Year: 2018
Bureau de change operator allegedly defrauds woman $1,500
A trader, Salisu Abdullahi, who allegedly defrauded a woman by collecting $1,500 dollars from her on the pretext of giving…
Prison riot leaves more than dozen dead
At least 13 people have been killed in a prison riot in the former Soviet Republic of Tajikistan, Russian State…
We’re unaware of Ekwunife’s defection from APC — Anambra PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra on Thursday said that it was not aware that Sen. Uche Ekwunife was…
Fire kills 8 family members
Eight members of a family died after a fire believed to have been caused by an electricity malfunction broke out…
Extremism: UNDP sensitizes Plateau youths
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Thursday began a two-day sensitisation workshop for youths in Plateau against violent extremism…
Bagudu mourns Chief Imam of Abdullahi Fodio Juma’at Mosque
Kebbi Governor Sen. Atiku Bagudu has condoled with District Head of Gwandu over the death of the Chief Imam of…
$1.3bn Tax: MTN’s suit against FG to be heard Dec. 3
A Federal High Court, Lagos, will on Dec. 3 hear a suit by MTN Nigeria Communication Ltd against the Attorney…
WAUG: Ghanaian athlete cruise to men’s 5000m win
Malik Yakubu, a third-year Psychology student, University of Cape-Coast, Ghana, has won the men’s 5000m with ease in the ongoing…
Ikorodu Oga Day: Committee introduces new events to boost festival
The Chairman Ikorodu Development Association (IKODASS), Mr Ganiu Abiru on Thursday said it had introduced new activities to boost the…
2019: 27 candidates for Ebonyi’s 3 senatorial seats
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says 27 candidates from 14 registered political parties fielded candidates for the three senatorial…
Jigawa SUBEB boss warns teachers against skipping lesson plans
The Chairman, Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board, Alhaji Salisu Zakari, has said the board would sanction primary school teachers…
238,309 PVCs unclaimed in Nasarawa State – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nasarawa on Thursday said 238,309 eligible voters in the state had yet to…
Breaking: 12 killed in California bar shooting
Twelve people killed in shooting at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California. Ventura County sheriff’s deputy among…
NOA calls for protection of public facilities
Mr Charles Nworji, Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Anambra has urged security agencies in the state to…
2019: Senate cuts Presidency, other MDAs’ budget to fund INEC’s N242bn budget
The Senate has made a U-turn on the source of funding for the budgets of the Independent National Electoral Commission,…
3 Civilians, Soldier killed in India rebel attack
Three civilians and a paramilitary Soldier were killed when Maoist Rebels blew up a vehicle in India’s Central State of…
U.S. political gridlock may create investment opportunity
Investors hope the split between Republicans and Democrats controlling the U.S. Congress will open up opportunities to pick new winners…
Nasarawa Deputy Governor cautions against fake news
Nasarawa deputy governor Silas Agara has cautioned users of social media against spreading fake news and falsehood on their platforms.
Terrorism: Denmark frees 3 Iranians suspects
Danish Police said they have released three members of an Iranian exile group arrested on suspicion of supporting terrorism.
Manchester United did nothing to deserve win – Ronaldo
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, said his former club, Manchester United, did nothing to deserve their 2-1 win over the Turin…
Stakeholders laud Pinnacle Communications’ contributions to digital broadcast in Nigeria
Pinnacle Communications Ltd is one company that has given a superlative account of itself as regards transition from analogue to…
Lagos Consumption Tax: Court fixes Jan.17 for hearing
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday, adjourned until Jan.17, 2019, hearing in a suit by the Registered Trustees…
Security is a shared responsibility – Police boss
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mohammad Danmallam, says that security is a shared responsibility and as such,…
Fayemi revokes shop allocations at Oja Oba market, orders refunds
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Thursday ordered the immediate cancellation of the allocation of over 800 shops at the…
Legal practitioner decries poor financial allocation to judiciary
A legal practitioner, Mr Realwan Okpanachi, on Thursday decried poor financial allocation to the judiciary, saying it was affecting the…
Mazda to recall 640,000 vehicles globally
Mazda Motor Corporation on Thursday said it planned to recall about 640,000 vehicles globally to fix issues including a problem…
Neighbour rapes 9-year old pastor’s daughter to death
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Father of a nine-year old girl, Miss Edibari Igonis, has narrated how his daughter was raped and…
2019: Voters need “third political force’’ – Former PDP Chairman
As politicians woo voters ahead of the 2019 general elections, Dr. Haruna Dabin, former Plateau PDP Chairman and governorship candidate…
Nigerians in South Africa plans award for NDDC boss
The Akwa Ibom Indigenes Association in South Africa has nominated Mr Nsima Ekere, the Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission…
Voters’ Register: Bayelsa govt tells residents to verify names
The Bayelsa Government on Thursday called on all eligible voters in the state, to go to their various polling units…