Year: 2017
President Zuma sacks finance minister
South African President Jacob Zuma has replaced the finance minister in a cabinet reshuffle carried ot today.
We are prepared for heavy rains – Oyo Govt
Oyo State Government has assured residents of the state that necessary machinery has been put in place to ensure that…
Kwara Youth Farmers Seek Land For Farming
More than 3, 200 youth farmers, under the aegis of Kwara Youth Integrated Farmers Organisation of Nigeria, on Thursday urged…
Malaria: 2.6m to receive free mosquito nets in Edo
No fewer than 2.6 million residents of Edo state would receive free Long Lasting Insecticidal (LLI) nets, during the upcoming…
Magu Seeks N5bn Compensation From Sun Newspaper
Ibrahim Magu, acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) EFCC, has written a letter to the publisher of…
Teenager Auctions Her Virginity, Sells For £2m
A teenager has sold her virginity for a staggering £2million to a Hong Kong businessman. Alexandra Kefren, 18, appeared on…
Incredible! Families of 12 dead policemen get N3.2m compensation
Families of 12 policemen in Zone 5 who lost their lives in active service have received monetary compensation totaling N3.2…
Nigeria, Poland To Strengthen Ties — Onyeama
Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama has said Nigeria and Poland will work toward developing stronger ties between them.
America’s prolific serial killer ‘Angel of Death’ dies in prison
A serial killer known as the "Angel of Death" after he admitted killing three dozen hospital patients in Ohio and…
FG Extends Tenure Of 2016 Capital Budget
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, on Thursday in Abuja said that the tenure of the capital elements of…
VP Calls For Robust Global Framework
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for an urgent robust global framework on repatriation of stolen assets to ensure quick…
Robbery: Ex-Driver, 2 Others To Die By Hanging
An Ilorin High Court on Thursday sentenced three persons to death by hanging for armed robbery and attempt to murder…
FG To Ensure Food Safety In Nigeria
The Federal Government says it is currently pushing for a food safety and quality bill, that seeks a healthier approach…
Ishaya Bamaiyi launches memoir — “Vindication of a General”
Retired Lt.-Gen Ishaya Bamaiyi, on Thursday, launched his book — “Vindication of a General” — a memoir of his experiences…
EFCC Arrests Woman Over N45m Fraud
Ibadan Zonal office of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), says it has arrested one Aminat Okiribiti for allegedly conspiring with…
Dogara Urges Nigerians To Insist On LG Autonomy
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has urged Nigerians to continue to push for financial and administrative autonomy…
Farmer Remanded Over Armed Robbery
A Makurdi Magistrates Court on Thursday remanded a 32-year-old farmer, Stephen Ifeason, in prison over alleged criminal conspiracy and armed…
Arrest Of South Korean Ex-President Approved
A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for former South Korean President, Park Geun Hye, on Thursday, a…
Militant With Links To IS, al-Shabaab Arrested
Kenya has arrested a suspected militant with links to the Islamic State and al-Shabaab terrorist networks, the police said in…
FG Challenges Ambassadors On Safety Of Nigerians Abroad
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, on Thursday, challenged ambassadors-designate on safety of Nigerians abroad.
Sterling Bank declares N111.4bn 2016 gross earnings
Sterling Bank Plc on Thursday declared gross earnings of N111.4 billion for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2016.
The Niger Delta: A bouquet of investment opportunities
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is a sprawling mass of expensive real estate that is held together like a…
Refugee sets himself ablaze on Greek island of Chios
A Syrian refugee on Thursday set himself on fire on the Greek island of Chios, apparently in despair over conditions…
7,000 Medical laboratories operate illegally in Nigeria
About 7,000 medical laboratories operating in Nigeria are illegal as they are not duly registered.
CBN raises Forex supply by 20%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday said it would start selling foreign exchange to the Bureau de Change…
NNPC cautions Nigerians against adulterated petroleum products
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Thursday in Abuja advised the public to be wary of adulterated petroleum products.
Commissioner tells parents to keep children off streets
Mrs Roseline Abara, the Commissioner for Women and Gender Affairs in Niger, has called on parents to keep their school-age…
FIFA awards 2017-2018 media rights for sub-Saharan Africa
FIFA has granted media rights to five major broadcasting entities in the sub-Saharan Africa, following an open tender process for…
Gunmen kill man, cart away his money in Owerri
Gunmen on Thursday in Owerri shot dead, a yet to be identified man and took away a bag from him…
NFF pays tribute to late `Wonderboy’ Hamilton
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday paid glowing tributes to former Nigeria player and coach, Paul Hamilton, who passed…