Year: 2018
Access Bank Ghana appoints Olumide Olatunji as CEO
Management of Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Olumide Olatunji as its new Managing Director, effective…
Why I closed Buhari’s campaign office in Oyo – Minister
The Nigerian Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu, who was disqualified from the governorship race by the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
Political robbers deny Nigeria of competent Senate President – Tinubu
The National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Saturday in Ibadan said some unnamed political…
Herbal, traditional medicine can earn foreign exchange for the country -NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said that sensitising herbal and traditional medicine practitioners…
Use your platforms for disseminating voter education and non-violent messages to citizens -INEC Chairman urges celebrities
The Chairman of Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has called on Nigerian celebrities to utilise their…
Ousted Sri Lanka prime minister reinstated
Sri Lanka’s sacked Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe has been reinstated, a legislator said, ending a 51-day political crisis in the…
FBI releases document intel officials used to brief Trump on dossier
The FBI on Friday released a redacted version of the memo that top intelligence officials, including former FBI Director James…
Attack on Ex-Gov: Fayemi, Fayose trade words
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose and his successor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Saturday engaged in war of words on…
Why Buhari should be re-elected – Garba Shehu
In a write-up to commemorate President Muhammadu Buhari's 76th birthday, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Garba…
FRSC mourns Anambra Sector Commander
Mr Kehinde Adeleye, Zonal Commanding Officer (ZCO), RS5 Benin has described the death of Mr Sunday Ajayi, Sector Commander of…
Buhari supporters call Peter Obi a liar
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has described the Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Peter Obi as…
Lagos women march against sexual harassment in markets
Some Nigerian women marched peacefully Saturday against sexual harassment in markets, drawing attention to unspoken incidents of bullying, groping and…
Boko Haram: It’s fight-to-finish, Buhari, 2 other presidents vow
Presidents Muhammadu Buhari, Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger and Idriss Deby Itno of Chad have renewed their commitment to fight the…
Workers to shut down National Assembly on Monday
The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), National Assembly chapter, has issued a 4-day warning strike notice to commence on…
Thousands march in Rome against anti-migrant law
Several thousand people marched in Rome Saturday in protest at Italy's tough new anti-migrant law which makes it easier to…
Ronaldo’s penalty gives Juventus win over Torino
Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty gave Juventus a seventh consecutive Serie A victory as Torino's Simone Zaza endured a nightmare moment in…
African leaders vow to concertedly fight Boko Haram
Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) on Saturday renewed their commitment to the fight…
Women, youths: Aisha Buhari committed to alleviate poverty
The wife of the President Mrs Aisha Buhari, has restated her commitment towards poverty alleviation among women and youths across…
Police salary increment and service delivery
A long-awaited succour came to the officers of the Nigerian Police as the Federal Executive Council led by President Muhammadu…
Rivers HOS advises new retirees on capturing biometrics
Mr Rufus Godwin, Rivers Head of Service (HOS), says fresh retirees in the state will have their biometrics captured first…
Sustainable development: U.S, Gowon, Tinubu, others advocate strong institutions
Eminent personalities, notable politicians and scholars on Saturday agreed on the need for Nigeria to move away from building strong…
Toolz Reportedly Welcomes First Child
Oap Toolz and her husband captain Tunde Demuren have reportedly welcomed a baby in the UK. The couple have been…
Yuletide: Air Force urges parents to be vigilant
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Lagos on Saturday urged parents to be vigilant and watchful during the festive period…
Benzema’s lone goal gives Madrid victory
Thibaut Courtois made two injury-time saves as Real Madrid earned a narrow home win over Rayo Vallecano to go third,…
Charlyboy formally weds Lady Diane after 40 years
Nigerian showbiz maestro and rights activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charlyboy, has formally walked his American wife, Diane, down…
Modric criticises Ballon d’Or gala snub by Messi, Ronaldo
Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for choosing not to attend this month’s ceremony…
IBB: At 76, Buhari has remained focused, vibrant in running Nigeria’s affairs
Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, on Saturday heaped praises on President Muhammadu Buhari, acknowledging that the man he toppled…
Akwa Ibom gov. inaugurates rice mill
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has inaugurated a rice mill in Ini Local Government Area of the state to…
Bayern put four goals past Hannover
Bayern Munich thrashed Hannover to record a third straight Bundesliga victory but remain third in the table.
Chevron staff arraigned in court over alleged N4.4m theft
A 33-year old woman, Dominica Uzoma Elendu who claimed to be a contract staff with Chevron Nigeria Ltd has been…