Year: 2018
Ekiti student dies in ‘juju’ superiority contest
A secondary school student at the Ado Grammar School, Ado Ekiti, Mathew Favour, died on Thursday following injuries he sustained…
Trump hits back at Tillerson, calls him ‘dumb as rock’
U.S. President Donald Trump has hit back at his former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, calling him “dumb as a…
Health: FG to establish regional geriatric centres
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday says it will establish regional geriatric centres at the tertiary health institutions for clinical care.
UN worried over rise in hate speech alarming
The current rise in hate speech, racial tensions and identity-based violence is alarming, the UN Special Adviser on Preventing Genocide,…
For the fourth time, Buhari rejects Electoral Amendment bill
For the fourth time, President Muhammadu Buhari has refused to assent the 2018 Electoral Amendment bill passed by the National…
Trump says he will nominate William Barr as next U.S. Attorney General
U.S. President Donald Trump said in White House on Friday that he will nominate William Barr as his next attorney…
Juventus beat Inter to open 11-point gap at the top
Mario Mandzukic sent Juventus 11 points clear at the top of Serie A after a 1-0 victory over Inter in…
Govt opens Ijora 7Up Bridge, working on Third Mainland, Alaka bridges
The Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing on Friday opened the Ijora 7Up Bridge which was closed to traffic…
GOtv Boxing Night 17: Scorpion Vows To Retire Nurudeen
Ridwan “Scorpion” Oyekola, best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 15, has declared that he will send Nurudeen “Prince” Fatai, former…
Horror as prophetess chokes own sister to death in demon exorcism session
In a spine-chilling incident that shook the village, a self-styled faith healer choked her nine-year-old sister to death by placing…
Before Super Falcons become a spent force
After playing out a pulsating 120 minutes goalless draw against the Bayana Bayana of South Africa, Nigerian senior female soccer…
You must marry my daughter’s corpse, father of girl beaten to death tells suspected boyfriend
It may look weird, but the circumstances of the murder of Ozigie Betty Nwovueze, 32 years old, in Wimpy area…
FSARS recovers 4 stolen cars, arrest car receivers In Lagos
Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-robbery Squad, FSARS on Lagos Island, Lagos have arrested two men alleged to have been…
NSF: Rivers, Bayelsa clinch first gold medals in cycling
Rivers and Bayelsa on Friday in Abuja won their first gold medals of the ongoing 19th National Sports Festival (NSF)…
Family planning can improve national planning – Minister
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, on Friday in Abuja said Family Planning (FP) could serve as…
FSARS smashes 6-man robbery gang in Lagos
Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-robbery Squad, FSARS on Lagos Island, Lagos have arrested a six-man robbery suspects led by…
FG, UNHCR urge Nigerians to get National Identity Number
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Federal Government have called on Nigerians to enrol for the…
Taraba, Benue governors tasked to restore sanity at borders
Tiv Cultural and Social Association in Taraba on Friday called on governors of Taraba and Benue to restore sanity at…
2019: Prelate cautions against exchanging votes for rice
The Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Most Rev. Samuel Uche, has advised Nigerians not to re-elect governors who are…
Almajiri: NGO launches Joint Literacy Development Programme
A Kano State based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Khalifa Dankadai Company (KDC) Foundation, has launched a Joint Literacy Development Programme for…
Niger state to legalize its grazing reserves
The Niger Government on Friday said it would soon gazette all its grazing reserves to legalize their existence.
Delta govt committed to train medical doctors
The Delta Government on Friday renewed its commitment to the training and retraining of medical doctors in the state.
Bayelsa SWAN Week: 14 teams to participate in football competition
No fewer than 14 teams are to participate in the football competition during the 2018 edition of the Bayelsa chapter…
FSARS arrests agent with N5.2m stolen good in Lagos
A concerned trader at Ebute Ero Market, Idumota, Lagos Island, Lagos (named withheld) has invited the operatives of the Federal…
2019: Group pledges massive votes for Buhari
The Buhari Support Organisation (BSO), South West chapter, has pledged to deliver massive votes for the re-election of President Muhammadu…
NSF: Day 2 marred with postponement of events
Just like on the opening day when three sports events were postponed, Day 2 of the 19th National Sports Festival…
NASRDA commits to developing indigenous technology
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on Friday says it is committed to developing the country’s indigenous technology…
Exposure to air pollution causes 7m deaths worldwide annually – WHO
Exposure to air pollution causes seven million deaths worldwide every year and costs an estimated US$ 5.11 trillion in welfare…
Conjunctivitis ‘Appolo’ hits Enugu, ophthalmologist recommends sunglasses
Dr Emeka Ossai, an Ophthalmologist, at the Arema Eye clinic Enugu, has recommended use of sun shades during the dry…
2019: Ex-foreign minister tasks filmmakers to advocate peaceful elections
Prof Ibrahim Gambari, Nigerian former Minister of Foreign Affairs, has urged stakeholders in Nollywood to use their works to advocate…