Year: 2018
Uduaghan named NOC patron, harps on grassroots sports development
Immediate-past governor of Delta State and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Delta South Senatorial District, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta…
FG moves to reduce number of children per mother
The Federal Government has said it was working hard to come out with a policy that would limit the number…
$4m attempted fraud: Foreigners reveal how Obasanjo’s in-law allegedly forged documents
Two foreigners — Mr Paul Piche, a Norwegian and Ms Charlene Cross, a Briton, revealed how Mr John Abebe, the…
Britain briefs Nigeria on IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s movement
British authorities have briefed the Nigerian government about the temporary travel document they are about to issue to Nnamdi Kanu,…
Classy City thrash Shakhtar 3-0 away from home
Manchester City produced a Champions League masterclass to sweep aside Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 in Ukraine and go top of Group…
Ronaldo stars as Juventus beat Manchester United at Old Trafford
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return to Old Trafford with a win as his Juventus side saw off Manchester United to…
Buhari’s administration strong enough to quell threats from Kanu – Presidency
By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Presidency on Tuesday said there was no cause for worry over recent outburst by the leader…
Ernest Shonekan is not dead, Ogun Govt denounces rumour
The Ogun State Government on Tuesday said former Head of Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan is still alive and…
Gunmen abduct journalist, one other in Nasarawa State
Nasarawa State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the abduction of a presenter with Nasarawa Broadcasting Service and his friend by…
Showbiz great, Samuel Ekundayo honoured in Canada
Ace music promoter and showbiz exponent, Samuel Ekundayo, is set to be honored again in Toronto, Canada, come Friday, November…
Shehu Sani joins PRP
Senator Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna Central in the Senate on Tuesday joined the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), three days after…
Lagos meets PSP operators, restores door-to-door evacuation
The Lagos State Government has met with the Private Sector Participation, PSP, operators in Waste Management, saying they should go…
Saudi king meets slain journalist’s family as Turkey demands answers
Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince have received members of the family of murdered dissident journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, as Turkey…
NMA worries about state of NHIS
The Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Dr Akin Sodipo has shown concern over the perception of Nigerians toward National Health…
Indecisive act in operations will be sanctioned – Buratai
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has warned that any officer or soldier whose indecisive act will lead to…
FG committed to end Apapa gridlock
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday reinstated the Federal Government’s commitment to resolve the gridlock witnessed on Apapa…
Imo APC Governorship Primaries: Court adjourns indefinitely
An FCT High Court, Bwari, on Tuesday adjourned hearing in the Imo state All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries tussle…
Osinbajo inaugurates MSME clinics in Bauchi
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday in Bauchi inaugurated the National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Clinics in Bauchi,…
1.5 megawatts: Sura market traders laud new power supply initiative
Traders at Sura market in Lagos on Tuesday commended Federal Government’s new Energising Economies Initiative (EEI) which supplied 1.5 megawatts…
Police nab 2 for allegedly possessing fake dollar notes
Police in Lokoja on Tuesday said two suspects had been arrested for allegedly being in possession of fake 800,000-dollar notes.
FG committed to driving productivity with Science, Technology and Innovation
The Federal Government has affirmed its commitment to use Science, Technology and Innovation to drive productivity in all sectors of…
2019: We are going to campaign heavily for Buhari, Sanwo-Olu – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said he would lead a strong campaign to ensure victory for President…
SERAP gets court order to compel Fashola explain N900bn spent on power privatisation
Nigerians keen on knowing why the power sector reforms in the country have not yielded any tangible result and why…
3 gunmen arrested in bank premises
Security operatives on Tuesday nabbed three gunmen at the premises of a new generation bank in Amarata, a suburb of…
Turkey demands Saudi punish all Khashoggi’s ‘savage’ killers
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday dismissed attempts by Riyadh to blame Jamal Khashoggi’s “savage” killing on rogue operatives.
Pensioners demand increase in national minimum pension
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) on Tuesday in Abuja demanded an increase in the national minimum pension in line…
Ogun Govt. pays N6.3bn to pensioners in 9 months
Mr Femi Ogundimu, Director of Contributory Pension Scheme, Bureau of State Pension in Ogun, says the government has paid N6.3…
Kaduna residents groan as curfew bites hard
Some residents of Rigasa community in Kaduna, said on Tuesday that life has become extremely difficult for them since the…
Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill
The Senate on Tuesday passed the fourth version of the Electoral Act 2010 (Amendment) Bill, 2018.
South Sudan closes nightclubs after deadly attack
South Sudan’s Government has shut down the country’s nightclubs after armed men stormed a venue in the Capital Juba, killing…