Year: 2018
2019: South East will negotiate with presidential aspirants – Gov. Umahi
Chairman of the South East Governors Forum and Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi says the zone will negotiate with whomever it…
Suicide bomber: 20 killed at anti-Taliban political party rally in Pakistan
A suicide bomber blew himself up at a rally by an anti-Taliban political party in Pakistan, killing 20 people, including…
CBN injects $210m into Forex market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday injected 210 million dollars into the inter-bank Foreign Exchange market to meet…
Senators disagree over coalition against Buhari
Sen. Philip Gyunka (PDP-Nasarawa), on Tuesday hailed the alliance of 39 political parties ahead of 2019 general elections, saying it…
Conflict: Women, children paying ‘stark cost’ in Africa’s Sahel – Mohammed
Women and children are paying what they called the “stark cost” of conflict in countries across Africa’s Sahel region, UN…
Ethiopia/Eritrea: UN hails historic joint peace declaration
The UN Security Council has described the Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship signed by the leaders of Eritrea and…
World Cup: Enugu governor redeems N5m Super Eagles pledge
The Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has fulfilled his N5 million pledge to the Super Eagles for their performance at…
Germany ‘totally controlled by Russia’ – Trump
Germany is “totally controlled by Russia” due to its North Stream gas pipeline deal with Moscow, U.S. President Donald Trump…
State police solution to insecurity – Sen. Zwingina
Former Senate Deputy Leader, Jonathan Zwingina, said the establishment of state police was the ultimate solution to tackling insecurity in…
Buhari orders immediate evacuation of late ambassador’s corpse
President Muhammadu Buhari commiserated with the family, government and people of Edo over the death of Ambassador Queen Worlu, Nigerian…
SON seals 21 warehouses with substandard textiles in Kano
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), has sealed 21 warehouses in Kano, which housed fake and substandard textiles.
Buhari to discuss killing of Nigerians with visiting South African president
Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama says issue of security of Nigerians living in South Africa will be part of discussion…
Lagos opens completed portion of Badagry Expressway to traffic
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday directed that the completed portions of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway from Eric Moore…
France zoom into FIFA World Cup Final after beating Belgium 1-0
France have qualified for the FIFA World Cup final in Russia after beating Belgium 1-0 in the Semi-final on Tuesday.
Ekiti poll: Don’t waste your votes on PDP, Buhari tells electorate
President Muhamadu Buhari on Tuesday asked the electorate in Ekiti not to waste their votes in Saturday’s governorship election on…
Williams beats Giorgi to zoom into Wimbledon Semi-final
Serena Williams recovered from a set behind to seal her place in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
Omo-Agege: House endorses 180 days suspension
The House of Representatives on Tuesday endorsed the recommendations of a joint ad hoc committee of the National Assembly, which…
Ekiti Guber: Commission to sanction erring police officers
The Police Service Commission (PSC) said it would discipline any police officer found wanting in the discharge of his or…
Juventus sign Real Madrid superstar, Ronaldo for £105m
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is set to join Juventus, the Spanish club have confirmed.
Cristiano Ronaldo off to Juventus
Real Madrid on Tuesday announced the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to Italy’s Juventus, with the Portuguese superstar saying the time…
Buhari to Ekiti electorate: Don’t waste your votes, elect Fayemi
President Muhamadu Buhari on Tuesday asked the electorate in Ekiti not to waste their votes in Saturday’s governorship election.
APC Mega Rally: Fayose commends Ekiti people for staying indoors
Lanre Babalola Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has commended the people of the state for heeding his directive to…
FG to shutdown Third Mainland Bridge for repair
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr. Adedamola Kuti, said on Tuesday that consultations had begun for the closure…
Man arrainged for impersonating BEDC staff
The police in Benin, Edo State, have arrainged a 34-year-old man, Ikechukwu Sunday, before an Evboriaria Special Grade Court, for…
LASU approves promotion of 11 Associate Professors to Professor
The Governing Council of the Lagos State University, LASU, has approved the promotion of 11 Associate Professors to the rank…
PDP stole all Nigeria’s money – Tinubu
Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Obasanjo calls for more women participation in politics
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday in Abuja, called for the participation of more women in politics to ensure sustainable…
El-Zakzaky’s trial: Police ban processions in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has announced total ban on all processions ahead of the trial of Shia leader, Ibrahim…
Why private universities produce many first class graduates
Prof. Ayandiji Aina, Vice-Chancellor, Caleb University, Imota near Lagos, on Tuesday, said that private universities are able to produce many…
Third Mainland Bridge to be closed for repairs
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Adedamola Kuti, said on Tuesday that consultations had begun for the closure…