Year: 2018
Buhari to supporters: Stop campaigning for my re-election now
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has told his numerous supporters to stop campaigning for his re-election now until the time stipulated…
2019 Hajj: Oyo pilgrims, states to fly directly from Ibadan airport – Ajimobi
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has stated that beginning from 2019, pilgrims from the state and other neighbouring states…
Oyo goes tough on human traffickers
Oyo State Government has vowed to bring to book any culprit found culpable in human trafficking in the state.
19-year old girl drugs friend, steals her N.9m property
The police at the Ilasan Division of the Lagos State Police Command, Lekki, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria have arrested a 19-year…
Buhari commiserates with Kebbi on flood disasters
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his sympathy with the people of Kebbi State on the flood disasters that have destroyed…
Buhari departs Abuja for Togo Sunday to attend ECOWAS Summit, others
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Sunday for Lome, Republic of Togo, to participate in two high-level meetings.
AYG: Federation satisfied with team’s performance – Official
Fatai Atanda, member of the technical committee, Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF) on Saturday scored the performance of Nigeria’s hockey contingent…
Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line 80% completed – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says that Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail project is about 80 per cent completed and will…
NBC fines DAAR Communications
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has fined DAAR Communications (owner of AIT/Raypower) N500,000 for persistent violation of the provisions of…
Flood: Buhari commiserates with govt, people of Kebbi
President Muhammadu Buhari has sympathised with the people of Kebbi on the flood disasters that destroyed farmlands, crops and homes.
Kwankwaso’s defection will not affect APC – Ganduje
The Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje says the defection of Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso and other lawmakers to the…
Certificate Fraud: Osun PDP Guber candidate Senator Adeleke Exposed
Senator Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke, Osun state PDP gubernatorial candidate, does not have the West African School Certificate and he did…
FAAN conducts mock emergency exercise at Lagos airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Friday night conducted a mock emergency exercise at the Murtala Muhammed Airport…
Late Hashidu was our emblem of peace – Sardauna Gombe
Malam Jamil Gwamna, the Sardauna Gombe, says Alhaji Abubakar Hashidu, the first elected governor of Gombe State was an emblem…
2018 Hajj: 540 Kano State intending pilgrims transported to Saudi Arabia
The first batch of 540 Kano State intending pilgrims have been transported to Saudi Arabia for the 2018 hajj. The…
LAUTECH: NANS appeals to Oyo govt. against tuition fee increment
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has appealed to the Oyo State Government not to increase tuition fee at…
Hajj 2018: Don’t overstay in Madinah, NAHCON warns Nigerian pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has cautioned state pilgrims agencies against allowing their pilgrims to stay beyond eight…
Ganduje swears in new Grand Khadi
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Friday swore – in Khadi Tijani Yusuf as new acting Grand Khadi of…
Oshiomhole relieved Ortom left APC
Mr Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that the party was relieved that Gov.…
Political Campaigns: Be mindful of electoral law – Presidency tells APC Supporters
The Presidency has appealed to supporters of All Progressives Congress (APC) to mindful of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s timetable…
Millions of people unknowingly infected with hepatitis – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised an alarm over millions of people who have viral hepatitis but are unaware…
Resolve election dispute at courts – UN envoy tells Mali
The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative and Head of UN Mission for Mali, Mahamat Annadif, said any dispute over the forthcoming…
NBA-African: World players meet in Pretoria Africa Game
NBA players with direct ties to Africa will play a world team in the third NBA Africa Game next month…
Diddy links up with Wizkid, to come ‘back home’
American rapper, record producer and entrepreneur Sean Combs aka Diddy has expressed his desire to come ‘back home’ after meeting…
Union confirms killing of Nigerian in South Africa
The Nigerian community in South Africa has confirmed the killing of Mr Chibuzo Nwankwo, a 42-year-old member from Enugu State.
IBB mourns former Gov. Hashidu
Former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida, on Friday, described the death of former Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Abubakar Hashidu, as…
Photos: Agent of Importer of military uniforms arrested
The agent of the importer of military uniforms into Nigeria has been detained. The unidentified agent was arrested by officials…
Ronaldo avoids jail, to pay $22m to Spanish taxman
Spanish tax authorities have conceded that football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo should pay close to 19 million euros ($22 million) to…
Gov Okorocha offers N20m bounty to fish out killer of APC chairman
The sum of N20 million has been staked as reward for anyone with information concerning the killer of Ideato North…
World witnesses longest Eclipse of the moon, spectacle in Abuja
The longest “blood moon” eclipse this century began on Friday, coinciding with Mars’ closest approach in 15 years to treat…