Year: 2017
Money laundering: INEC official convicted, sentenced
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Wednesday sentenced an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Yisa…
Gov. Akeredolu calls for vocational centres for graduates
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Thursday called for vocational centres to enhance self reliance of youths after graduation.
Gov. woos investors to state
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has assured local and foreign investors of an enabling environment for their investment in the…
Merkel backs defence minister in terrorism probe of army officer
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday expressed her support for Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen in a controversy surrounding an…
Deepwater project to proceed despite controversy – FG
The Federal Government says the Zabazaba deepwater project in Oil Prospecting Lease (OPL) 245 will continue in spite of controversies…
Prisoners exchange: No repatriation of Nigerians on death row
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama on Wednesday said that it would be impossible to get Nigerians on…
Council urges media to promote national cohesion
The Nigerian Press Council (NPC) has urged the media organisations to continue its developmental strives and healing process to bind…
Ecobank to cut jobs as it expands digital platforms
Ecobank plans to close branches and cut jobs as the Pan-African lender steps up investments in digital platforms, its chief…
Telecom giants records higher Q1 revenue
MTN Group reported a 7.1 per cent rise in first-quarter group revenue helped by a strong performance in data services,…
FIRS seals up hotel over property variation, VAT
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has sealed Bolingo Hotel in Abuja over property variation of about N320 million and…
Group applauds FG on Agricultural initiatives
The President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, has applauded the agricultural initiatives of the Federal Government saying they are…
Track your symptoms, experts advise asthma patients
Some medical experts on Wednesday advised asthma patients to track their symptoms for better management of the ailment.
TBoss In First Movie With Eniola Badmus
Big Brother Naija 2017 housemate, Tokunbo Idowu popularly known as TBoss just finished shooting her very first movie 'Kada River'…
Senate Confirms Ocheni, Hassan As Ministers
Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, confirmed Professor Steven Ikani Ocheni and Suleiman Zarma Hassan as ministers of the Federal Republic of…
S/African Novelist Commits suicide
Karel Schoeman committed suicide aged 77, with a farewell letter revealing he had long contemplated such a fate and tried…
Mercy Aigbe’s Hubby Served Restraining Order
Mercy Aigbe who is currently in a marriage scandal has filed a one-mile restraining order against her hubby, Lanre Gentry.…
Ex Gov Babangida Aliyu Granted Bail
A Minna High Court on Wednesday granted bail in the sum of N150 million to former Gov. Babangida Aliyu of…
Commissioner Commends Media
Mrs Rosemary Archibong, the Cross River Commissioner for Information, has commended the media in the state for their objective reporting…
I Ran A Responsive Govt – Former Enugu Gov
Former Enugu State Governor, Mr Sullivan Chime says that he ran a responsible and responsive government during his eight year…
Sokoto Court Remands 7 Men
A Sokoto Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded seven men after they pleaded guilty to a charge of assault and defamation.
10,191 Unclaimed PVCs In Nsukka – INEC
No fewer than 10,191 unclaimed Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) are in INEC office in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu…
WhatsApp Developing Pinning Chats
WhatsApp, in its latest Beta update, is testing a new feature that will enable users pin at least 3 chats…
Man Nabbed For Threatening Residents
The police on Wednesday arraigned a man, Mohammed Awal, 38, in an Upper Area Court, Mararaba in Nasarawa State, charged…
Okagbare Set To Compete At IAAF
Blessing Okagbare says she is set to compete as the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Diamond League begins on…
NSCDC Deploys 100 Personnel
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger has deployed no fewer than 100 personnel on foot patrol…
Govt Will Protect Your Business Interests – Ikpeazu
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has assured Aba shoe manufacturers, known as Omenka Shoemakers, that government will not allow the…
Adesua Etomi Pens Love Letter To Fiance, Banky
Adesua Etomi who got engaged in February this year to Banky W has penned a love note to her sweetheart…
NGO Calls For Massive Campaign To Stem Deaths
Women in Need, an NGO, in Kaduna on Wednesday called for massive awareness campaign against cooking with firewood to stem…
Scavenger Who Stole Cow Bags 5 Months Imprisonment
A Grade 1 Area Court in Karu, Abuja, on Wednesday sentenced a scavenger, Abdullahi Danjuma, to five months imprisonment for…
At last, Adesua Etomi and Banky W are getting married
After so may speculations about his getting married, popular Nigerian musician, Banky W is engaged to Adesua Etomi. And this…