Year: 2018
GOtv Boxing Night 15: I’ll Punish Dodo, Boasts Houanvoegbe
Republic of Benin boxer, Franc Houanvoegbe, has vowed to make his opponent, Nigeria’s Akeem “Dodo” Sadiku, suffer when they meet…
South African police officers to face trial for allegedly killing Nigerian
The Nigerian Mission in South Africa announced on Friday that police officers implicated in the alleged murder of a Nigerian,…
Duke in Deeper Life: We must defend Nigeria from those who seek to desecrate it
Former Governor of Cross Rivers State, Donald Duke visited the Deeper Life Bible Church’s headquarters on Thursday, charging Nigerians to…
Buhari is serious about protection of human rights – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the protection of human rights is a cardinal objective…
9-year-old girl showcases website, mobile app in Lagos
Miss Emmanuella Oziofu, a nine-year-old child prodigy and grade five pupil of Skycrest School Lagos, on Friday showcased her website,…
Former IGP, Coomassie buried in Katsina
The remains of the former Inspector-General of Police and Chairman, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Alhaji Ibrahim Coomassie was buried in…
3 killed, many injured as train crushes commercial bus in Lagos
Three persons died and many others were injured when a train hit a commercial bus at Pen Cinema railway crossing…
Why I declare early for 2019 Presidential Election – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said he declared his intention to contest the 2019 Presidential Election early in order to…
Awka residents commend Gov. Obiano over Okada ban
Some residents in Awka, the Anambra capital, on Friday lauded Gov. Wille Obiano for banning commercial motorcycles, the News Agency…
Danfodiyo varsity gets new Registrar
The Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) has appointed Malam Nurudeen Belko as its new Registrar.
Zimbabwe’s tobacco sales rise before selling season
Zimbabwe’s tobacco sales have reached a record high of 237.1 million kg with a week to go before the selling…
Flood: Kaduna Govt urges residents to keep drains clean
The Kaduna State Government has called on residents to regularly keep the drains clean to avert flooding.
Nigeria Air has potential to boost nation’s economy – Economist
The newly unveiled National Carrier, Nigeria Air has the potential to boost the nation’s economy if professionally managed, expert says.
Salary: Abia commissioner calls for early resolution of FAAC impasse
The Commissioner for Information in Abia, Chief John Okiyi, has called for quick resolution of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee…
10 women benefit from breast cancer treatment
An NGO, Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN), Ondo State chapter, on Friday said it has treated 10 breast cancer…
Gov. Ikpeazu accused of poor performance
Mr Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Media Assistant to Dr Alex Otti, has accused the Abia Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, of performing…
`Why accidents occur on Badagry/Seme expressway’
The Badagry Unit of Federal Road Safety Corps says driving against traffic contributes largely to accidents on the Badagry-Seme expressway.
Covenant University graduates 238 first class honours
A total of 238 students of Covenant University in Ota, Ogun, on Friday graduated with first class honours’ degrees at…
Migration: Italian PM says EU finally accepting our arguments
Italy’s hardline positions on immigration are making inroads in the European Union, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Friday…
Chimamanda Adichie receives honorary degree from Duke University
Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has received an honorary degree from the prestigious Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
Turkey, Netherlands agree to normalise ties
Turkey and the Netherlands have agreed to normalise ties, Turkey’s foreign ministry said on Friday, restoring relations that have been…
Buhari reiterates readiness to assist African countries
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday reiterated Nigeria’s readiness to assist African countries in distress.
Enyimba FC’s return to Aba no longer feasible – Commissioner
The Commissioner for Information in Abia, Chief John Okiyi, has said that the government’s plan for Enyimba International FC to…
Lagos needs private schools to achieve 2020 Education For All
Mrs Ronke Soyombo, Director-General, Quality Assurance Office, Lagos State Ministry of Education, says collaboration between the state government and private…
Election: Pakistan gives army broad judicial powers
Pakistan’s election authorities have granted broad judicial powers to the powerful military at polling stations during the July 25 general…
EU ministers question post-Brexit relations proposal
EU ministers for European affairs met Friday for initial discussions on Britain’s proposals for the future relationship after Brexit, with…
South Sudanese parties postpone signing of peace deal
South Sudan’s negotiating parties have postponed the signing of a “preliminary” power-sharing deal in neighboring Sudan, an official said on…
Hoodlums: Kaduna University seeks deployment of NSCDC personnel
Authorities of Kaduna State University (KASU) on Friday urged the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NCSDC) to deploy more…
34,000 Cameroonian refugees in Cross River – SEMA
The Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Friday said that over 34,000 Cameroonians, were currently taking refuge in…
APC to Fayemi: Prioritise employment, workers’ welfare
Youths under the aegis of the APC in the South-south geo-political zone have advised the newly governor-elect of Ekiti, Dr…