Year: 2018
Money rituals: Oba of Benin cautions youths
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has warned Nigerian youths to shun money rituals.
El-Rufai to punish perpetrators of Kasuwar Magani crisis
Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai has vowed to punish the perpetrators of the recent crisis at Kasuwar Magani that led…
Presidential elections: Women group charges women, youths to vote wisely
Noble Women Movement for Buhari and Osinbajo, (NWM4BO), a Buhari/Osinbajo solidarity group, has urged women and youths to cast their…
NLC describes Shagari a patriot, nationalist
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has described the late Ahaji Shehu Shagari as a patriot, nationalist, and President with respect…
Lagos Rep Ayeola dies
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ibeju Lekki Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Abayomi Ayeola, is dead.
Pogba hits brace as United continue revival, beat Bournemouth 4-1
A first half of cavalier attacking football saw United score three times, with Paul Pogba netting his second double in…
Kante’s lone strike gives Chelsea victory over Palace
Chelsea increased the gap between themselves and fifth-placed Arsenal to five points as N'Golo Kante's second-half strike earned them victory…
City beat Southampton 3-1 to cut Liverpool’s lead at the top
Manchester City survived a brief scare to beat Southampton and shorten the gap on league leaders Liverpool to seven points.
Achi-Okpagha giving Ohanaeze Ndigbo a bad name – Group
A political group in Nigeria says Prince Uche Achi-Okpagha is tarnishing the image and acceptability of apex Igbo socio-political organization,…
Fayose, PDP envious of Osinbajo US-style campaign – Group
Former governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose and his party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are envious of Prof Yemi Osinbajo’s…
Terrorism: U.S. cautions travelers to Israel
The US State Department called on travelers to “exercise increased caution in Israel due to terrorism.” In an email to…
Buhari’s visit excites Shagari’s family
As President Muhammadu Buhari accompanied by Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoko paid condolence visit to the family of late ex-President…
4 Lagos policemen found guilty of corruption, 3 dismissed, DPO redeployed
Dedeigbo Ayodeji The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed three policemen found guilty of extorting money from a Nigerian who…
3 dead, 10 injured in Edo multiple crash
A multiple crash that occurred at Ewu town, along Benin-Abuja road on Saturday, has reportedly claimed three lives.
Huge crowd in Uyo confirms Buhari remains candidate to beat – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has lauded the people of Akwa Ibom for trooping out in large number to witness…
Founder of Whispering Palms resort, Prof. Femi-Pearse, dies at 86
Professor Ayodeji Femi-Pearse, Founder of popular scenic resort, Whispering Palms in Iworo, Badagry, is dead.
Nigeria’s database of Tax Payers hits 35m
The Joint Tax Board (JTB), says Nigeria’s data base of tax payers has expanded from 20 million to 35 million.
Gov. Ambode appoints Muri-Okunola as new Head Of Service
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state on Sunday approved the appointment of Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola as the state’s 21st Head…
Air Force hits bandits in Zamfara, kills many
The Nigerian Air Force has raided the hideout of armed bandits in Zamfara, killing many of them. The Air Task…
Flags flown at half-staff at Aso Rock for Shagari
Flags were flown at half-staff on Sunday at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock Abuja in compliance with President Muhammadu…
Photo News: I will immortalise Shagari – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to immortalise the country’s first executive president, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who passed away Friday December…
SERAP drags Nigerian Govt to UN over failure to end ASUU strike
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sent an urgent appeal to two UN special rapporteurs, urging them to…
Buhari arrives Sokoto to condole with Shagari’s family
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday arrived Sokoto State to condole with the family, people and government over the death of…
Nigerian migrants face ‘unimaginable horrors’ in Libya – UN
The United Nations has released a new report, which detailed the unimaginable horrors Nigerian migrants were being subjected from the…
killing of Scandinavians: Morocco arrests Swiss national
Morocco has arrested a Swiss national in connection with the killing of two Scandinavian women, the counter-terrorism agency said. Reuters…
Nigerian Army tells Bama residents not to relocate to IDPs’ camps
Lanre Babalola The Nigerian Army has assured residents of Bama and adjoining communities in Borno state besieged by Boko Haram…
World Crises: We must resolve to confront threats and defend human dignity -UN Chief
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has restated the “red alert” he issued on Jan. 1, 2018 over a range…
Nigerian Army holds WASA, charges personnel to promote democratic principles
The Nigerian Army has urged its officers and men to continue to ensure that enabling environment is created to enhance…
PDP neglected us for 16 years – Onoh
Son of former Anambra governor, Mr Gabriel Onoh, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of neglecting the people for…
How Money failed Nigeria’s Development
By Nneka Okumazie The supremacy of money across Nigeria, yet the failure of – almost – everything regarding development is…