Year: 2017
North Korea arrests US citizen for plotting to overthrow govt
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a U.S. citizen for alleged action aimed…
Renowned South African author Karel Schoeman commits suicide
Renowned South African author Karel Schoeman has committed suicide, his lawyer Carl van Rensburg confirmed Wednesday.
Five Nigerian movies listed for 2017 Nollywood Week Paris awards
Five Nigerian movies have been listed to compete for the “People’s Choice Award” at the 2017 edition of Nollywood Week…
FG to distribute 200 rice milling machines to farmers – AFAN
Mr Roland Brown, the Chairman of the Rivers chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), has applauded the Federal…
Aisha Buhari grateful to Nigerians over prayers for husband
The wife of the President Mrs Aisha Buhari has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their concern, love and prayers for…
Yar’adua university gets new Pro-Chancellor
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has approved the appointment of Amb. Zakari Ibrahim as the new Pro-Chancellor of Umaru…
U.S. donates mosquito nets to Kogi residents
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has presented over 2.2 million treated mosquito nets to Gov. Yahaya Bello of…
UNESCO decries 102 journalists’ death
No fewer than 102 journalists paid the supreme price in the course of their duties in 2016, the UN Educational,…
Explosives Act bill passes second reading
A Bill to repeal and re-enact the Explosives Act to control access to explosive materials in the country passed second…
Aregbesola signs order on inquest into Adeleke’s death
Gov. Rauf Aregbesola, on Tuesday, signed an executive order setting up a coroner inquest into the death of Sen. Isiaka…
U.S. says bond with Israel unbreakable
The U.S. has said on Tuesday that the partnership between it and Israel is unbreakable.
Gov. appeals to BEDC to restore power in communities
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday, urged the management of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to resolve…
NTF hails 2 world-ranked Nigerian para-taekwondo athletes
George Ashiru, the President of Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF), has applauded the feat of two para-taekwondo athletes who have been…
NAF neutralises insurgents in N/East
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Component of Operation “LAFIYA DOLE” says it has neutralised a gathering of insurgents in parts…
North Korea makes progress on nuclear programme – UN agency
All indications suggest that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is moving ahead with its nuclear efforts, the International…
Vaccination: WHO tasks governments on additional funding
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on African governments to support vaccination programme with adequate funding so as to…
Embassy in Washington operational – Ambassador
The Nigerian Embassy in Washington is open and fully operational, acting ambassador, Hakeem Balogun, has said.
Stop demonising critical media – UN
UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression, Mr David Kaye,…
Lagos Task Force impounds 98 okadas, arraigns 14 operators
The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force have impounded 98 motorcycles, popularly known as okada in Mile 2 area…
Forex: CBN bars First Bank, GTB from SME sales window
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday, barred 14 Money Deposit Banks from dealing in the Small and Medium…
Ex- Jigawa governor Sule Lamido sent to prison
A Jigawa Chief Magistrates' Court on Tuesday remanded a former governor of the state, Alhaji Sule Lamido, in prison till…
Aisha Buhari opens up: My husband’s health not bad as being reported
Worried by the anxiety being expressed by Nigerians on the health of President Muhammadu Buhari, his wife, Aisha, has opened…
Obasanjo: My Son’s Wedding an Occultic Ceremony
Wife of former President, Taiwo Obasanjo has said that the wedding between her son, Olujunwo and Tope Adebutu is an…
Hat-trick from classy Ronaldo destroys Atletico
Cristiano Ronaldo scored another Champions League hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Atletico Madrid in the semi-final first leg to close…
Kogi doctors begin strike
The Kogi chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has directed its members to embark on an indefinite strike over…
Ex-beauty queen, Anna Banner and daughter rock matching outfits
Former beauty queen and Flavour Nabania's baby mama, Anna Ebiere Banner is super stylish, sizzling hot and sexy and she…
Ooni approves training 6,000 Southwest youths in Agriculture
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has given approval for the Ojaja II national image sustainable agricultural empowerment training…
BBNaija’s Marvis shines in new photos
Marvis Nkpornwi, simply known as Marvis is a beauty to behold in these new photos.
Lagos saves N2.4 billion from stopping pilgrims sponsorship
The Lagos State Government has saved N2.4 billion with the stoppage of annual sponsorship of pilgrims to Jerusalem and Mecca.