Year: 2017
2 aircraft collide at Lagos Airport
A ground collision of two aircraft belonging to Air Peace has been reported at the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos…
Rashford’s extra-time goal sends United to Europa Semi-finals
Marcus Rashford scored in extra time to send Manchester United through to the Europa League semi-finals at the expense of…
Terrorist hits France, kills policeman
An attacker with an automatic weapon opened fire on police on Paris' iconic Champs-Elysees Thursday night, killing one officer and…
State Chapter postpones delegates confab in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Chapter of the (AEWUN) has postponed its delegates conference it earlier planned to hold on April 20.
NCC sensitises telecom consumers on rights
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has again called on telecom subscribers to dial 622 toll free for complaints and send…
Bayern goalkeeper, Neuer to miss rest of the season
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss the rest of the season after fracturing his left foot during the Champions…
Police rescue 22 victims of human trafficking, arrests trafficker
The Police Command in Katsina State says it has arrested 22 victims of Human Trafficking in Katsina Metropolis.
British Olympic medalist die in motorcycle crash
British Olympic high jump silver medalist Germaine Mason has died aged 34 after a motorcycle crash in Jamaica.
Partly cloudy, sunny hazy atmosphere to prevail on Friday – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted partly cloudy conditions over the Central States of the country on Friday morning…
Party wants independent body to investigate suspended SGF
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Federal Government to constitute an independent body to investigate corruption allegations against…
Lagos begins Health Insurance Scheme November
The Lagos State Government on Thursday said the much awaited State Health Insurance Scheme (LSHS) will commence in November, 2017.
Air Force to provide free medical outreach in Kaduna
No fewer than 1,000 people in Barakallahu community in Igabi Local Govement Area of Kaduna State will benefit from the…
NULGE rallies in Plateau for LG autonomy
The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), rallied in Jos on Thursday, demanding autonomy for local government administration in…
Herdsmen on the prowl again, kill one in Benue
A reprisal attack by suspected herdsmen on Tse Igba Uke and Aliade villages in Gwer Local Government Area of Benue…
Navy promises to secure waterways, vows to deal with unrepentant criminals
The Nigerian Navy in Lagos on Thursday reiterated its commitment to continue to secure the nation’s waterways for legitimate business…
IGP seeks Nigerians’ support in anti-corruption fight
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has called on Nigerians, especially the youth, to join the force in…
Ambode Calls For Harmonisation Of Forex, Interest Rates To Stabilize Economy
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday called for a convergence in the foreign exchange rates as well as…
Police to construct 500 housing units in Zamfara
The Nigeria Police Force is set to construct 500 housing units in Zamfara under its new Housing Scheme.
Gov. wants traditional rulers to be symbols of love and unity
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba on Thursday urged traditional rulers to promote love and unity while striving to make their…
Buhari doesn’t need any advisory committee on corruption – Sani
The Chairman of Senate Ad hoc Committee on Humanitarian Crisis in North-East, Senator Shehu Sani, has called for the dissolution…
APC postpones National Caucus, NEC meetings
The National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scheduled for Monday and Tuesday…
EU drums support for Locally made products
The European Union (EU) on Thursday joined the league of advocates for promotion and consumption of made in Nigeria products…
Customs’ boss redeploys 48 comptrollers
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Retired Col. Hameed Ali, has approved the redeployment of 48 comptrollers for more effective and…
Govt. procures 3, 000 metric tons of fertilisers for farmers
The Akwa Ibom Government says it has procured 3, 000 metric tons of fertilisers for farmers in the state for…
Ministry to collaborate with Nigerian army on ICT
The Ministry of Communications has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Army on Information Communications Technology (ICT).
Former president to deliver NOUN’s good governance lecture
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says the inaugural lecture for its Olusegun Obasanjo Centre for Good Governance will…
Plateau PDP says Dariye’s defection, a loss to be regained in 2019
Chief Damishi Sango, Plateau Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has re-iterated that the defection of Sen Joshua Dariye to APC…
Goalkeeper not Liverpool target, Klopp says
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has ruled out trying to sign England goalkeeper Joe Hart.
Niger, Canada to develop culture and tourism – Commissioner
Niger Government said that it would partner with the Canadian Government to promote culture and tourism in the state and…
lgbo leader advises govt. to promote agriculture among youths
The Igbo leader in Ondo State, Mr Titus Umenweke, has advised government at all levels to encourage youths to embrace…