Year: 2018
Police confirm 55 killed in Kaduna crisis
The Kaduna State Police Command, on Friday said 55 people were killed in Thursday’s communal crisis at Kasuwan Magani in…
My nomination as PDP running mate is about the masses – Peter Obi
Former Anambra Governor, Mr Peter Obi says his choice as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the Peoples…
Lebanese convicted, loses $52,550, €32,250 To FG
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday secured the conviction a Lebanese, Haytham Aldahrah, who was arrested at…
Fayose can’t be intimidated, ready to defend self in court – Aide
The immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, will not be intimidated by anyone.
Flood: Osinbajo visits IDP camp in Rivers, calls for immediate intervention
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday landed in Ahoada West for an on-the-spot assessment of Okogbe Camp where people displaced…
PDP warns against submission of unauthorized names to INEC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned against submission of unauthorised names of candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission…
AAC gubernatorial candidate calls for support
The female gubernatorial candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Princess Eniola Otasanya-Martins has call for the support of other…
Akwa Ibom Govt raises alarm over plot to weaken State’s Aparatus
Akwa Ibom Government has raised the alarm over alleged plot by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to weaken State's…
4 drivers sent to prison for stabling 2 LASTMA officials with bottles
Four drivers have been arrested and arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly using broken bottle to stab two…
Sex-for-Marks: Okebukola wrong to blame students
The News Agency of Nigeria reported on 16th October that Professor Peter Okebukola, former Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission,…
FSARS nabs suspected cultist with gun in Lagos
Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-robbery Squad, FSARS on Lagos Island, Lagos have arrested a 20-year old suspected cult member,…
I’ll clear backlog of salaries within a year, Fayemi tells workers
Ekiti State Governor, Dr kayode Fayemi has told senior public servants in the state to stick to the oath of…
50 people killed, 200 injured as train runs into crowd in India
More than 50 people have been killed and 200 hurt after a train ran into a crowd near Amritsar in…
FG begs Labour to accept N24,000 new Minimum wage
The Federal Government has begged the Organised Labour to accept the new minimum wage proposal, considering the capacity and ability…
GOtv Boxing Night 16: Masebinu Eyes WABU Title
New national light heavyweight boxer, Adewale “Masevex” Masebinu, has declared his desire to claim the West African Boxing Union (WABU)…
Nestlé Emerges Champion at FMCG Games
Nestlé Nigeria has emerged overall Champions of the just concluded Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Games. This is the first…
Cervical cancer: Gynaecologist urges women to undergo regular Pap test
A gynaecologist, Dr Idris Yakubu, has advised women to do Pap smear test regular whether or not they are sexually…
NSE: Dangote Cement maintains price leadership
Dangote Cement maintained its leadership on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), leading the price gainers’ table for the second consecutive…
Boko Haram: Foundation provides psychological supports for female victims
The NEEM Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) says it has provided a series of psychological supports for more than 100…
FRSC Recruitment: 3rd stage commences soon
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says the third stage of its ongoing recruitment will commence soon.
Girl-child education: Group identifies sexual harassment, early marriage as barriers
Bauchi State chapter of the women group, High-Level Women Advocates (HILWA) has identified sexual harassment, insecurity and early marriage as…
2018 Agric Show: Kano, Niger, Kebbi states win best exhibitors
Kano, Niger and Kebbi States have won the best exhibitors at the 2018 National Agricultural Show.
HIV/AIDS: NAIIS completes survey in 11 states
Nigeria HIV and AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS), said it had completed the ongoing HIV and AIDS survey in…
We’ll continue to review interventions on security, economy – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will continue to review its interventions and projections on security and the economy, with…
Ilorin residents lament over a month blackout.
Thousands of residents in parts of Ilorin, the Kwara capital, on Friday said they were going through a lot of…
Aggrieved APC Aspirants seek Buhari’s intervention
Some aggrieved aspirants under the aegis of All Progressives Congress (APC) Aspirants Forum, have called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to…
UBEC commends Lagos SUBEB for outstanding performance
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has commended the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) for its outstanding performance…
Senate Committee on agric charges government on mechanised farming
The Senate Committee on Agriculture has called on governments at all levels to encourage mechanised farming to systematically move the…
Police warn motorists against illegal use of tinted glasses
The Plateau Police Command has warned politicians, government officials and other motorists in the state to desist from using tinted…
Coronation anniversary: Obaseki congratulates Oba Ewuare II
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has congratulated the Benin monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, on his second coronation…