Year: 2017
Mugabe granted immunity as part of resignation deal – sources
Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe was granted immunity from prosecution, sources close to the negotiations said on Thursday.
Global aviation: Africa accounts for 37% fatalities, 9% accidents
President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina says the African aviation sector accounts for about nine per cent of…
AfDB to invest $12bn in Africa’s power sector
President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina says the bank would invest 12 billion dollars in the power sector…
Alison.com founder visits Nigeria
Mike Feerick, Founder and CEO of Alison.com, one of the most popular free online courses platform, will be visiting Abuja…
Digital space must not become playground for terrorism – Indian PM
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday called on nations to ensure that digital space is not in any way allowed…
ICAO, African countries adopt aviation infrastructure development plan
The International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO), development partners and 54 African countries on Wednesday adopted the Declaration and Plan of…
Randy pastor dies in hotel after romp with teenager
A Pentecostal pastor (name withheld) has been reported dead during an alleged sex romp with a 19-year-old-girl in a hotel…
ANC leadership: South Africa’s VP leads in party nominations
South Africa’s Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken a lead in party nominations for the next leader of the ruling…
Ex-SGF, Anyim Pius Anyim, regains freedom
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim has been released from the custody of the Economic…
54 African beauty contestants visit Governor Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on the 54 contestants of the Miss University Africa to serve as…
Osinbajo inaugurates National Council on Nutrition
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday in Abuja inaugurated the National Council on Nutrition, and the 2017 Global Nutrition Report.
Nigerians to offer thanksgiving on Buhari’s recovery, National stability
The National Inter-faith Thanksgiving Project for the Survival of President Muhammadu Buhari and Stability of Nigeria
Okorocha backs Federal Govt. housing programme
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has expressed support to the ongoing Federal Government’s National Housing Programme (NHP) across the country.
Why I joined APC now – Ojukwu
Mr Emeka Ojukwu, son of late Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, has said that he joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure…
Judge Withdraws From N81m Bribery Case
The trial of Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa of the Federal High Court, Bayelsa Division could not continue on Wednesday as the…
Facebook to train 50,000 Nigerian SMEs in 2018
Facebook has said it will train and support over 50,000 students, small businesses and creative entrepreneurs across Nigeria in 2018.
Oba of Benin makes historic visit to Abuja
His Royal Majesty, Omo N, ‘Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolor, Oba Ewuare II- Oba of Benin, on Wednesday made an historic…
United stumble at Basel, needs draw in last game to qualify
Manchester United missed the chance to book their place in the Champions League last 16 as Basel scored an 89th-minute…
Ruthless PSG spell Celtic with goals
Celtic were swept aside by a rampant Paris St-Germain, who hit seven in the Parc de Princes.
Amosun rejects Ijebu candidate for Ogun governorship race
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State on Wednesday disowned the Ijebu APC candidate for Ogun governorship race, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru,…
Two off grid projects to electrify rural communities in Nigeria
Two off grid projects were recently announced in Nigeria, one consisting of a partnership between Pan Africa Solar and BBOXX…
Rice production: Federal Government targets 7m tonnes in 2018
Nigeria is inching closer to achieving self-sufficiency in rice production as the present administration targets seven million tonnes production of…
Dogara woos Italian businessmen to invest in Nigeria
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has urged the business community in Italy to take advantage of the…
Don urges state governments to train teachers periodically
A don, Prof. Aloy Ejiogu, has advised state governments to prioritise training and retraining of teachers, for effective teaching and…
FADAMA programme provides food assistance to 73,685 Borno IDPs
The FADAMA III Additional Finance (AFII) Programme says it has provided emergency food assistance for 73,685 persons who were displaced…
NCC, NSCDC sign MoU to protect telecom infrastructure
The Nigeria Communication Commission and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Wednesday in Abuja signed a Memorandum…
504 patients undergo free eye surgery in Jigawa
Dr Abdulrahman Ashiru, Jigawa Coordinator, Eye Care and Neglected Tropical Diseases, has said that 504 people with cataract have undergone…
NAF trains 50 specialty personnel at NICT
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is currently training its Works Specialty personnel at National Institute of Construction Technology…
Buhari orders military crackdown on Banditry in Zamfara
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a military crackdown on bandits operating in rural communities in Zamfara State, following fresh attacks…
Ugwuanyi releases N5m community development fund
Enugu State Government has released the first tranche of N5 million for development projects in each community in the state,…