Year: 2018
Egina project: A testimonial of Ease of Doing Business – Osibanjo
The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, says the successful anchor of the Egina FPSO is not just a celebration of…
Nigerian Govt to empower 2 million petty traders with collateral-free loans
The Federal Government will empower two million petty traders across the country with collateral-free loans this year, Laolu Akande, Spokesman…
Maiduguri Airport: Army describes protesting troops as ‘unscrupulous”
The Nigerian Army said calm has been restored at Maiduguri Airport seized for two hours on Sunday by riotous troops,…
Giwa-led board fires NFF General Secretary Sanusi
The Chris Giwa-led faction of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Sunday in Abuja said it had terminated the appointment…
DR Congo: WHO calls for access to tackle Ebola
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for “free and secure” access to the Ebola-affected people in the conflict-affected region…
Moms At War Premieres At Imax Cinemas
"Moms at War" a story of Ebubechukwu and Olaide, two highly competitive mothers who live in the same neighborhood, but…
5 men sentenced to death for Bangladesh 1971 war crimes
A special tribunal in Bangladesh capital Dhaka sentenced five men to death on Monday for crimes against humanity during the…
North, South Korea agree on 3rd summit
North and South Korea agreed to hold a summit in Pyongyang in September, the latest step forward in cross-border ties…
Spanish football introduces VAR
The video assistant referee (VAR) was used for the first time in Spanish football on Sunday.
Fire destroys Maiduguri Fish Market
An inferno at the popular Baga Fish Market in Maiduguri on Sunday destroyed dozens of shops, fish stock and other…
2 million traders get N10,000 loan each in Buhari’s ‘Trader Moni’
The Buhari administration has launched a new initiative under the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), called the Trader Moni,…
Barcelona beat Sevilla 2-1 to win Super Cup
Marc-Andre ter Stegen saved a last-minute penalty as Barcelona beat Sevilla 2-1 to win the Spanish Super Cup in Tangier,…
Tragedy: Kidnappers kill 4 policemen in ambush
Four policemen working with the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have died in the service of their nation.…
Lewandowski hits hat-trick as Bayern demolish Frankfurt 5-0 to win Super Cup
Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 5-0 to retain the German Super Cup.
Neymar scores PSG’s 3-1 victory over Caen
Neymar scored the opener as Thomas Tuchel's Paris St-Germain got off to a winning start in Ligue 1 with a…
PDP’s latest allegations on anti-corruption war baseless, diversionary – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the Peoples’ Democratic Party’s (PDP’s) latest allegations on President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s anti-corruption…
Disobedience of court orders threat to Nigeria’s democracy – Orji Kalu
Former Abia State Governor, Dr Orji Kalu, has stressed the need for respect for the rule of law in order…
Photo: Keystone Bank CEO, Ohiwerei bags Honourary Doctorate Degree in Georgia
Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Keystone Bank Limited, Obeahon Ohiwerei has bagged a Honourary Doctorate Degree in Georgia, US.
Brazilian World Cup winner, Ronaldo in hospital with pneumonia
Brazil World Cup winner Ronaldo is in intensive care in Ibiza suffering from pneumonia.
Arms depot blast in Syria’s Idlib province kills 39
At least 39 people, including 12 children have been killed in a blast that brought down a building in Syria's…
2019: Stakeholders drum support for women participation in electoral process
Stakeholders at the just concluded 18th Regular meeting of the National Council on Women Affairs and Social Development, held in…
Police arrest car vandal in Lagos
Dedeigbo Ayodeji A suspected car vandal, Daniel Ekwerekwu has been arrested by the police in Lagos for allegedly stealing car…
Falana writes new DSS boss, demands release of Dasuki, El-zakzaky, others
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has written a letter to the Acting Director-General, Department of State Security, DSS, Mathew Seiyefa,…
PDP warns Oshiomhole over Saraki, says Senate leadership not party positions
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday said Senate leadership positions did not belong to political parties but to Nigerians.…
Nigeria’s Quadri wins 2018 Seamaster ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open
By Kazeem Ugbodaga Nigeria’s Quadri wins 2018 Seamaster International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Challenge Nigeria Open, defeating Anthonio Hachard of…
APC’s Gumau wins Bauchi South Senate seat
The Independent National Electoral Commission is set to declare Lawal Yahaya Gumau, candidate of the All Progressives Congress winner of…
It’s True: Alcohol Helps You Speak a Foreign Language Better
Those who dabble in learning a new language sometimes find that alcohol — in moderation — helps them speak more…
Classy City stop Arsenal at Emirate, as Emery loses first league game
Defending champions, Manchester City picked up from where they stopped last season as they whip Arsenal 2-0 at Emirate.
SERAP asks NBC to lift the ban on radio station
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) “to immediately lift the ban on…
Lagos seals partnership with foreign firm on Light Rail project
The Lagos State Government has signed a major agreement with an experienced international railway systems aggregator and rolling stocks manufacturer,…