Year: 2017
Nigeria does not need IMF Loan – Kemi Adeosun
Nigeria sees no need to apply for an International Monetary Fund programme, Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun said on Tuesday. Adeosun…
Court remands kidnapper of 3-day-old baby
A 30-year-old woman, Helen Ugah, who allegedly abducted a three-day-old baby, was on Tuesday remanded in prison on the orders…
Buhari thanks Nigerians, says no cause for worry
President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians of his health conditions, thanking them for their consistent prayers for his well-being. In…
Senate receives Onnoghen’s name for Confirmation as CJN
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed receiving a letter from Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, requesting the confirmation of Justice Walter Onnoghen…
Buhari gave judge N500,000 during certificate controversy -Witness
A witness in the corruption trial of Justice Adeniyi Ademola has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari gave the embattled judge…
Ambode’s plan to phase out Yellow commercial buses in order-Opadokun
Chief Ayo Opadokun, Convener, Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reforms (CODER) on Monday, said plans by the Lagos State Government…
NIMASA fraud: Obi has case to answer- Court
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered a former Acting Director-General of NIMASA, Calistus Obi, to open his…
Our operations will not hinder SMEs growth- NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says its operations will not hinder the certification and…
Sanusi to ban Poligamy
The Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi has said that he would introduce a law prohibiting poor men from marrying more…
Nigerian Army trains 330 officers
The 3 Divisional Headquarters of the Nigerian Army, Jos, on Tuesday started a five-day-operational-planning-skills’ training for 330 officers under the…
Mimiko’s aide lauds Akerodolu’s commendation
Aide of the outgoing Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, Oluwole Babalola has lauded Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, incoming governor of…
Femi Kuti on humanitarian trip to Adamawa IDP’s camp
Afrobeat and Jazz superstar, Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, is taking time off music for a humanitarian work in the Internally Displaced Persons…
5 Die in Australian plane crash
A light aircraft exploded Tuesday in a “massive fireball” with police saying none of the five people aboard survived as…
NSCDC blames illegal refiners for black soot emissions
The NSCDC has blamed illegal refiners and oil thieves for the black carbon emissions witnessed in some parts of Rivers.
74 bodies found washed up on Libyan coast
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said on Tuesday that 74 bodies of migrants have…
Bayelsa LG workers suspend two weeks strike
Local government workers in Bayelsa on Tuesday suspended their two weeks strike over backlog of six to 12 months salary.…
My office is under mango tree for 18 years – ASUP Chairman
Dr Aliyu Ibrahim, the Chairman, Kaduna Polytechnic Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP), on Tuesday said his…
UN condemns latest Mogadishu terrorist attack
The UN Security Council has condemned Sunday’s deadly terrorist attack at a market in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, that killed…
Mugabe celebrates birthday, praises Trump
One of Africa’s longest-standing leaders has voiced his approval for US President Donald Trump and his nationalist stance. In an…
Ojukwu varsity becoming Centre of Excellence -VC
Prof. Fidelis Okafor, Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, has said that the institution is rapidly expanding as one…
Boko Haram: 310,000 IDPs return home-NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency(NEMA), says about 310,000 Internally Displaced Persons(IDPs),from seven local governments areas of Borno have returned home…
5 Die in Guinea protests
At least five people were killed in Guinea’s capital of Conakry on Tuesday in protests sparked by a teacher’s strike.…
Police confirm arrest of killers of policeman in Ondo
The Police Division in Okitipupa, Ondo State, has confirmed that it arrested two suspects who allegedly killed, Michael Olujimi, a…
No cause for alarm, Buhari thanks Nigerians for prayers
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday thanked millions of Nigerians who have been sending good wishes and praying for his health…
Why I cut my wife into pieces-Lagos driver
A Lagos driver, Shakiru Bello, who was arrested for allegedly killing his wife, Sherifat, said he cut her remains into…
Neymar, FC Barcelona charged with corruption
FC Barcelona player Neymar and his club will stand trial on corruption charges over his transfer from Brazilian team Santos,…
65,000 Christians pray for Buhari in Katsina
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says about 65,000 of its members in Katsina State, have begun seven-day fasting and…
Big Brother Naija: Biggie annuls week 5 nominations for eviction
Big Brother also known as ‘Biggie’ has nullified the week 5 nominations for eviction by all the housemates at the…
Trump names outspoken general as new national security adviser
US President Donald Trump has named Lt Gen HR McMaster as his national security adviser. He will replace Lt Gen…
CBN directs banks to open foreign exchange outlets in major airports
To ease the burden of travellers, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks to open Foreign Exchange…