Year: 2017
Wheat farmers secure N50m loan in Kano
The Wheat Farmers Association of Nigeria (WFAN) in Kano State has secured a N50 million loan from the State Government,…
Fiscal federalism true solution to Nigeria’s problems, says ex-Gov. Attah
Chief Victor Attah, a former Governor of Akwa Ibom, says the practice of fiscal federalism is the panacea to the…
Dangote leads Nigerians’ chase for dollars
Nigeria ’s hard-currency shortage is forcing companies to get creative in their hunt for dollars. For many, including Dangote Cement…
Clinton jabs Trump in first major post-election speech
A spirited Hillary Clinton took on the Trump administration Tuesday in one of her first public speeches since she lost…
This too shall pass
Today during a walk after a tiring job at the lab, I sat down in one of the pavements at…
Couple burns teenager’s penis over alleged rape
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Sokoto state, says it has arrested a couple for allegedly burning…
Lagos links achievements to human resource development
The Lagos State Government has identified the enthronement of a functional human resources as a ‘sine qua non’ for a…
Earthquake hits Russia
A powerful earthquake has hit Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, TASS news agency reports.
Army denies killing 17 herdsmen in Kaduna
The 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, Kaduna has refuted social media reports on the alleged killing of 17 herdsmen…
NHIS uncovers 23,000 ghost enrolees
Usman Yusuf, the executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has said that 23,000 ghost enrolees have been…
36 States’ debt profile hits N3.4 trillion
The debt profile the 36 States in Nigeria has been put at N3.4 trillion, says the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency…
Keystone Bank names transition board
Following its sale to new investors, Keystone Bank on Tuesday announced the appointment of Alhaji Umaru H. Modibbo and Mr.…
Buhari sends names of new ministerial nominees to Senate
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent names of two new ministerial nominees to the Senate for confirmation.
Brazil demolish Paraguay 3-0, become first country to qualify for 2018 World Cup
Brazil become the first country to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia on Wednesday, as the Selecao demolish…
I’m back after 15-month doping ban-Sharapova
Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova says she has got her "day job back" as she prepares to return to…
Man kidnap landlady to offset rent
The Police on Tuesday paraded one Ifeanyi Ezechukwu and Chinedu Amadi for allegedly kidnapping Ezechukwu's landlady together with her son…
Bolivia beat Argentina in World Cup Qualifying after Messi’s ban
Argentina lost 2-0 to Bolivia in World Cup qualifying, five and a half hours after captain Lionel Messi was given…
Trump scraps Obama climate policies
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order rolling back Obama-era rules aimed at curbing climate change.
British Prime Minister signs letter to trigger Brexit
Theresa May has signed the letter that will formally begin the UK's departure from the European Union.
El-Rufai completes 100 houses for low income earners
The first 100 houses constructed under the Public Private Partnership initiated by Governor Nasiru El-Rufa’i for low income earners in…
Passengers to enjoy Arik Air N16, 000 fare promo till Easter
Arik Air has extended the validity of the ongoing N16, 000 promotional fare to cover the period of Easter.
Suicide: Lagos sets up Aquatic Respond Squad
Kazeem Ugbodaga *Records 80,000 Emergency Calls Daily The Lagos State Government says it is planning to set up a Marine…
FIFA Bans Messi From Argentina’s World Cup Qualifying Campaign
World Football governing body FIFA has banned Barcelona forward and Argentina Captain, Lionel Messi from four international matches - just…
CBN Now Sells Dollar To Bureau De Change At N360
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday slashed the rate at which it sells forex to Bureaux De Change…
Gov Fayose’s ex-aide arraigned for double murder
A former Personal Assistant to Governor Ayo Fyose during his first tenure, Goke Olatunji was on Tuesday arraigned at an…
Ile-Ife Crisis: Stop provoking Hausas, Arewa group warns Yorubas
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) on Tuesday warned Yoruba groups, including the Afenifere over comments credited to the latter…
Tax evasion: FG goes after Nigerian billionaires
The Federal Government says it will soon clampdown on Nigerian millionaires and billionaires who evade payment of tax.
Shame! Businessman rapes 11-year-old twin sisters
A Kano Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded in prison a 30-year-old businessman, Lawan Zubairu, over alleged rape of 11-year-old set…
Poor Internet Services Hinder JAMB Registration
Some prospective candidates wanting to register for Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination have called on the board to…
Four burnt to death as two tankers catch fire
Four persons were said to have been burnt to death while two others were injured when a loaded fuel tanker…