Year: 2018
Court adjourns El-Zakzaky’s arraignment
A Kaduna High Court on Wednesday adjourned the arraignment of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim…
World Cup: Five times VAR made a difference
The following fact box details five times a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) made an impact at the World Cup. France…
Austria to decide about future air defence jets
Austria plans to decide by year-end which fighter jets to use for its air defence in the future, the Defence…
FSARS arrests 3 warehouse managers for stealing employer’s N32.5m goods
Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-robbery Squad, FSARS, Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos Island, Lagos have arrested three warehouse managers for…
French military helicopter crashes in Côte d’Ivoire
A French military helicopter crashed in Côte d’Ivoire while on a training mission, killing the pilot and seriously wounding a…
Russia 2018: “Most definitely” coming home – Prince Harry
Britain’s Prince Harry confidently predicted that England would lift the World Cup as Gareth Southgate’s men prepare for their semi-final…
In spite of differences, alliance ‘stronger together’ – NATO chief
NATO members disagree on many issues including a new Russian gas pipeline to Germany, but the alliance is stronger together…
Failed Afghan Asylum seeker deported from Germany kills self
A failed Afghan Asylum seeker deported from Germany on July 4 has killed himself in Kabul, officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Former German Chancellor Schroede marries latest wife in Seoul
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, 74, and his latest wife, Kim So Yeon, 48, were married in the South Korean…
Food Security: NCWS to organise Food Fair
The National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS), says it is organising a food fair in Abuja, in collaboration with Travel…
A Patriot’s Mesmerizing Ripples
I have been privileged to travel to a couple of countries, some in real life and others in my dreams.…
Lagos to storm National Youth Games with 300 athletes — LSSC D-G
Lagos State will storm the National Youth Games in Ilorin with 300 athletes, the Director-General, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC),…
‘Wind blowing in the direction of peace’ in Africa’
Secretary General, United Nations, António Guterres concluded the second annual UN-African Union conference in Addis Ababa, as part of ongoing…
2014 mine disaster: Company executives sentenced to 22 years
A Turkish Court sentenced mining Company Executives to up to 22 years in prison on Wednesday over their role in…
Africa: FG Supports Google’s next billion users plan
In line with its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, especially its strategy to diversify the economy by making technology an…
We’re working to restore power supply – Rivers Council Chairman
Mr Rowland Sekibo, Chairman, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers, on Wednesday said that the council was working to restore…
Reps to Nigerian Govt: Pay 33% pension arrears to retirees
The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to ensure payment of 33 per cent pension savings…
Reforms: Daura zonal APC commends Nigerian govt. strides
The Daura zonal office of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina state has commended the giant strides of the…
MURIC hails Law School for calling Amasa to bar in hijab
Prof. Ishaq Akintola has commended the Nigerian Law School, the body of Benchers and the Council of Legal Education for…
Tight security as El-Zakzaky, wife appear in court
The leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and his wife, Zeenat, Wednesday arrived at the…
FAAC rejects NNPC revenue figures again
The monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting has again ended in a stalemate as Federal and state governments reject…
Japanese PM visits flood disaster zone
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited flood-stricken parts of Japan on Wednesday as the death toll from the worst weather disaster…
Duterte apologises to “all-forgiving” God for stupid remarks
President Rodrigo Duterte of Philippines has said he was “sorry” for calling God stupid, which has triggered public outrage in…
Lagos Assembly reconstitutes standing committees
Nine months after the dissolution of its standing committees, Lagos State House of Assembly has reconstituted such committees.
Killer bandits attack villages in Sokoto state
Armed bandits attacked villages around Gandi in Rabah Local Government of Sokoto State, killing an unspecified number of people, the…
Why I want to rule Ekiti again – Fayemi
Dr Kayode Fayemi, All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Saturday election in Ekiti, on Tuesday said he wanted to…
Lagos to upgrade community stadia to int’l standard
The Director-General of Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Babatunde Bank-Anthony, has said the government had given approval to upgrade all…
Enugu inaugurates Traditional Wrestling board
The Enugu State Government has inaugurated its board for traditional wrestling to ensure the sport’s growth.
Ekiti Guber: President Buhari’s remarks at APC campaign rally
I am happy to be here in Ekiti State, and among the good people of Ekiti. Ekiti State people are…
NCPC boss tells Christians to intensify prayer for nation’s peace, progress
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), on Wednesday, urged Christians to intensify their prayers for the peace and…