Year: 2018
President Buhari mourns former Kwara military governor, Bamigboye
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Bamigboye family on the death of retired Brigadier-General David Bamigboye, the first military…
China expected to have most organ transplant surgeries by 2020
China is expected to have the most organ transplant surgeries in 2020, said Huang Jiefu, Director of the China National…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa appoints Panel on land reform
South African President Cypril Ramaphosa, on Friday announced the appointment of a Panel on land reform amid rising concerns over…
Brexit: May calls on EU for new proposals
British Prime Minister Theresa May told the European Union on Friday that it should come up with an alternative to…
U.S. urged to withdraw “sanctions’’ on Chinese Military
China’s Foreign Ministry on Friday demanded the United States to immediately correct its wrongdoing and withdraw “sanctions’’ on the Chinese…
Tanzania ferry disaster: Death toll reaches 136 , scores feared missing
At least 136 bodies have been retrieved after a ferry sank on Lake Victoria, Tanzania’s top Police Official Simon Sirro…
Gov. Ambode directs Lagos public works to fix roads in 4 weeks
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has directed the state Public Works Corporation to fix potholes on major and inner…
Shock, disbelief, trail Gen. Bamigboye’s death at 78
The Omu-Aran Traditional Council of Chiefs in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara on Friday says it received the news…
Bamigboye, first military governor of Kwara, dies at 78
The first military governor of Kwara, retired Brig.-Gen. David Bamigboye, is dead.
Imo APC crisis: Sen. Uzodinma calls for direct primaries
Sen. Hope Uzodinma, representing Imo West Senatorial District, has called for adoption of direct primaries in Imo to end crisis…
Lagos ports expect 34 ships carrying various goods
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is expecting 34 ships to bring petroleum products, food and other goods from Sept. 21…
Lagos begins campaign against drug abuse in schools
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday kicked off campaign against drug abuse in state schools.
World Peace Day: Ogun Peace Corps calls for harmonious co-existence
As Nigerians join the rest of the world to celebrate the 2018 International Day of Peace, the Commandant of the…
Ajimobi announces intention to contest Oyo South Senatorial election
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, on Friday in Ibadan, announced his intention to contest the Oyo South Senatorial seat…
Nigerian Govt abolishes payment of Overstay fees by dual citizens
The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), to with immediate effect, put an end to the payment…
Ogun APC aspirant kicks against Indirect primaries
An Ogun State gubernatorial aspirant, Prince Dapo Abiodun has kicked against the idea of the All Progressive Congress (APC) going…
Delta appoints 7 commissioners, council chairmen into Flood Management Committee
The Delta Government has appointed seven commissioners and chairmen of the 16 flood-impacted Local Government Areas in the state members…
Commission develops 622 Toll-Free Lines for customers to lodge complaints
The National Communications Commission (NCC) says it has developed the 622 Toll-Free Line through which customers can easily lodge their…
Nigerian Govt inaugurates community projects in Ogoja LGA
Pastor Usani Uguru Usani, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, has inaugurated a community town hall and a solar-powered water…
I’ll sell my N53m building to purchase Ambode’s PDP form – Enugu PDP chieftain
Former Enugu North Senatorial Aspirant, under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Chinedu Eya, has offered to sell off his…
Customs Strike Force intercepts 49 vehicles
The Nigeria Customs Service Strike Force has intercepted 49 vehicles and other contraband with duty paid value of N126.8 million…
Dariye can’t contest 2019 election – CACOL
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, (CACOL) has condemned call made by Plateau State branch of the All Progressives…
Osun Guber: 435,015 registered voters yet to collect PVCs – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 435,015 registered voters in Osun are yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards…
Teachers demand curriculum review for Edo schools
The Edo State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Association of Primary School Heads of Nigeria…
Osun Guber: Political parties urged to shun violence activities
Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, the Nigeria Civil Society (NCS) has appealed to political parties to shun activities that could…
Aubameyang’s father named new co-coach of Gabon
Former captains Pierre Aubame and Daniel Cousin have been named as co-coaches of Gabon after the dismissal last week of…
Nigerian Govt begins illegal structures demolition under Lagos Bridges
The Federal Ministry of Works in Lagos State has begun demolition of illegal structures under bridges used as hideouts by…
Election: Indonesia’s presidential hopefuls woo millennials, Muslims
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Friday launched his re-election campaign, looking to win over big blocs of millennial and Muslim…
IIEV Felicitates With Oluremi Tinubu At 58
The Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard, made up of social activist, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), artisans, political groups and youths has felicitated…
Sanwo-Olu campaign organisation woos Banire ahead primaries
The Director General of Babajide Sanwo-Olu Campaign Organization (BOSCO), Tayo Ayinde, has met former National Legal Adviser of the All…