Year: 2017
Lawmaker warns on intake of Fanta, Sprite
The Chairman, Committee on Health Services of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Segun Olulade, has urged residents of the…
Civil servants angry with Wike over non remittance of pension deductions
The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) on Friday urged the Rivers Government led by Nyesom Wike to…
Army confirms killing of 5 soldiers by Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of five soldiers, including a Lieutenant, by Boko Haram insurgents in the attack…
Pope Francis Says Some spiritual troubles require exorcism
Pope Francis says some spiritual troubles require an exorcist.
Manchester United face Anderlecht in Europa League quarter-finals
Manchester United have been drawn against Belgian league leaders Anderlecht in the 2016/2017 Europa League quarter-finals.
Late Samuel Ogbemudia Buried With 21 Gun Salute
The remains of the late Dr Samuel Ogbemudia, the former governor of the defunct Midwest region and Bendel State, was…
Court orders prosecution to list witnesses against Dasuki
An FCT High Court, on Friday ordered the prosecution to list its witnesses in retired Col. Sambo Dasuki’s case.
Prices of foods up in Jigawa
Prices of local varieties of rice and other foods have shot up in Hadejia, Jigawa, in the last six months.
US considering military action against North Korea
The US has said its policy of "strategic patience" with North Korea is over, and suggested it may decide to…
Madrid face Bayern in Champions League Quarter-finals
Cup holder, Real Madrid have been drawn against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final.
Police arrest 3 robbery, kidnap syndicate with guns, charms
The police have arrested three members of an armed robbery and kidnap syndicate and recovered from them one AK 47…
Mayorkun Releases Video Premiere – Sade
Eleko crooner and DMW star Mayorkun has dropped a beautiful song “Sade“.
Fish With Bladder Disease Gets Wheelchair
The inventor of the device, Derek, from San Antonio, Texas, fitted the fish with a makeshift wheelchair after a customer…
Denmark To Extradite Woman Meddling In State Affairs
Danish authorities on Friday said they are prepared to extradite Chung Yoo Ra, a woman embroiled in the influence-peddling political…
Former Enugu Governor Defects To APC
Enugu State former Governor, Chime Sullivan, has dumped PDP to join APC.
Sacked workers: Union Threatens To Disrupt Aero Contractors’ operations
The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has threatened to disrupt Aero Contractors’ operations by Monday, if the airline…
Irish Tourist Raped, Murdered In India
Senior police officer Sammy Tavares said the body of Danielle McLaughlin, 28, was found near the beach resort of Canacona…
FIFA Blocks Mali From International Football
World football body FIFA on Friday in Zurich said all of Mali’s football clubs have been suspended from international competitions,…
31 Somalis Killed In Raid
A guard on Friday said 31 Somali refugees were killed off the coast of Yemen on Friday when a helicopter…
Anglican Church Silences Child Sex Abuse Victims
The Anglican Church in Australia on Friday admitted that it tried to silence child sex abuse victims, a Royal Commission…
Pay Workers, Pensioners Their Entitlements, Buhari Tells Governors
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun and the Governor of the Central Bank of…
Philippines Military Block Lawmakers Trip
The military on Friday blocked a group of lawmakers and security chiefs from visiting one of nine Philippine-held features in…
Residents Express Joy Over Work On Lagos/ Badagry Expressway
Some Lagos residents have expressed satisfaction at the pace of work on the Lagos/ Badagry expressway reconstruction project.
Flight Operations Return In N. Zealand Airport
Flights from New Zealand’s Auckland Airport are returning to schedule after a runaway dog near the tarmac was shot dead…
WAEC To Release WASSCE Results Within 60 Days To Help JAMB Candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it plans to reduce the waiting days for the release of its West…
7 Missing After Turkish Cargo Vessel Sink
A coastguard official said on Friday seven crew members are missing after a Turkish cargo vessel sank off the Libyan…
Nigeria Customs Service Redeploys 7 Comptrollers
The Nigeria Customs Service has approved the redeployment of seven Comptrollers of Customs.
Vesnina Ousts Venus To Reach Semi-Finals
Elena Vesnina denied Venus Williams another comeback win to reach the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.
Ghana’s President Appoints 110 Ministers
The Ghanaian government has defended itself against accusations of running an "elephant-sized" government, after new appointments announced on Wednesday brought…
Farmer Arrest Cow
A middle aged farmer, simply identified as Elder Samson, arrested a cow and tied it down for allegedly destroying crops…