Year: 2018
Ogah emerges Abia APC governorship candidate
A renowned oil merchant, Mr Uche Ogah, on Wednesday emerged the winner of a keenly contested governorship primaries of the…
Herdsman remanded over alleged murder
An Ilorin Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a herdsman, Habeeb Aliyu, over alleged killing of one Umar Ismail at Sunbare…
Owners of demolished property to sue Lagos Govt
Owners of demolished property at the Lagoon View Estate, Ibeshe, Igbogbo-Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu, have concluded plan…
Katsina Govt spends N6 billion on erosion control in 3 years
Katsina State Government has pumped over N6 billion in three years on erosion and flood control across the state, the…
U.S. investors pledge to invest in Nigerian economy – Minister
Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama says some U.S. investors and business men have indicated interest to invest in some sectors…
Zamfara: PDP governorship candidate calls for peaceful election
The winner of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election in Zamfara, Alhaji Bello Matawalle has called on all…
Man in trouble for threatening to stone others to death
An unemployed man, Alex Akpighiran, 34, on Wednesday appeared at a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged threat to kill…
Lagos Guber Primary: APC NWC makes U-turn, declares Sanwo-Olu winner
The Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship panel has finally declared Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu winner of the party’s primaries held…
Healthcare delivery: Ondo Govt. trains laboratory scientists
The Ondo State Government has embarked on training of laboratory scientists at the primary health centres across the 18 local…
Court rejects false testimony charge against Modric
A Croatian court has rejected a charge against Croatia international and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric of giving false testimony…
Camel kills 18-year-old boy in Kebbi
An 18-year-old boy has been killed in a village in Kebbi State in north western Nigeria when the boy, riding…
Human trafficking: Edo Govt. takes campaign to secondary schools
The Edo Government on Wednesday began campaign against human trafficking and illegal migration in secondary schools across the state.
Nigerian Govt urged to establish sports museums
Mr Deji Ajomale, President, African Sports Tourism Week, on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to establish sports museums across…
7 Rohingya Muslims deported from India
Indian police on Wednesday sent seven Rohingya Muslims, jailed since 2012 on charges of illegal entry, in a bus to…
Timi Dakolo Praises Wife On Her Birthday
Busola Dakolo, wife of singer Timi Dakolo is a year older today. It seems the mom of 3 is learning…
Alibaba Advises FG On Crude Oil Sales
Veteran comedian Alibaba is dishing out some helpful tips to the Nigerian government on how to manage crude oil production…
Wife of Malaysian’s former PM arrested for money-laundering
Malaysia’s anti-graft agency on Wednesday said it has arrested former first lady Rosmah Mansor and expects to charge her in…
BBNaija’s Rico Swavey Bags Humanitarian Award
BBNaija's Rico Swavey has gotten an award during the just concluded Green October Awards 2018 due to his support for…
Man caught stealing brand new motorcycle at Bells University
A 23-year-old man, Jimoh Musibau, who allegedly stole an unregistered motorcycle at the Bells University, Ota in Ogun, is being…
Church must not be ‘choked’ by its sins – Pope
The Catholic Church must not be “choked or crushed’’ by its “own shortcomings, mistakes and sins,’’ Pope Francis said as…
Spyro X Tobi Bakre X Dremo Premieres ”Japa”
Fast rising artist and musician Spyro teams up with Tobi Bakre and DMW's Dremo in his newly released track titled…
TRACE embarks on 24 hours Patrol of Sango-Abeokuta Expressway
The Ogun Traffic Compliance And Enforcement Corps (TRACE) has directed its operatives to embark on 24 hours patrol of Sango-Abeokuta…
Oil prices rise towards $90 as Iran sanctions loom
Oil traded above 85 dollars a barrel on Wednesday, supported by expectations that U.S. sanctions on Iran will tighten supply…
Instagram Hair Boss Mizwanneka, Celebrates Birthday
One of the top most Instagram hair seller, entrepreneur and mom of 3, Mizwanneka has added another year today October…
Mourinho admits fault for United’s poor start
A fourth successive win-less game and another dire performance, Manchester United’s 0-0 Champions League draw with Valencia on Tuesday extended…
Zuma fired me for rejecting Gupta deals – Finance minister
South African Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene on Wednesday told an inquiry former President Jacob Zuma axed him from his cabinet…
Mercy Aigbe Endorses Ifu Ennada’s Hair Products
Media personnel, hair care entrepreneur and Oap Ifu Ennada has gotten a huge accolade from film star Mercy Aigbe. The…
Italy to tone down deficit plans after EU criticism
The Italian government is planning to moderate its deficit plans after coming under fire from the European Union and financial…
Australia to join race for Africa
Australia is seeking to join China, UK and Europe in the race to increase business footprints in Africa. The country’s…
I told Saudi King he won’t last without U.S. – Trump brags
President Donald Trump made an undiplomatic remark about close ally Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, saying he warned Saudi Arabia’s King…