Year: 2018
ADC vows to dislodge APC in Oyo
Chief Layiwola Olakojo, the Oyo State Coordinator of African Democratic Congress (ADC) claims the party has 2 million members that…
Afghanistan: IS militants behead Taliban commander
Militants loyal to the hardliner Islamic State (IS) group captured and beheaded Taliban commander Mullah Burjan on Wednesday, an official…
Ajimobi named ‘Digital Governor of the Year’
The Nigeria Computers Society (NCS) on Tuesday conferred the award of ‘Digital Governor of the Year’ on Gov. Abiola Ajimobi…
UN marks Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday
The UN will mark 100 years since the birth of the late anti-Apartheid activist, Nelson Mandela, on Wednesday, taking stock…
Australian state calls for more migrants
The South Australian government has called for a greater share of Australia’s migrant intake to be directed to the state.
Lagos CP serves kidnappers, others quit notice
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Imohimi Edgal, on Tuesday warned kidnappers and other criminals to leave the…
Rousing welcome for Bukola Saraki in Ilorin
The Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki was on Tuesday, accorded a heroic reception by a crowd of supporters and…
I ‘misspoke’ during meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin – Trump
Under fire U.S. President Donald Trump tried on Tuesday to calm a storm over his failure to hold Russian President…
Fayemi receives certificate of return from INEC
Dr. Kayode Fayemi and his deputy Chief Bisi Egbeyemi will receive their certificates of return on Wednesday from the Independent…
Fayose makes first public appearance after Ekiti poll
Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State on Tuesday embarked on a road show in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital,…
UN marks Mandela’s 100th birthday
The UN will mark 100 years since the birth of the late anti-Apartheid activist, Nelson Mandela, on Wednesday, taking stock…
Group takes advocacy for PVC collection to motor parks in Lagos
The Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard has intensified its campaign for more participation of residents in the on-going voters registration exercise…
Ambode congratulates Ex-IG, Smith over confirmation as PSC Chairman
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday congratulated former Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Musiliu Smith on his confirmation…
Russia 2018: At last, the ‘War’ is over
Amidst a most stunning ambiance, the 23rd edition of Federation of International Football Associations, FIFA, World Cup, tagged Russia 2018,…
Workers shut ExxonMobil Hq for sacking 860 Nigerian staffers
The Lagos headquarters of ExxonMobil has been shut down by the company’s workers’ unions over the sacking of 860 spy…
Holiday Safety: Lagos charges parents on vigilance
Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Agboola Dabiri has called on parents and guardians to be aware…
Nigerian Govt begins enrolment of military personnel on IPPIS
The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to begin the enrolment of all military personnel on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll…
Protest as flood washes away 6-year old primary school pupil
As floods continue to ravage parts of the country with attendant death tolls, a six-year-old primary school boy identified simply…
MD/CEO of Nestlé Nigeria appointed NECA second VP
Nestlé Nigeria’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. MauricioAlarcon has been appointed as second Vice President of Nigeria Employers…
Ex-Abia Governor, Orji Kalu, arraigned over N7.65bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC on Tuesday re-arraigned a former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, for…
Rivers Internal Revenue Service blocks offices of NDDC
Business activities at the headquarters of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in Port Harcourt were on Tuesday disrupted by…
Photo News: NECA holds Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The 61st Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Employer's Consultative Association took place on Tuesday at the association's secretariat in…
GOtv Boxing Night 15: Fijabi Will Taste Defeat, Boasts Iberu
Experienced light welterweight boxer, Kazeem “Iberu” Ariyo, has warned Olaide “Fijaborn” Fijabi, the African Boxing Union (ABU) welterweight champion, to…
Centenary: Obama pays homage to late Nelson Mandela
Former U.S. president Barack Obama on Tuesday paid homage on Tuesday to the late Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black…
Tasty Time warns against products abuse
A leading beverage manufacturing firm, Tasty Time Ltd has warned the public against using some of its products for substance…
Autism: Lagos Govt promises to build early intervention centres
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday promised to build two early intervention centres in some strategic locations in the state…
Meeting with Putin ‘even better’ than NATO summit – Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his meetings with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Helsinki went better than…
Ambode’s wife advocates IMNCH strategy to tackle maternal child mortality
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode has lend her voice and support to the new Integrated,…
Navy seize 828 bags of contraband rice
The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Ibaka in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom said it seized…
Lagos commend residents’ conduct at World Cup viewing centres
The Lagos State Government has commended residents for their good conduct at the eight World Cup Viewing Centres throughout the…