergy of…
FCTA to establish 5 new schools – Minister
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has approved the establishment of five new secondary schools in the territory.
Adeleke died of overdose – Coroner
The Coroner appointed by the Osun Government to investigate the cause of death of Sen. Isiaka Adeleke, on Monday declared…
Buhari administration creates new millionaire farmers – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday said that the Federal Government through its agriculture empowerment…
Femi Branch’s Estranged Wife Opens Up On Separation
An interview conducted by Encomium.ng as a result of Nigerian actor, Femi Branch marrying a third woman after separating from…
CAN’s verdict: Sack of Alausa Chaplain in order
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Lagos State Chapter on Tuesday said the sack of the Presiding Chaplain, Chapel of…
Israeli PM To Attend ECOWAS Summit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be attending the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) annual summit of Heads…
The Pope must apologise for abuses – Canadian Prime Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a request for Pope Francis: say sorry for the role of the Catholic Church…
LASU Mourns Abubakar Momoh
The authorities of the Lagos State University, Ojo, is mourning the death of Prof. Abubakar Momoh, the Director-General of the…
13 Soldiers Accused Of Rape Appear In Court
Thirteen South Sudanese soldiers accused of alleged rape of five foreign aid workers and killing their local colleague on Tuesday…
Court Fixes June 29 To Hear Stella Oduah’s Case
A Federal High Court Lagos on Tuesday, further adjourned till June 29, the hearing in a suit by Sterling Bank…
Woman Locks Maid In Toilet For 20 Days
Oyinyen Chuks, 34, was on Tuesday charged at Ikeja Chief Magistrate's’ Court in Lagos State with locking up her 14-year…
White House Communications Director resigns
The White House communications director has resigned only three months after being hired by President Donald Trump.
Abuses By Armed Groups May Be Crimes – UN
The UN says abuses committed by successive governments and armed groups in Central African Republic from 2003 to 2015 may…
Security Concerns: Pope Cancels Visit To Sudan
Pope Francis will not visit South Sudan this year, the Vatican said on Tuesday, after an Italian newspaper reported that…
Biafra: Low Business Activities Recorded In Port Harcourt
Business activities in some parts of Port Harcourt have been hugely on a low ebb as many traders closed shops…
Attahiru Assumes Duty In Maiduguri
The new Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole fighting insurgents, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has formally taken over the command in…
Bayelsa Police Confirm killing Of Sergeant In Yenagoa
The Bayelsa State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the killing of a police sergeant at a police station in Yenagoa.
Aisha Buhari Departs For London
The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Tuesday departed Nigeria for the United Kingdom to join her husband,…
Woman Chops Off Cheating Husband’s Penis, Kills Herself
A woman in northern Thailand chopped off her unfaithful husband’s penis and then drank pesticide to her death, local police…
Ogun auto crash claims 2 lives
Two persons were confirmed dead in a road accident involving a blue Toyota Corolla car and a Toyota picnic bus…
We won’t negotiate with kidnappers of abducted students – Police
Following the demand of N1b ransom by kidnappers of six students of Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe, the Lagos…
Police Charge British Journalist With Arms Possession
A British journalist was charged with arms possession on Tuesday after he was arrested at a Thai airport for checking…
Lagos Okada riders’ chairman shot dead in Oshodi
Chairman of Motorcycle Operators Association of Lagos State Chief Rasaq Bello, popularly known as Hamburger, has been shot dead.
Tambuwal To Sponsor 200 Girls
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, says his administration has concluded plans to send 200 students to India and other…
Sokoto Govt Spends N10bn On Education
Sokoto State Government has spent about N10 billion on the provision of infrastructure in schools over the last two years,…
Police, stakeholders to start Safe School Initiative
The Police Command in Enugu State is to collaborate with stakeholders to implement the Federal Government’s Safe School Initiative in…
