Year: 2017
Eight NPFL clubs to be listed on NSE- LMC
The League Management Company (LMC), on says eight Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs will be listed on the Nigeria…
Coach: I’ll have failed if my team doesn’t make top three
Head coach of MFM FC, Fidelis Ilechukwu, said that it would be a failure on his part if the club…
Govt. constructs hospital; upgrade others to boost healthcare delivery
The Yobe government on Wednesday says it has constructed a new 200-bed ultra-modern hospital, expanded and upgraded secondary and primary…
JAMB: 800,000 registered candidates in 17 days
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said on Wednesday that 800,000 candidates have registered since the sales of UTME…
NADDC Reaffirms FG Support for Nigerian Auto Policy
The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has dismissed insinuations that the Federal Government has jettisoned the National Automotive…
Bill to tackle climate change issues underway, says Lawmaker
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Climate Change, Rep. Sam Onuigbo (Abia-PDP) says the National Assembly is working to…
Teenager, 4 others arraigned for allegedly robbing residents
Four artisans including a teenager, who allegedly armed themselves with broken bottles to rob people in Lagos, were on Wednesday…
State Govt to collaborate with Association to revive state’s Library system
The Edo government says it will collaborate with the Nigeria Library Association (NLA) to improve library services and revamp the…
ITF trains 500 youths in Gombe
Gombe, April 5,2017 (NAN) The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) on Wednesday began a three-month training programme for the second batch…
Illegal structures: lawmaker wants quick passage of NAGIS bill
Mr Hashim Jibrin, member, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has called for a quick passage of the Nasarawa Geographic Information…
Lagos To Establish Agency To Manage Health Insurance Scheme
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday revealed plans to establish an agency by law to manage the State’s Health Insurance…
State conducts competency-based test for civil service heads
The Kwara State Government on Thursday said it had conducted competency-based test for directors and their deputy in the state…
Reps reject Bill to empower NASS to impeach state governors
The House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected a Bill for an Act to empower the National Assembly to impeach state…
Customs arrest 7 vehicles loaded with smuggled rice in Katsina
The Kaduna/Katsina Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NIS) says it has arrested seven vehicles loaded with smuggled rice in…
My wife grabs and twist my testicles when fighting, Businessman tells court
An Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Wednesday dissolved the marriage between a 75-year-old businessman and his 51-year-old wife over…
I-G warns officers against unlawful arrest, detention
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has warned personnel of the force against unlawful arrests and detention of innocent…
Why Internet banking fraud is rampant in Nigeria-GTB GMD
The Group Managing Director, GMD, of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Plc, Mr. Segun Agbaje, has attributed carelessness on the part…
Tertiary Institutions Begin Indefinite Strike In Nasarawa
State-owned tertiary institutions in Nasarawa have embarked on an indefinite strike, citing government’s refusal to address welfare-related issues.
FAAN Intensifies Surveillance At Enugu Airport
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is intensifying surveillance at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu…
Adebayo Oke-Lawal of Orange Culture covers ‘A Nasty Boy’ debut issue
Adebayo Oke-Lawal, the Creative Director Of menswear brand, Orange Culture is the debut cover star of 'A Nasty Boy'.
INEC Officials Docked For Receiving Bribes From Alison-Madueke
For allegedly receiving bribes from former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to compromise the 2015 general elections, three officials…
Court dismisses corruption charges against Justice Ademola, wife
An FCT High Court on Wednesday dismissed the 18-count gratification and illegal possession of firearms charge filed against Justice Adeniyi…
Buhari launches Nigeria’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan
President Muhammadu Buhari has launched the Nigeria Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (#NERGP) 2017 - 2020 today at the State…
Guerlain launches new fragrance with Kate Henshaw, Stephanie Coker, others
Guerlain, the oldest perfume house in the world on Friday 24th of March at an exclusive event held at Federal…
S Africa opposition asks court to cancel removal of finance minister
South Africa’s largest opposition party has filed a court application against President Jacob Zuma’s decision to fire finance minister Pravin…
Scorching Sun Causes High Demand For Cold Drinks
As the scorching sun bites harder in the desert, soft drink vendors are recording high sales in Hadejia, Jigawa as…
South Africa’s ANC Rejects Calls For Zuma To Quit
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) backed President Jacob Zuma after calls for his resignation from various groups after…
Sanusi Blasts Zamfara Governor On Meningitis Statement
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, on Wednesday blasted conservative northern leaders who discourage attitudes and activities that, he said,…
Kerry Washington alluring for Glamour Magazine
American actress and Scandal TV Star, Kerry Washington is the incredibly gorgeous as she graces the cover of Glamour's May…
Australia Announces Readiness To Host Commonwealth Games
The Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Paul Lehmann, on Wednesday announced his government’s readiness to host the 2018 Commonwealth…