Year: 2018
Farmers advised to patronise only certified fertiliser distributors
The Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) on Monday advised crop farmers to patronise only certified fertiliser distributors…
Police arraign 3 security guards for alleged negligence
Three security guards were on Monday arraigned at a Kado Grade 1 Area Court in Abuja over alleged negligence.
Gov. Ahmed to youths: Use the internet productively
The Governor of Kwara, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has advised Nigerian youth to use their time on the internet productively and shun…
NOA moves to curb illegal felling of economic trees in Kwara
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) is collaborating with the Kwara Government, NGOs and traditional rulers to check illegal felling of…
Uganda holds key lending rate at 9%
Uganda central bank held its key lending rate at 9.0 per cent on Monday, citing robust economic growth for its…
NURTW tasks FRSC on issuance of driver’s licence
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Jigawa, on Monday, called on the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)…
NYSC honours Adamawa corps members for exemplary conduct
The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Adamawa, Malam Abubakar Mohammed, said on Monday that no…
Lassa fever: Nigeria to organise international conference to mark discovery
To mark the 50th year of the discovery of Lassa fever in Nigeria, the Federal Government says it will organize…
Vote buying: INEC to reposition polling booths – REC
Polling booths are henceforth to be position in a way to make it difficult for people to see how voters…
Healthcare: Lagos Business School seeks private sector support
The Lagos Business School (LBS) on Monday, called for more private sector participation in healthcare service delivery across Africa through…
Saraki afraid of impeachment, refuses to recall lawmakers over budget
Some National Assembly members said they are not sure whether the two chambers will reconvene tomorrow to consider the 2019…
8 corps members honoured for exemplary conduct
The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Adamawa, Malam Abubakar Mohammed, said on Monday that no…
Para Powerlifting Championships: Athletes commended for outstanding performance
The Nigeria Para Powerlifting Federation has praised it’s athletes for winning 11 gold and two silver medals at the World…
Technician remanded for allegedly raping 13-year-old girl
A Sokoto Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, remanded a technician, Kasimu Umar, in prison custody for alleged rape of a…
7 miners killed in Pakistan’s coal mine collapse
At least seven miners are dead after an explosion caused a coal mine to collapse in South-western Pakistan, an official…
Kaduna Govt holds town hall meeting on N155 billion 2019 budget
Kaduna State Government on Sunday presented the draft 2019 budget of N155 billion to the public for scrutiny and input.
Philippines’ Duterte sacks 20 for graft in military medical supplies
President Rodrigo Duterte of Philippines on Monday fired 20 people, including Colonels and a General, over accusations of fraud and…
India’s monsoon floods claim 39 lives
Floods in India’s Southern State of Kerala have claimed 39 lives and caused a loss of 1.1 billion dollars, officials…
Mortgage Bank begins ‘Rent to Own’ pilot scheme
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) Board has approved the implementation of the ‘Rent-To-Own’ pilot housing scheme to begin…
Coal City Marathon: Kenyan, Ethiopian athletes indicate interest
Long distance athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia have indicated interest to participate in the first-ever Enugu City Half-Marathon tagged “Coal…
Blue light from smartphones could accelerate blindness – Study
The blue light from digital devices like smartphones could accelerate blindness, researchers found.
Guardiola wants Sterling to commit future to Man City
Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola wants Raheem Sterling to commit his long-term future to the club after the English striker…
Bandits Attack: Nigerian Govt donates 8 trucks of relief materials to victims
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has donated eight trucks of relief materials to about 29,000 victims displaced by bandits…
The Future Awards Africa announces 2018 nominations
The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), Nigeria’s foremost youth awards, on Monday in Lagos announced its call for nominations into 18…
Faulty contraceptive: Australian women seek class action suit
Australian women who suffered severe complications from the contraceptive implant device Essure will join a class action against its manufacturer,…
Rafa Nadal withdraws from Cincinnati Masters
World number one Rafa Nadal has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Masters as he adjusts his schedule to retain fitness ahead…
Dejan Lovren out for up to three weeks with pelvic injury
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren will be out of action for up to three weeks, having aggravated a pelvic issue during…
Court rules appointment of Zuma’s chief prosecutor ‘invalid’
South Africa’s Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the appointment of chief prosecutor Shaun Abrahams was “constitutionally invalid”.
INEC urges Akwa Ibom electorate to collect their PVCs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa Ibom has urged electorate in the state to mobilise themselves in order…
Onjeh wants Benue South APC Senatorial ticket
A trade unionist, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, on Sunday urged members of All Progressives Congress (APC) to support and nominate him…