Year: 2017
2face, Tekno, Adekunle Gold, Shina Peters Dazzle At Eargasm Concert
It was an unforgettable evening as legendary singer Sir Shina Peters alongside 2face, Tekno, Adekunle Gold, Niyola, Acetune and others…
Southwest governors resolve to collaborate on security
Southwest Governors on Monday resolved to work together to address the security challenges confronting the region and foster economic growth…
War On Corruption Continues Until… – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Federal Government will intensify the war against corruption…
Lagos charges directors on accountability, transparency
The Lagos State Government has charged directors in the state public service to embrace accountability and transparency in the discharge…
Grammys: Beyoncé Stuns, Shows Off Her Baby Bump in a Sequined Red Gown
At the Grammy Awards Sunday evening, Beyoncé posed for a photo with husband Jay Z in a stunning low-cut red…
Lagos shuts 27 illegal pharmacies, patent medicine stores
The Lagos State Government has shut down 27 unregistered pharmacies and patent medicine shops in Ojo Local Government Area of…
Man to die by hanging for armed robbery
An Abeokuta, High Court on Monday sentenced Gabriel Joseph to death by hanging for armed robbery. Joseph, whose address was…
Lawyer tells FG to make whistleblowing policy a law
A constitutional lawyer, Mr Onyekachi Ubani, on Monday urged the Federal Government to make its policy on whistleblowing a law…
I am prepared to lead revolution against corruption – CharlyBoy
Charly Boy, maverick superstar and social activist, has said he would lead “national revolution against corruption” to support the current…
Nasarawa Assembly confirms 3 commissioner-nominees
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly on Monday screened and confirmed three out of the nine commissioner-nominees whose names were…
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President Trump Speaks With Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in London spoke with President Donald Trump by telephone at the request of the American…
Husband tells court wife threatens his life
A 35-year-old man, Kazeem Idris, on Monday pleaded with an Ilorin Area Court to dissolve his two-year-old marriage with his…
Dangote to inaugurate 25,000 hectares rice outgrower scheme
Dangote Rice, a subsidiary of Dangote Group is set to launch a 25,000 hectares of rice outgrower scheme with a…
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Ambode approves fare increase for BRT, LAGBUS from March 1
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has approved fare increase for BRT, LAGBUS and franchise buses with effect from 1…
Man to die for killing friend
A 26-year-old man, Anuoluwapo Samuel, was on Monday sentenced to death by an Ikeja High Court for killing his friend…
Woman tried over murder of boyfriend in sex game
A woman accused of killing her boyfriend with a buzzsaw during a sex game in a flat in a Munich…
Angry teachers protest non-payment of salary in Taraba
Primary school teachers on Monday stormed the Taraba House of Assembly to register their anger over the non-payment of their…
Shun nepotism, corruption, Obaseki urges corps members
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Monday urged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to avoid nepotism and corruption which…
Ajimobi assures corps members of adequate security
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Monday assured corps members posted to the state for their one year mandatory…
Bleeding in early pregnancies normal – Expert
Bleeding during the first three months of pregnancy is normal and nothing to worry about, Dr Stephen Hwande, Managing Director,…
Akwa Ibom loses N180bn revenue
The Akwa Ibom Local Content Compliance Monitoring Committee (LCCMC) has alleged that the state government has lost N180 billion revenue…
Magu: Judge’s absence stalls trial
Hearing in the suit filed by a Lagos lawyer, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, against the Acting EFCC Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Magu,…
GOC cautions soldiers against use of social media
Maj. Gen. Peter Dauke, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Div. of the Nigeria Army, Jos, has advised soldiers to…
Bird flu kills 11,000 birds in Plateau
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) in Plateau, said on Monday that avian influenza or bird flu has resurfaced in…
6 robbery suspects docked over N4.9m theft
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Friday granted bail of N900,000 each to six accused persons for allegedly stealing two laptops,…
Coalition convener commends Ambode’s plan to ban Danfo
Chief Ayo Opadokun, Convener, Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reforms (CODER) on Monday, commended Lagos state government’s plan to ban…
FRSC to check overloading of vehicles
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Osun has reiterated its commitment to end overloading of vehicles to reduced carnage…
Niger Delta youth group lauds Osinbajo’s visit
The Niger Delta Non-Violence Youth Leaders Assembly, (NDYLA), a peace advocacy group, has applauded last Friday’s visit of Acting President…
Bayelsa first lady returns with quadruplets
Dr Mrs Rachael Dickson gave birth to the quadruplets, last year, after several years of marriage. Governor Seriake Dickson has…
Majek Fashek to sue Timi Dakolo
Timi Dakolo is set to be dragged to court by Nigerian music legend, Majek Fashek, for using Majek’s all time…