Year: 2017
More reactions trail Atiku’s return to PDP
Mixed reactions have continued to trail the return of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
EU against Trump recognising Jerusalem as Israeli capital
The European Union’s top diplomat, Federica Mogherini, on Tuesday warned that “any action that would undermine” peace efforts to create…
Vice president identifies animosity as cause of Numan crisis
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday identified the long-standing animosity between Bachama and Fulani communities as the cause of the…
2019 elections: Group seeks criminalisation of vote-buying
Election Monitor, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to ensure enforcement of Electoral Act…
Lagos reiterates commitment to delivering quality, affordable housing
Mr Gbolahan Lawal, the Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, has assured residents of the state of government’s commitment to delivering…
Stop travelling to Libya, Federal Govt warns Nigerians
The Federal Government has warned Nigerians to stop travelling to Libya for now due to the risks associated with such…
2,778 Nigerian migrants in Libyan detention camps ready for repatriation
The Federal Government has revealed that 2,778 registered Nigerian migrants in accessible detention camps in Libya are ready for repatriation.
Commissioner gives contractor deadline on Enyimba Stadium regrassing
The Abia Commissioner for Sports, Martins Okoji, has issued a Jan. 13 deadline to Monimechelle, the contractor handling the regrassing…
Senate investigates alleged fraud against Egina Oil Field over local content
The Senate on Tuesday constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate local content elements and cost variations relating to Egina…
NNPC boss rushes home as fuel queues resurface in Abuja
Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru on Tuesday cut short his trip to…
IHVN to inaugurate N2bn twin tower in 2019
The Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Human Virology in Nigeria (IHVN), Dr Patrick Dakum, on Tuesday said the…
Lagos To Begin Bursary, Scholarship Disbursement December
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to commence disbursement of bursaries and scholarships before the end of the month…
Reps to investigate alleged corruption against suspended SEC boss
The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to probe alleged corruption in Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which led to…
2019 Battle Begins: Atiku storms PDP secretariat in Abuja
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday stormed the Wadata House headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja…
Nigerian Govt calls for protection of forest resources
The Minister of Environment, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman, has called on stakeholders to collaborate with government in efforts to restore the…
G- Worldwide Drags Kiss Daniel To Court
Performer and entertainer Anidugbe Oluwatobiloba Daniel known as Kiss Daniel is having a fall out with his former record label…
Court grants Usman permission to travel to US for medical care
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday granted former Minister of Finance, Mrs Nenadi Usman, permission to travel to…
2017 IGR: Nasarawa generates N5.5bn
Nasarawa State Government said it generated about N5.5 billion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) between January and October 2017.
2019: Lagos ex-military administrator opens up on Buhari, Atiku
The All Progressives Congress’ (APC) chieftain, Gen. Buba Marwa, on Tuesday, said so far, there was no better presidential candidate…
Truck crushes 2 to death at Idiroko, Ogun
The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) on Tuesday said that two persons lost their lives in an accident…
Nigeria’s Olympic Game Qualifiers Appear On Ellen Degeneres Show
The Nigerian team who qualified for the Olympic Winter Games have featured in America's media personality show.
Bollywood legend Shashi Kapoor dies
Shashi Kapoor, veteran Indian actor and legend of Bollywood has died. He passed away in Mumbai on Monday. He was…
LASG urges students to suspend planned protest over non-payment of bursaries
Lagos State Government has appealed to members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and National Union of Lagos…
Runtown Out With ”Energy” Video
Nigeria's entertainment artiste Douglas Jack Agu known by his stage name Runtown has released visuals for his latest song “Energy”…
Nigerian Govt identifies 2,778 Nigerians in detention camps in Libya
The Federal Government says it has a record of 2,778 Nigerian migrants registered in “accessible” detention camps in Libya, ready…
See What Simi Hates
Singer and songwriter of the year award winner Simi, today revealed one of the things she hates and this has…
Mission plans census of Nigerians in South Africa
Nigeria High Commission in South Africa says the mission will carry out a comprehensive census of Nigerians living in that…
COPA Lagos: We’ve beefed up Super Sand Eagles with new players – coach
Audu Adamu, Head Coach of the national beach soccer team, on Tuesday in Lagos said four new players have been…
2019 election results will be transmitted electronically from polling units – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has developed a technology that will enable it transmit election results electronically…
Unilag postpones candidates’ screening over strike action
Strike by non-academic staff of universities has compelled the University of Lagos (Unilag) to postpone screening of Unified Tertiary Matriculation…