Year: 2018
Kaduna firstlady tasks mothers on exclusive breastfeeding, nutrition
The Wife of Kaduna State Governor, Hajiya Ummi El-Rufai, and chairperson, Kaduna State Emergency Nutrition Action Plan (KADENAP) has called…
Lassa/Cholera: South-East residents urged to step up personal hygiene
A group, known as Ndigbo Unity Forum (NUF), on Monday urged the residents of South-East zone of the country to…
Only NFF recognised by CAF or FIFA can sack me – Sanusi
Mohammed Sanusi, General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) headed by Amaju Pinnick, on Monday said he could only…
Aisha Buhari dedicates award to Nigerian women, children
The wife of the President Mrs Aisha Buhari has dedicated her award of Doctor of Humanity by the Sun Moon…
Osun Guber: Corps members urged to avoid being used for rigging
Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun on Monday asked corps members serving in the state to shun violence, corruption and not…
Bye-election: APC victory shows Buhari will win 2019 election – Aspirant
The victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the weekend bye-elections signal victory for President Muhammdu Buhari come 2019,…
National Identity Number is replacement for tribal marks – NOA
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has commenced the training of National Orientation Agency (NOA) officers in the 23 local…
Seamaster ITTF Challenge: Quadri’s victory promise fulfilled – Wife
Ganiyat Aruna, Wife of Aruna Quadri, winner of the just-concluded 2018 Seamaster ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open, says her husband fulfilled…
Nigerian Govt urged to provide long-term funds to mortgage institutions
Mr Olayinka Omotosho, Chairman, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), has appealed to the Federal Government to provide long-term funds…
Egyptian security forces kill 6 suspected militants
Egyptian security forces killed six suspected militants in a raid on a house on the outskirts of Cairo, an interior…
IGP Idris donates jersey to Crime Busters FC
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has donated new jerseys to Crime Busters FC, Enugu, for its successful outing…
Researchers identify 21 key proteins associated with lung cancer
Chinese researchers have identified 21 key proteins that can inhibit or encourage the growth of lung cancer cells, according to…
Hajj: Ambode tasks board officials on professionalism
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has urged officials of the state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board participating in the 2018…
Iran unveils new short-range missile
Iran has unveiled the latest generation of its short-range Fateh ballistic missile.
Tunisian president proposes giving women equal inheritance rights
President Beji Essebsi of Tunisia on Monday proposed giving women equal inheritance rights despite protests from thousands of people objecting…
Mnangagwa urges Zimbabweans to move on after post-election protests
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday urged Zimbabweans to unite to rebuild the economy and put behind them the election period…
Port Harcourt Disco urges governments to pay N10.2bn electricity debt
The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has urged both the Federal and State Governments to pay the N10.2 billion…
Amosun urges corps members to contribute to national development
Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun has urged corps members who just completed their three-week orientation programme to contribute their quota…
Epe LG generated N4m in one year – chairman
Mr. Adedoyin Adesanya, the Chairman of Epe Local Government Council on Monday said it generated N4 million revenue from July…
Eid-el-kabir holds next Tuesday August 21
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has…
Mali election: Jihadist threats kept many polling stations shut – Minister
Threats by jihadist militants forced hundreds of polling stations in Mali to stay closed during Sunday’s presidential run-off, the government…
Education Board lauds Gombe Emir for his numerous contributions
The State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in Gombe has commended the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar, for his…
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Khamenei rejects Trump offer of talks
Iran’s Supreme Leader on Monday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer of unconditional talks to improve bilateral ties and he…
Ambode urges employers of NYSC members to improve on welfare
Gov. Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State has urged employers of the NYSC members to improve on their welfare and create…
Emma Nyra welcomes set of twins after 36 hours of labour
Ace Nigerian singer and actress Emma Chukwugoziem known as Emma Nyra welcomed a set of twins after being in labour…
Audi Chief Executive Stadler to stay in jail as warrant upheld
The Chief Executive of German car maker Audi Rupert Stadler is to remain in pre-trial detention after a Munich Court…
Cross River Govt. increases NYSC members’ allowance
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has increased the monthly allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in…
Court adjourns suit challenging Executive Order 6 until Aug. 30
The Federal High Court Abuja on Monday adjourned until Aug. 30, the suit challenging the Presidential Executive Order No. 6…
NYSC skills acquisition crucial to financial independence – Gov. Wike
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Monday said the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED)…
Senator Abe reacts to attack on APC factional secretariat
Okafor Ofiebor/Port-Harcourt Senator Magnus Abe representing Rivers South East has reacted to the attack on the factional secretariat of the…