Year: 2018
New Year: SDP calls for credible polls
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Chief Olu Falae, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure free,…
VON DG encourages igbos to add million votes to Buhari’s Vote-banks
The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Chief Osita Okechukwu, has urged Ndigbo (igbos) to add millions of vote to…
Lagos speaker attributes APC’s success to Nigerians’ prayers, support
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, has attributed the successes recorded by the ruling…
Presidency to air documentary on `First Term of President Buhari: Is Change Here?’
The Media and Publicity Department of the State House says it has put together a 58-minute documentary on the efforts…
Kaduna Assembly suspends MD of state-owned Agricultural Company
The Kano State House of Assembly says it has suspended Alhaji Mohammed Inuwa, Managing Director (MD), Kano Agricultural Supply Company…
We are on mission to rescue Nigeria from the greedy – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is on a mission to rescue the nation’s resources from being appropriated by “a…
Why pastors must lead by examples — CAN President
Dr Samson Ayokunle, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), says pastors must live by examples if they…
Landslides, flooding: Death toll rises to 71 in Philippines
The death toll from landslides and flooding triggered by heavy rains in the Philippines has climbed to 71, the Government…
14 Ethiopian migrants found dead in Tanzania
No fewer than 14 migrants, identified as Ethiopians, had been found dead in Eastern Tanzania’s region of Morogoro, Police said…
Happy New Year! Sydney, Hong Kong kick off 2019 parties with dazzling fireworks
Sydney and Hong Kong put on stunning fireworks displays in a spectacular welcome to the New Year, among the first…
Dangote Flour unveils products to boost nutritional health
Dangote Flour on Monday unveiled two products – Semolina and Whole Wheatmeal – toward boosting the nutritional health of Nigerians.…
2019: We will deliver Adamawa 100% to Buhari – Ribadu
Former EFCC boss, Malam Nuhu Ribadu said he was committed to mobilising Adamawa people with other stakeholders to ensure that…
NSE: Market capitalisation inched N383bn on CCNN merger shares
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday listed the supplementary shares of Cement Company of Northern Nigeria (CCNN) following its…
New year: NSCDC assure adequate security in Kaduna
Alhaji Modu Bunu, Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), Kaduna State Command has assured residents of the state…
Police nab 12 suspected kidnappers of twin sisters in Zamfara
The Nigeria Police Force said it had arrested 12 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of twin sisters in Dauran…
Buhari’s New Year message: 2019 elections not do-or-die affair
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said the 2019 general election is not a do-or-die affair and reinstated his promise…
Ambode to continue to deliver democracy dividends – Adebule
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, has said that Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode administration would continue to deliver dividends…
Ambode expresses sadness over demise of Whispering Palms boss
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday expressed sadness over the demise of Professor Ayodeji Femi-Pearse OFR, founder of…
Veteran journalist, Akinnola warns media against Hate Speech, Fake News
Veteran journalist and lawyer, Richard Akinnola on Monday warned Nigerian media against hate speeches and fake news on rampant in…
Police arrest man for killing wife
The Police Command in Jigawa says it has arrested a 30-year-old man who allegedly killed his wife, Sahura, on June…
2019: AD will reclaim Oyo State – Guber candidate spokesman
The Alliance for Democracy (AD) will reclaim its lost governorship seat in Oyo State in the 2019 general elections, Mr…
Bandits kill 10 Nigerian, Nigerien soldiers
Ten troops have been killed on Niger’s border with Nigeria in a joint operation by the two countries against “bandits”,…
New Year: Enugu governor prays for peaceful election
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has urged Nigerians to pray for the peaceful conduct of the 2019 general elections.
Akeredolu presents N190bn 2019 Appropriation Bill to Ondo Assembly
Gov.Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Monday presented an Appropriation Bill of N190 billion for the 2019 fiscal year to…
Video: Mayweather knocks out Japanese kick-boxer, Nasukawa
Floyd Mayweather knocked down Tenshin Nasukawa three times in the first round as he beat the Japanese kick-boxer in an…
Ambode to new HOS: You must inject fresh ideas, vibrancy into Civil Service
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday swore in Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola as the 21st Head of Service (HOS)…
I’m Proud Of You- Ciara Tells Hubby
American dancer, singer and actress Ciara has penned a romantic message to her husband Russel Wilson. The mom of two…
Nigeria to expect 25,685 new babies on New Year day – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday disclosed that an estimated 25,685 babies will be born in Nigeria on…
Tragedy as 3 youths drown in dam after Church Camp
Tragedy struck as three youths drowned while swimming in a dam after a church camp programmes.
Army: We didn’t close Maiduguri-Monguno Road
The Nigerian Army on Monday dismissed as ‘untrue’ social media reports indicating the closure of the Maiduguri-Monguno Road.