Year: 2017
Pope holds Mass in Myanmar, preaches peace, reconciliation
Pope Francis called for peace and reconciliation as he delivered Mass to around 150,000 Catholics in Myanmar’s commercial hub Yangon…
New Ballistic Missile puts U.S. mainland within striking range – N. Korea
North Korea said it successfully tested a powerful new Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that splashed into the sea near Japan…
North Korean missile test ‘grave concern’ to china
China expressed “grave concern” on Wednesday after North Korea fired what appeared to be an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that…
U.S. threatens S. Sudan govt as ‘Words are no longer sufficient’
The U.S. threatened to take further action against the South Sudan government if it does not end violence and allow…
Corrupt Saudi prince freed in $1bn settlement agreement
Senior Saudi Prince Miteb bin Abdullah, once seen as a leading contender to the throne, was freed after reaching an…
Nigerian soldiers capture Boko Haram commander, rescue 212 hostages
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday rescued another 212 persons held hostage by the terrorists after they cleared remnants of insurgents…
Digital Switch Over is on course – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Tuesday reassured that Digital Switch Over (DSO), the process of…
Minister inaugurates National Advocates for Health
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on Tuesday, inaugurated a group of eminent Nigerians as National Advocates for Health…
Rohingya: United Nations to hold special session on situation
The UN Human Rights Council would gather for extraordinary meetings next Tuesday in Geneva to discuss the situation of the Rohingya…
Federal Govt. committed to the protection of Whistle-Blowers – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to reward and protect whistle-blowers who provided information that led to recovery…
Only 10% visually impaired persons have access to education – WIPO
Only 10 per cent of the 285 million visually impaired people, worldwide, are likely to have access to education or…
Corruption: Ezekwesili calls for more govt. positions for women to minimise act
A former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, on Tuesday said more women should occupy government positions where decisions on…
Human trafficking: Obaseki reaffirm commitment to fight against practice
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says his administration is willing to support any initiative that will curb human trafficking.
World AIDS Day: Senate to enforce National Health Act in 2018
The President of the Senate, Sen. Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, said Senate would implement the 2014 National Health Act, especially…
Update: Baba Sala not dead, says son
Popular actor, Moses Olaiya, popularly known as “Baba Sala’’ is alive, his son confirmed on Wednesday.
More whistle-blowers claim information for Ikoyi money recovery
A new twist has emerged in the N13billion found at an apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos as more than one whistle-blowers…
Italian policemen arrested for taking bribes from migrants
Six police officers who issued residency permits to migrants in return for bribes of several thousand Euros have been arrested,…
President Buhari arrives Abidjan
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, for the 5th European Union-African Union (EU-AU) Summit slated for Nov. 29…
Police charge false information peddlers to court
The Police in Benin, Edo State has arraigned four persons before an Oredo Magistrates Court, for alleged conspiracy and giving…
Allardyce close to being signed as Everton’s manager
Everton are moving closer to appointing Sam Allardyce as their new manager as talks continue to progress positively, BBC reports.
Corruption: Obiano reads the riot act to commissioners, aides
Anambra State Governor, Mr. Willie Obiano, has read the riot act to all members of his executive council, aides and…
Effective leadership must result in productivity, positive change – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said leadership is termed effective if it brings about productivity and positive change.
North Korea fires Ballistic missile
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile, South Korean media say, quoting military officials.
Nigeria, Niger Republic inaugurate new trade corridor in Sokoto
Many years after it was conceived, the Zamfara-Sokoto-Kebbi-Tahoua cross border trade routes have finally become a reality with its official…
Naira maintains N362.5/$ at parallel market
The Naira on Tuesday maintained N362.5 to the dollar at the parallel market, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
Lagos Inaugurates LG Logistics Management Coordinating Units
In its bid to ensure the provision of safe and cost effective drugs among other health care commodities, the Lagos…
Lagos CJ Reinstates Commitment to Fight Corruption in Judiciary
The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Opeyemi Oke has reinstated her commitment to fight corruption, which according to her,…
Lagos beats 35 states to emerge best in ICT
Lagos State Government has been named the best Information and Communication Technology, ICT, State in Nigeria.
Ambode: Entrepreneurship, job creation key to fighting hunger, poverty
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday identified entrepreneurship and job creation as key to tackling poverty and hunger in…
Transportation bill undergoes second reading in Lagos Assembly
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday read for the second time a Bill for a Law to consolidate…