Year: 2018
Corps member drowns in Bauchi river
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Bauchi, Joseph Adebayo, who went on a picnic to celebrate the…
The intimidating credentials of Peter Obi, Atiku’s running mate
Here is the complete profile of Peter Gregory Obi, named Friday as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the 2019 elections.…
Fayose bids Ekiti people bye bye, hands over to HoS
Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose Friday evening handed over the instruments of office to the Head of Service, Dr. Gbenga…
Landslide kills 40 in Uganda
A landslide following heavy rains in eastern Uganda has killed more than 40 people.
16 killed in Abia pipeline explosion
The pipeline explosions in Abia State on Friday that caused the death of at least 16 people may have been…
Peter Obi named Atiku’s running mate
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has been pencilled down as the running mate of the Peoples Democratic…
Police arrest 16 suspected kidnappers
The Police said they have arrested 16 suspected kidnappers, whose ages range from 16 to 45 at Ankpa in Kogi,…
Presidential panel recovers over N4bn, $7m
The Special Presidential Investigation Panel for Recovery of Public Property (SPIP) says it has recovered over N4 billion and 7…
Tuberculosis: 18 Nigerians die hourly – NTBLCP
No fewer than 18 Nigerians die hourly from Tuberculosis (TB), the National Tuberculosis, Burulli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP)…
Farmers want market for local Moringa products
The Moringa Farmers’ Cooperative Society at Ijaye community in Oyo State has called on governments to facilitate market for locally…
Gov. Okowa canvasses proper funding for INEC
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called for proper funding of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enable it…
Aviation union rejects planned airport concessioning
The Air Transport Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSAN) has maintained its opposition to the Federal Government’s proposed concessioning of…
Nigeria set to enforce safety code – NIMASA
The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Friday said the country was set to implement safety code on…
4,000 flood victims benefit from Air Force medical outreach
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has begun a five-day medical outreach for nearly 4,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)…
Thailand to give technical expertise to Kebbi rice farmers
Thailand’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Wattana Kunwangse, says his country will provide technical expertise in rice production for rice farmers…
I’m contesting for Presidency as Nigerian, not Igbo – Moghalu
Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, the Presidential Candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) on Friday said that he was contesting for…
Kwara APC governorship primary: Matters arising
Political analysts observe that although governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara has ended, protest against…
Quavo Presents ”Swing” Feat. Normani, Davido
American singer Quavo in his 19-track project titled “Quavo Huncho” features Davido in one of the singles titled ''Swing''.
Overland aircraft catches fire at Lagos Airport
A turboprop aircraft belonging to Overland Airways was on Friday severely damaged by fire while parked at the airline’s hanger…
Teddy A Drops ”Balance” Feat. Iyanya, Bisola
BBNaija 2018 former housemate Teddy A comes through with a new single entitled ''Balance''.
20-year old farmer remanded over motorcycle theft
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Minna on Friday ordered a 20-year old farmer, Sunday Danjuma, to be remanded in prison…
Ex-militants call for sack of Dokubo over non payment of bursary
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Ex-Niger Delta militants and graduands of Benson Idahosa University, Benin, on the Federal Government’s Amnesty Program on Friday…
GOtv Boxing Night 16: Ghanaian Boxers Arrive, Vow To Shame Joe Boy, Real One
Ghana’s Benjamin Lamptey and Emmanuel Mensah, who are billed to fight at GOtv Boxing Night 16, have vowed to disgrace…
Mercy Aigbe Shares Epic Message
Brand influencer and actress Mercy Aigbe reveals that there are people who will laugh with you and still mock you…
Car dealer allegedly absconds with customer’s N5m car
A 48-year-old car dealer, Akanbi Abdulrahman, on Friday, appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly stealing a…
Vogue compliments Burna Boy’s outfits during UK concert
Vogue, an international magazine on fashion and celebrity lifestyle, has complimented Nigerian Afro-beat singer Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, for…
Teenager stabs another to death with cobbler’s needle
A teenage cobbler, who allegedly stabbed another teenager to death with his needle, was on Friday in Lagos remanded in…
10,000 Nigerians voluntarily returned from Libya – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Friday, said no fewer than 10,000 Nigerians, have voluntarily returned from Libya between…
Nigerian Govt ready to standardise local technology – Ministry
The Federal Government on Friday in Abuja said it would ensure local technology was upgraded through policy to meet set…
Pope accepts resignation of archbishop of Washington, D.C
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl as archbishop of Washington, D.C., the Vatican said on Friday.