Year: 2018
Senator Wamakko advocates free education for youths
Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Soktoo) has called for free and functional education for youths to make self reliant and prepare them…
Messi agreed no-fee Barca exit clause in case of Catalan independence – Media
Lionel Messi could leave FC Barcelona without a transfer fee if Catalonia ceded from Spain and the club did not…
Fire razes 30 hectares of sugarcane field in Kebbi
A sugarcane field of about 30 hectares was destroyed by fire in Mai-Ramu village, Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi.
Kwara Govt promotes over 13,000 teachers
The Kwara Government has promoted to 13,931 teachers across the 16 local governments area of the state.
Bayelsa Govt. moves to clean up civil service payroll fraud
The Bayelsa Government has reiterated its commitment to end the activities of fraudulent characters in the state’s civil service, while…
2018 Elections: Zimbabwe extends mobile voter registration
The Zimbabwe government has extended the mobile voter registration by another month to cater for citizens that failed to register…
Gov. Obaseki meets Ijaw leaders, preaches peace
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Friday, said without the rule of law, peace and order, there would be no…
Poverty Eradication: China cuts poor population by two-thirds
China has reduced poverty by more than two-thirds over the past five years, Liu Yongfu, Director of State Council Leading…
Crocodiles kill 90-year old tourist
A ninety-year-old tourist was killed and another tourist left on life support when crocodiles attacked them as they paddled an…
FRSC redeploys 109 officers in major shake-up
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has redeployed 109 personnel as part of efforts to enhance its operational efficiency, according…
Expert canvasses annual arts fair to boost tourism
Mr Shola Olamakinde, Chief Executive Officer of De Arts Place Gallery, on Friday said that works of arts are capable…
Petrol price remains N145 per litre – Kachikwu
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, on Friday in Abuja said petrol price remains N145 per…
Paris Club refunds: Bayelsa Govt. commits N5.6bn to salary arrears
Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has authorised the release of N5.6 billion out of its share of N13.5 billion Paris…
Photos of the day: Ambode, Obasanjo, Ekweremadu, Asisat Oshoala
This our photo of the day. Nigeria's golden girl, Asisat Oshoala shone like a bright star in Accra, Ghana.
Footballer dies during soccer fracas in Ebonyi
The Police command in Ebonyi on Friday confirmed the death of a footballer during a football match in Ikwo Local…