Year: 2018
We are not leaving APC: Ondo Dep. Gov, cabinet members
Cabinet members of the Ondo State Government have refuted rumours that they were leaving the All Progressives Congress. They said…
Onu inaugurates committee to reward performing agencies
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, on Tuesday, inaugurated a Competitiveness Assessment Committee (CAC) charged with assessing…
Dangote to create jobs, boost investment in Niger
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of Dangote Group has restated his commitment to boosting economic growth and job creation…
10 aides of Kano governor resign
Ten aides of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State have tendered their resignation letters, barely two days after the former…
UN chief speaks with Zimbabwe’s president, opposition leader
UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, spoke by telephone with Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa and with Nelson Chamisa, the candidate of opposition…
Ebola: Latest outbreak is Zaire strain, vaccinations to start: WHO
The Ebola outbreak in Congo is confirmed to be the Zaire strain of the virus and vaccinations of health workers…
Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphones vulnerable to hacking – Researchers
Samsung’s Galaxy S7 smartphones contain a microchip security flaw, uncovered earlier this year, that put tens of millions of devices…
China orders recall of vaccines from abroad
Chinese investigators said they have recalled faulty vaccines produced by the company Changchun Changsheng Biotechnology, some of which have been…
Ethiopian Authorities Shut Down Internet Amid Regional Violence
Authorities have shut down the Internet in eastern Ethiopia amid an outbreak of violence in the region, a local resident…
Egypt’s record-breaking El-Hadary retires
Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary, who became the oldest player in World Cup history in Russia, has announced his retirement from…
Talks between Iran, U.S. possible on basis of national interests – Minister
The possibility of talks between the U.S. and Iran is possible but would be pointless for Tehran without a clear…
Assassination attempt: Venezuela’s Maduro blames opposition leader
President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela has blamed one of the country’s most prominent opposition leaders for an apparent assassination attempt…
Russia interfered with 2016 U.S. presidential election – Mattis
The Russian Government was responsible for the attacks on the U.S. election process in 2016, U.S. Secretary of Defence, Gen.…
Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib pleads not guilty to money laundering charges
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak pleaded not guilty to money laundering charges slapped on him on Wednesday, as the…
NYSC bans corps members from unauthorised journeys
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig-Gen. Zakari Kazaure, said on Tuesday that to travelling out of…
Lagos nabs 10 miscreants, demolish hideout
The enforcement unit of the Lagos Central Business Districts, CBD, Management office over the weekend arrested ten miscreants popularly refers…
Niniola makes history, hits one million listeners on Spotify
Nigeria’s award winning singer, Niniola on Monday landed another first in the nation’s entertainment industry when she made history with…
Ex-NEMA boss, Sani Sidi sacked for corruption joins Kaduna guber race
Sacked former Director-General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Malam Mohammed Sani Sidi, on Tuesday joined the governorship race in…
Lagos charges accountants to be Smart City compliant
Lagos State Government on Monday underscored the need for accountants to uphold the tenet of the profession which is hinged…
Tantalizer begins raining season promo
Tantalizers Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading Quick Service Restaurant chains has commenced a raining season promotion to reward valuable customers…
Court jails Ship Captain, 9 Crew members for oil theft
A ship captain and 9 screw members of a local vessel, MV Peace, were on Monday sentenced to 12 years…
Political unrest: Edo Accord commends Obaseki on unity in Edo
The Edo Accord Initiative (EAI), a socio-political movement, has commended the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for his mature leadership…
American Kroenke takes over Arsenal
Stan Kroenke moved to the brink of a full takeover of North London Club Arsenal on Tuesday after minority shareholder…
NASS Blockade: UK beams searchlight on Nigeria
The British Government has said that it is closely monitoring political developments in Nigeria following reports of blockade of National…
Ex-presidential Aide, Dudafa loses bid to stop N1.6b fraud trial
A former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Domestic Affairs, Waripamo-Owei Dudafa has lost a no-case submission against…
Ambode’s wife canvasses exclusive breast-feeding for babies
Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has again reminded nursing mothers and pregnant women of the need…
BUK expels 33 students over examination malpractice
The authorities of the Bayero University Kano have expelled 33 students for their alleged involvement in various forms of examination…
Seiyefa appointed Acting Director-General, DSS
Nigeria's acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has appointed Matthew Seiyefa as the Acting Director-General of the Department of State Security,…
Stakeholders harp on effective coordination during rescue operations
Effective coordination among emergency responders has been identified as the most important step during rescue operations.
Police not part of National Assembly’s takeover – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has exonerated the Nigeria Police Force from the Tuesday’s blockage of the…