Year: 2018
Ben Omogo to oversee NHIS Scheme – Minister
Mr Ben Omogo, a Director from the Federal Ministry of Health, has been appointed to oversee the National Health Insurance…
Prince Charles congratulates Gambia’s return to Commonwealth
Britain’s Prince Charles congratulated Gambia on Thursday for turning its back on “autocratic” rule at home and returning to the…
Boko Haram: 8 killed, 2,940 others displaced in Borno
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Thursday confirmed the death of eight persons in a coordinated attack by Boko…
Palestine slams Israeli new settlement plans
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry slammed on Thursday an Israeli declaration to build a new settlement in the West Bank’s southern…
Ex-governor Yuguda defects to APC
The former governor of Bauchi state, Malam Isa Yuguda on Thursday announced his defection from the Green Party of Nigeria…
Mother, daughter in trouble over alleged attempted murder
A 50-year-old woman, Basirat Lamidi, and her 35-year-old daughter, Taiye, were on Thursday brought before an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court…
2004 MBGN announces separation from hubby
Anita Iseghohi, winner, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2004 and businesswoman, has announced her separation from husband, Tom Iseghohi.
2019: Why Buhari remains most credible option for Nigeria – CSO
The New Initiative For Credible Leadership (NICreL) on Thursday adjudged President Muhammadu Buhari as the most credible option among other…
Enugu releases N810m to IMT for infrastructure development
The Enugu State Government has released N810 million to the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu for infrastructure development…
Ekiti first lady tasks Nigerian writers on Nigeria’s democracy
The wife of Ekiti State Government, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, has urged Nigerian writers to ensure that their works aimed at…
NSCDC intercepts truck laden with adulterated diesel
The Edo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Thursday intercepted a truck laden with 17,…
I Don’t Need Anyone’s Validation – BBNaija’s Vandora
2018 BBN former housemate Vanessa Williams known as Vandora has come out to reveal that she doesn't need people to…
Quackery: NMA, PSN reiterate concerns about professions
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) say they are concerned over activities of quacks…
New York Times adds more digital subscribers
The New York Times Co signed up thousands of digital subscribers in the third quarter, helping the newspaper publisher top…
96-year-old woman tops literacy exam
A 96-year-old woman set a record by scoring 98 marks out of 100 in the literacy exam in southern Indian…
Lagos Guber: Jimi Agbaje picks running mate
The governorship candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Mr Jimi Agbaje, on Thursday announced Mrs Haleemat…
Newcastle United skipper signs new 6-year deal
Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles has signed a new long-term contract that runs until 2024, the English Premier League club…
Ochanya: Kogi CSOs, FIDA call for justice
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the Federation of International Women Lawyers in Kogi, on Thursday, demanded that nothing but justice…
Photos: Security guard caught stealing employer’s property
Lanre Babalola Men of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a security guard at Yaba for selling…
Merkel’s ally calls for tough message on sex crimes
German Minister of State for Migration, Refugees and Integration, Annette Widmann-Mauz, on Thursday, said asylum seekers must be taught that…
Violence: 21,000 forced to flee Somalia in October
An international charity said Thursday a spike in violence and insecurity in Somalia has forced 21,000 people to flee their…
Temmie Ovwasa Presents “Holy Water”
YBNL singer Temmie Ovwasa who has been off the radar for a long time is back with her latest vibe…
INEC to begin display of voters’ register in Edo Nov 6
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will begin display of voters’ register at various polling units across the…
Tanzania arrests opposition leader
Police arrested a Tanzanian opposition politician after he said scores of people were killed in clashes between security forces and…
Listen To “Naami” By DopeNation x DJ Enimoney x Olamide
These creative entertainment acts DopeNation, DJ Enimoney, Olamide have put heads together to release something new.
Entrepreneur encourages youths to go into shoe making business
A 42-year-old entrepreneur, Adamu Usman on Thursday advised youths to stop waiting for white collar job and join the shoemaking…
Video: Tope Alabi Presents “Logan Ti Ode” Feat. TY Bello
Gospel songstress Tope Alabi releases a new single she titled “Logan Ti Ode” featuring popular photographer and singer TY Bello.
Regional peace: PDP chieftain lauds South-South governors
Mr Emmanuel Ogidi, Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South-South, has commended Governors and other leaders in the oil-rich region for…
Teenager remanded over attempt to commit unnatural offence
A Tunfure Chief Magistrates’ Court, Gombe, on Thursday ordered the remand of 18-year-old Suleiman Adamu, over alleged attempt to commit…
Hygiene prevents communicable diseases — Epidemiologist
Dr Charles Ohiri, an Epidemiologist based in Abuja, on Thursday advised Nigerians to maintain consistency in hygienic practice in order…