Year: 2018
Ogun NUJ mourns as veteran journalist dies at 93
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council has lost one of its Veteran journalists, Pa Ola Beyioku.
Buhari proposes Abike Dabiri as CEO of Diaspora Commission
President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to confirm Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, as Executive Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Diaspora…
Osinbajo, Ogunsanya Commend Grange School on Diamond Jubilee
Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya, have…
I Deserve Every Good Thing – Actress Lota Chukwu
Nollywood actress Lota Chukwu says she deserves the best and has learnt to stay positive, not focusing on things that…
Buhari: I am committed to having new national minimum wage
President Muhammadu Buhari said his administration is committed to having a new national minimum wage, as he received a report…
Michelle Obama to discuss new memoir with Adichie
Michelle Obama, former first lady of the United States of America, will be discussing her new memoir, ‘Becoming’, with Chimamanda…
Court adjourns N2.2bn forfeiture suit against Amosu to Nov. 12
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Tuesday adjourned till November 12, 2018 to decide the application…
Nigerian Legal awards recognises 40 lawyers in Nigeria
The second edition of the ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards held at the Landmark Event Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Sunday.…
Photo News: Nigerian emirs, obas pay obeisance to Prince Charles
Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla this afternoon arrived Nigeria. On arrival some top Nigerian monarchs visited him in Abuja.
President Biya, 85, sworn in for another 7-year tenure in Cameroon
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, in power for almost 36 years, was sworn into office for seven more years on Tuesday,…
Fayose condemns assassination attempt on Ekweremadu
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has condemned assassination attempt on the lives of Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu…
Senate probes assassination attempt on Ike Ekweremadu
The Senate has mandated its Committee on Police Affairs to investigate the alleged assassination attempt on the Deputy Senate President,…
ASUU Strike: NANS President cancels trip to Liberia
President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Comrade Danielson Bamidele AKPAN, GCNS, has cancelled his official trip to…
Buhari sanctions N30,000 as new Minimum Wage
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has sanctioned N30,000 as the new national minimum wage.
Buhari has delivered on his electoral promises – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says President Muhammadu Buhari has delivered on his campaign promises, and…
INEC to Tribunal: Ekiti election free, fair
A Deputy Director with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Sylvester Aigbogun, on Tuesday told the Ekiti Governorship Election Petition…
Buhari forwards 2019-2021 MTEF to National Assembly for approval
President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the 2019 to 2021 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to…
How Nigerians rush for Ghanaian sealed “soup”
Some Nigerian women on Tuesday at the ongoing Lagos International Trade Fair were seen picking made in Ghana “soup” sealed…
Buhari receives report on new National Minimum Wage
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday received the report of the Tripartite Committee on the Review of National Minimum Wage, led…
I’m distressed, depressed by ethno-religious killings – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is distressed and depressed by the ethno-religious killings in the country, appealing to Nigerians to…
Air Force destroys Boko Haram camp, neutralises insurgents
The Nigerian Air Force says its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed a Boko Haram camp…
Ebonyi Govt increases corps members allowances
The National Youth Service Corps members in Ebonyi are currently receiving the increased monthly allowances granted them by the state…
Taliban attacks kill 56, injure 379 on Afghan election day
Taliban attacks on the Afghan parliamentary elections left no fewer than 56 civilians dead and 379 wounded, the UN Assistance…
President Buhari receives Prince Charles, wife at Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday received Prince Charles and his wife, Princess Camilla at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Immigration arrests, prosecutes 3 over passport racketeering
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has arrested a Passport Officer, Peter Ethan and two others, over an attempt…
Kogi Govt. donates relief materials to flood victims
The Kogi Government on Monday, donated foodstuff and other relief items to victims of 2018 flood in Idah and Igalamela/Odolu…
INEC begins voter register clean-up in Delta
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says that it has started the clean-up of the voter register so as to ensure…
2019 Budget: Gov. Bello presents N159.5bn to Niger Assembly
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Tuesday presented N159.52 billion budget for the 2019 fiscal year to the State House…
Senate passes bills establishing Federal Polytechnics in Aba, Silame
The Senate on Tuesday in Abuja passed two bills establishing Federal polytechnics in Aba, Abia and Silame, Sokoto State.
Bus conductor allegedly stabs man with broken bottle
A 20-year-old bus conductor, Sani Iliya, on Tuesday appeared in a Karu Grade I Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly stabbing…