Year: 2017
FG begins online registration of unemployed Nigerians
The Federal Government is to register unemployed Nigerians online as from Wednesday April 5.
First Lady Melania Trump’s official portrait unveiled
The White House has released the first official portrait of First Lady Melania Trump.
262 landslide victims buried in Colombia
Scores of decomposing cadavers were being released for burial on Monday as rescuers continue to search for victims of weekend…
Russia blast suspect ‘from Central Asia’
The man suspected of killing 11 people in a St Petersburg train is in his early 20s and from Central…
Night cattle grazing banned in Abia
The Abia police command and other major stakeholders have agreed on some measures, including banning night cattle grazing, to check…
Photos: Actress Mercy Johnson, 53 others sworn in as Senior Special Assistants
Nollywood Actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie was on Monday sworn in as Senior Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor, along with…
How Buhari is fighting corruption – Presidential aide
The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption says Nigeria’s current administration is fighting corruption from all fronts in order to enhance…
Checkout these beautiful Crochet Hairstyles inspirations
Crochet braids have been a part of us for as long as we can remember but became really popular in…
Funke Akindele pretty in African prints suspender skirt
Nollywood screen diva, Jenifa, born Funke Akindele stepped out recently looking all shades of gorgeous as she rocked a suspender…
CBN offers $150 million in currency forwards
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, said on Monday that it had offered $150 million in currency forwards, as it…
ANC heads for showdown with Zuma after finance minister sack
Senior members of the ruling African National Congress, ANC, met on Monday to discuss the political fallout from South African…
Ogun To Build Museum In Honour Of Music Icon, Obey
The governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has pledged that his administration will build a museum in honour of…
We want more security: Igala cultural group
An Igala socio-cultural youths organisation, the `Ojuju-Agbadufu Igala’, in Kogi, has called on Gov. Yahaya Bello to ensure more security…
Edwin Clark: Chevron, Mobil, Agip must relocate from Lagos to Niger Delta
A foremost leader of the Niger Delta region, Chief Edwin Clark has challenged Chevron, Mobil and Agip to relocate their…
APC members protest in Oyo
Some members of the APC in Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State on Monday protested alleged bias in the appointments made…
AFAN to youths: Embrace farming
The Katsina State chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has called on the youth to key into farming…
UN condemns Russia’s bombing
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Monday’s bombing in Russia which left at least 10 people dead.
Man allegedly chops-off pregnant woman’s hand
A man, who was engaged in a fight with his neighbour in Isaba-Ekiti, allegedly chopped off the left hand of…
Naira depreciates further to N395/$ at the black market
The naira on Monday depreciated further at the black market in spite of the recent commitment of the CBN to…
NUPENG calls off nationwide strike
The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas, NUPENG, workers has called off the nationwide strike embarked upon by tanker…
Judicial workers strike halts activities in Enugu courts
Activities at various courts in Enugu State were grounded on Monday following an industrial action by the state branch of…
32 prisoners die in Lagos Prison, as 6,047 inmates await trial
At least, 32 prison inmates died in one year in one particular prison in Lagos owing to their inability to…
Bilateral Trade: Ambode Seeks Partnership With Israel On Agric, Technology
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday expressed the readiness of the State Government to tap into the agricultural expertise…
Traditional ruler calls for preservation of culture
A first class traditional ruler in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Usman Abdullahi, has appealed to stakeholders in the country to salvage…
Commissioner recommends corps member for employment after service
Imo State Commissioner for Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Udo Agoha, has recommended corps member Olawale Ademola for immediate…
Buhari, Saraki, Dogara in closed-door meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja met separately, behind closed doors, with the Speaker of the House of Representatives…
2018 Commonwealth Games: Ambode Receives Queen’s Baton At Lagos House
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said adequate preparation remained the only panacea for Nigerian athletes to perform exceptionally…
Women demand more appointments, elective positions
Women in Benue state on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the Government House, Makurdi, to demand for more political…
No pardon for Senator Ndume, Saraki spits fire after closed-door meeting with Buhari
Senate President Bukola Saraki says reversing the suspension of a former Senate Leader, Mohammed Ali Ndume, is beyond his power.
Lawmaker Condemns Melaye’s attitude towards certificate scandal
A member of the House of Representatives, representing Mainland constituency, Jide Jimoh has condemned Senator Dino Melaye's attitude towards his…