Year: 2017
4 remanded in prison for kidnapping, stealing
An Asaba Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered that four men be remanded in Ugwasi-Uku Prison over alleged kidnapping and robbery.…
Adegboruwa’s trial continues Feb. 24
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday adjourned to Feb. 24, the continuation of the trial of a lawyer,…
Maths, Science subjects to be taught in indigenous languages
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has said plans are underway to ensure that primary schools in the country teach mathematics and science…
Chris Brown’s friends banned over Lamborghini Aventador crash
American singer, songwriter, and rapper Chris Brown has warned his friends never to drive his car again. This comes after…
Bauchi LG polls: No money to conduct election – Commissioner
The Bauchi State Government on Monday declared that it has no money to give to the State Independent Electoral Commission…
Salary Arrears: Adamawa workers storm banks for withdrawals
Workers in Adamawa have besieged banks and ATMs to make withdrawals as the state government commenced payment of salary arrears…
Trump is offending the Holy Spirit- Olumba Olumba
Spiritual head of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star Olumba Olumba, has said the U.S. president Donald Trump is causing…
Access Bank Lagos Marathon: Lagosians warned on road closure
Yussuf Alli, the General Manager, Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, on Monday released the details on road closure for Feb.…
Joseph Yobo’s wife delivers baby girl
Former Nigerian professional footballer and captain of the Nigerian national team Joseph Phillip Yobo now has a daughter. Yobo and…
Reps tell EFCC to investigate Keystone Bank
The House of Representatives on Monday urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to commence an investigation into an…
Don Jazzy replies fan who drew him with Garri
Popular Nigerian entertainment star Don Jazzy has just gotten a caricature of himself drawn. The Mavin Boss was this morning…
Jigawa spends N2bn on water projects
Jigawa Government on Monday said it spent about N2 billion on various water projects across the state in 2016. The…
Canada to offer temporary residency to stranded U.S travellers
Canada will offer temporary residency to travellers stranded by U.S. President Donald Trump’s orders temporarily barring people from seven Muslim-majority…
U.S. companies voice concern over Trump travel ban
A group of U.S. companies, including Starbucks, Tesla and Uber, on Monday voiced concern over Donald Trump’s recent executive order…
Healthy lifestyle reduces risk of enlarged prostate-Doctor
Dr Chisom Okwara, an Urologist at the Bravi Foundation Centre, Abuja, says maintaining healthy lifestyle and active existence with regular…
Canada mosque shooting claims 6 lives, 8 wounded
Six people have been killed and another eight wounded in a shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada, police…
Kaduna poly ASUP opts out of union’s nationwide strike
The Kaduna Polytechnic Chapter of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), said on Monday that it would not participate in…
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Breaking: One million sign petition to stop Trump from visiting UK
A petition to stop US President Donald Trump’s UK state visit has gathered more than a million signatures. Numbers of…
Creative Industry to witness turn around in months – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that the nation’s creative industry will witness dramatic turnaround…
Paediatrician cautions public on wrong use of antibiotics
Dr Dennis Shettima, a Paediatrician with the National Hospital Abuja, on Monday cautioned Nigerians against indiscriminate use of antibiotics in…
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Ijaw youths kick against Shell’s planned relocation to Lagos
The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) has kicked against the planned relocation of the headquarters of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)…
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Canada offers temporary residency to travelers stranded by U.S
Canada will offer temporary residency to travelers stranded by U.S. President Donald Trump’s orders temporarily barring people from seven Muslim-majority…
Miss France crowned 65th Miss Universe
Miss France, Iris Mittenaere, 24, who said she hoped more countries would open up their borders for refugees, was crowned…
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Terrorists attack mosque, kill 6
Six people were killed and eight wounded when gunmen opened fire at a Quebec City mosque during Sunday night prayers,…
Miss Universe 2017: Miss France gets the crown
Miss France, Iris Mittenaere, 24, who said she hoped more countries would open up their borders for refugees, was crowned…
Amaechi accuses Jonathan, Wike of denying Rivers access to helicopter
Nigeria’s Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi has accused former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan and incumbent governor of Rivers, Nyesom…
Fire won’t affect supply of petroleum products – NNPC
The NNPC says a fire outbreak at its Suleja depot in Niger will not affect steady supply of petroleum products…
AFCON 2017: Dussuyer resigns as Cote D’Ivoire coach
Michel Dussuyer has stood down as Cote D’Ivoire’s coach following his team’s early elimination at the 2017 Africa Cup of…
ABS FC beat visiting 3SC 2-0
Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Football Club of Ilorin on Sunday defeated visiting Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan 2-0…
Wikki Tourists beat FC IfeanyiUbah 3-1
Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi on Sunday at the Abubkar Tafawa Balewa Stadium defeated visiting FC IfeanyiUbah of Nnewi…