Year: 2017
President Buhari is the best for Nigeria – Okorocha
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo says there is no better man for the Presidency than President Muhammadu Buhari.
Experts differ on CBN’s retention of interest rate
Financial experts have expressed mixed feelings over the retention of the benchmark interest rate of 14 per cent alongside other…
NCAT to acquire 5 aircraft in 2018
The Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria says it will acquire five new modern light aircraft in 2018.
U.S. Navy plane crashes in Philippine Sea
A U.S. Navy transport plane carrying 11 people crashed in waters southeast of Japan’s Okinawa island on Wednesday as it…
U.S. air strike kills 100 militants in Somalia
The U.S. military said on Tuesday that an air strike targeting an Al-Shabaab camp had killed 100 militants.
Zuma cancels visit to Zimbabwe
South African President Jacob Zuma will no longer travel to Zimbabwe on a mediation mission as previously planned, the Presidency…
More than 160,000 migrants cross Mediterranean – IOM
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said that more than 160,000 migrants and refugees arrived in Europe in 2017…
Nigerians are the most talented entrepreneurs in the world – Osinbanjo
The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday said that Nigerians possessed the most talented entrepreneurial attributes globally.
China respects Mugabe’s decision to resign
China said on Wednesday that it respects Robert Mugabe’s decision to resign as Zimbabwe’s president, a week after the African…
Africans must move beyond aid – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has called on Africa countries to move beyond aid handouts that have failed to bring…
EU ready to support Zimbabwe’s democratic aspirations
The European Union is ready to assist Zimbabwe in its transition to democratic elections, inclusive dialogue after resignation of Robert…
Nigerian Govt. presents revised MTEF/FSP to Senate
The Federal Government has presented a revised 2018 to 2020 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to…
Mubi Blast: U.S. condemns attack, vows to partner Nigeria
The U.S. has condemned the suicide attack at a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa, which killed no fewer than 50 people…
“The crocodile” to return home after Mugabe’s resignation
Former vice president of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is expected to be sworn in as president following the resignation of…
NNPC completes gas pipeline projects
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has completed, commissioned and delivered 500 kilometers (km) of gas pipelines between…
Rivers govt. to host National Wrestling Championship
The Rivers Government on Tuesday said that it was set to host the first Gov. Nyesom Wike National Wrestling Championship…
NLC seeks collaboration with foreign govts. to curb unemployment
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it is seeking collaboration of the Canadian and German governments to mitigate the high…
Gully erosion: Community cries for help, seeks NDDC assistance
The Afaha Oku Community in Uyo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom has appealed to the State Government to come…
UK Govt Trains EFCC Operatives
Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has expressed his gratitude to the Government of the United…
Police beef up security for Yuletides
The Niger state Police Command says it has deployed its personnel across the state in an effort to ensure hitch-free…
Gov Amosun promises to complete ongoing projects
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State on Tuesday restated his resolve to complete ongoing projects as well as initiate new…
Oyo awards scholarship to best WASSCE students
Eminent personalities and corporate organisations including traditional rulers, captains of industries, philanthropists and political class on Tuesday donated handsomely towards…
Sevilla came from behind to hold Liverpool to a draw
Liverpool conceded a stoppage-time equaliser as Sevilla fought back from 3-0 down at half-time to take a point from a…
City maintain 100 percent win with Sterling’s lone strike against Feyenoord
Manchester City secured top spot in Champions League Group F as Raheem Sterling's late goal gave them victory over Dutch…
Tottenham spank Dortmund 2-1 to win group
Tottenham sealed their passage into the Champions League knockout phase as Group H winners, after coming from behind to win…
Badoo cultists strike again, kill mother, 2 children
Badoo cultists have struck again in Ikorodu, killing a mother and her two children inside a church premises with stone.
Ronaldo, Benzema score brace as Madrid put six goals past APOEL
Real Madrid have qualified for the Champions League knockout phase as Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema scored brace in 6-0…
Diabetes: Pregnant women cautioned on diet
Enugu State Commissioner for Health, Dr Fintan Ekochin, has advised Nigerians, especially pregnant women to be cautious of their diet…
Traditional ruler lauds FADAMA scheme
The District Head of Maihula, Sulaiman Mohammed, has commended the FADAMA III Second Additional Financing (AFII) programme for restoring the…
Juliet Ibrahim Reportedly Marries Her Beau In Court
For Ghanaians and Nigerians who have been fighting over which country's jollof is the sweetest, sheath your swords as we…