Year: 2017
Suspected smuggler killed in gun duel with Customs operatives
Personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Ikeja, on Tuesday killed a suspected smuggler at Sango-Ota, Ogun.
NGO Organises Mock Exam
Dr Yakub Saheed, Coordinator of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI), Kwara branch, said 104 applicants for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation…
The Voice: Yemi Alade Replaces 2baba
Nigerian female artiste Yemi Alade will replace Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2baba as coach in the second season of…
Supreme Court Sends Judge To Jail
India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday sentenced a sitting judge to six months’ imprisonment for contempt of court, an unprecedented development…
4 Teachers Suspended Over Harassment Of Female Students
A leading school in the southern Indian state of Kerala on Tuesday suspended four of its teachers for harassing girl…
Comedienne Princess shines in birthday photos
Nigerian comedienne Damilola Adekoya popularly known as Princess turned a year older yesterday.
Marvis, Thin Tall Tony Cover Of House Of Maliq May issue
Ex-Big Brother Nigeria housemates, Marvis and Thin Tall Tony are the cover stars for House Of Maliq magazine's May issue.
Deputy UN Scribe calls for urgent poverty eradication
Eradicating poverty is a task that the entire global community must meet with a sense of urgency, Deputy UN Secretary-General,…
Niger FRSC records 220 deaths in 2016
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Command in Niger has said that no fewer than 472 road traffic crashes were…
Herdsmen attack 2 Benue villages, 8 persons feared dead
Eight persons were feared dead following an attack by suspected herdsmen, on two villages in Logo Local Government Area of…
We are not recruiting, NNPC warns again
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has once again called on members of the public to disregard any announcement of…
Chibok Girls: UNFPA to provide reproductive healthcare
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has pledged to provide emergency reproductive health care, psychosocial counselling and other critical support…
Psychologist recommends biopsychosocial assessment for Chibok girls:
Mr Adedotun Ajiboye, a Senior Clinical Psychologist, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, has recommended a special biopsychosocial assessment…
Loverboy stabs girlfriend in hotel room
A 26-year-old man has reportedly stabbed his 18-year-old girlfriend in a hotel room in Yenagoa.
Tipper drivers disagree with Lagos State government
The Union of Tipper and Quarry Employers of Nigeria (UTQEN) says it is against plans by the Lagos State Government…
NSCDC to sanction private guards companies
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, says it will sanction any private guards company that…
Police kill notorious armed bandit in Zamfara
The Police on Monday in Zamfara said that a suspected armed bandit, one Sani Abdullahi, had been killed in a…
Obama warned Trump about hiring Flynn
Barack Obama warned newly elected President Donald Trump against hiring Michael Flynn as national security adviser, the White House has…
Don Jazzy, Wizkid, Davido make Forbes’ top 10 richest African musicians
Forbes Africa has released its list of Richest African musicians.
Chelsea three points away from EPL Glory after 3-0 victory
Chelsea moved to within one win of the Premier League title and confirmed Middlesbrough's relegation with a consummate performance and…
Osinbajo congratulates France President-elect
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his election as the next President of France.
Fashioner designer shot dead by police officer at birthday party in Lagos
A 25-year-old fashion designer, Jamiu Ayoade, has been shot dead by a trigger-happy police officer in Lagos, according to dependable…
Finally, Mercy Aigbe drops hubby’s name, says he’s on the run
Actress, Mercy Aigbe has dropped her estranged husband, Lanre Gentry’s last name from her social media account.
Fire guts judge’s home
The residence of Justice Mohammed Idris at Kalabari Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, southwest Nigeria was on Monday gutted by fire.
Police probe rape of Lagos students
The Lagos State Police Command on Monday said it had commenced investigation into the alleged rape of some secondary school…
Tinubu seeks special care for released Chibok schoolgirls
A former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Monday called for special and adequate care for the released Chibok…
Bishop Ademowo Endorses Ambode for Second Term
By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Diocesan, Bishop of Lagos and Dean Emeritus, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Ephraim Ademowo…
Court refuses to unfreeze Patience Jonathan’s account
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday refused a request by Dame Patience Jonathan, seeking to unfreeze her accounts,…
Ambode orders VIOs out of Lagos Roads
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has ordered the state’s Vehicle Inspection Officers, VIOs out of Lagos roads with immediate effect.
Investments in Lekki Free Zone hit N4.55 trillion
Investments in the Lagos Lekki Free Zone, LFZ, has hit N4.55 trillion ($15 billion), the Lagos State Government revealed on…