Year: 2017
Dangote Group to invest N217b in Nasarawa sugar plantation
The Dangote Group of Companies plans to invest N217 billion in the establishment of a sugar plantation in Nasarawa State.
Soludo commends Obiano over Anambra economy
A former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has commended Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra over his…
College of Health Technology, Pankshin gets new Provost
Mr Pam Dagyang, Deputy Provost, College of Health Technology, Pankshin, Plateau State, has been appointed as the institution’s Provost.
Coca-Cola products manufactured in Nigeria safe – FG
The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that the Coca-Cola products manufactured in Nigeria were safe for consumption.
BoI boss bags 2016 public service award
Mr Waheed Olagunju, the Acting Managing Director, Bank of Industry (BoI), has emerged the public service person of the year…
CAN explains why it won’t investigate Suleman
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has explained why it would not react to the allegations of sexual misconduct levelled…
UN deputy scribe tasks Africa on Boko Haram
The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has challenged Nigeria and African countries to learn from the lessons of the…
Nigerian poet accusses Trump of plagiarism
Nigerian man, Albasheer Adam Alhassan has told CNN he was surprised to learn that US President Donald Trump had read…
Missing Petrol: NNPC announces measures to recover product
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Friday said it had taken measures to recover 130 million litres of petrol…
Nigerian women honour Amina Mohammed
The Nigerian women have organised what they called a “special honorary dinner” to celebrate Ms Amina Mohammed on her appointment…
Baby Drama: This Is Not A True Story-Davido
Amid reports flying around about Davido allegedly having a baby before Imade, his daughter with Sophia, the Aiye crooner has…
Davido Names Baby After His Mother
David Adedeji Adeleke popularly called Davido, has reacted to a report going viral that he has another babygirl apart from…
Pictures: Olajumoke Orisaguna Dazzles in New Photoshoot
Former bread seller turned model, Olajumoke Orisaguna looks beautiful wearing crop top and jeans in this new photoshoot.
Tekno Drops Rara Video
One of Nigeria's finest entertainment artiste, Tekno has dropped a video for his song ''Rara''
Alfa Stones Toddler To Death
Earlier this week, pandemonium and palpable fear, enveloped residents of White Sand area of Isheri-Oshun in Ejigbo area of Lagos…
Comedian AY Helps Promote Uniport Student’s Career
A young man @officialelvisgrey who Ay picked from Uniport in 2010 and nurtured, wrote this touching tribute to him on…
Man Excretes 66 Wraps Of Heroin
Anukaenyi Bob-Manuel Ogochukwu, a 43-year-old computer instructor has been arrested at the Lagos airport, for importing heroin from Nairobi, Kenya.
Pastor Finds Diamond Worth Millions, Returns It
A Pastor has found one of the world’s largest uncut diamonds, weighing 706 carats, which could be the 10th largest…
Pictures: Nigerian Man Ordained Bishop Of England Church
A Nigerian man, Woyin Dorgu has been ordained Bishop of the Church of England's diocese of Woolwich, making him the…
Zimbabwean Boxer Commits Suicide
A boxer who was due to be deported by immigration officials has been found dead in a park in south…
Army Confirms 3 Soldiers, Officer Killed By Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that an officer and three soldiers were killed in a clash with Boko Haram terrorists…
Shekau Releases New Video, Denies Army’s Rescue Of 5,000 Hostages
Abubakar Shekau, leader of Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko Haram has denied in a video posted on Friday that 5,000…
5 sentenced to death for murder, armed robbery
An Oyo State High Court sitting at Iyaganku on Friday sentenced one Asumo Garuba, 30, to death for the murder…
Amnesty International Seeks End To Lagos Demolition Of Otodogbame
Amnesty International (AI) has called on the Lagos State Government to halt the ongoing forceful eviction of residents of Otodogbame…
South Sudan, world’s fastest growing refugee crisis – UN
The number of South Sudanese fleeing their homes is alarming, the Office of the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)…
Generator thief bags 2 years in Minna
A generator thief, Musa Yaw, is to spend the next two years in prison, a Minna Magistrates’ Court ruled on…
Canada announces $119.25m aid to Nigeria, others
The Canadian Government on Friday said it would provide 119.25 million dollars as funds in response to humanitarian crises in…
Expert warns against using mobile phones at night
Dr Omale Charles, Managing Director, Fortress Eye Hospital and Medical Centre, Abuja, has advised those who spend long periods of…
Association urges FG to cancel foreign training for public officers
The Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) has called on the Federal Government and National Assembly to dissuade…
UN announces global fight against antimicrobial resistance
The UN has announced the establishment of an Interagency Coordination Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), which will be co-chaired by…