Year: 2018
Foundation raises alarm over increasing number of orphans
An Ilorin-based Non-Governmental Organisation, Islamic Orphanage Foundation, on Sunday in Ilorin expressed worry over the killings in the country, saying…
We will continue to register parties that meet requirements – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will continue to register any association that meet legal requirements for registration…
Rule with fear of God, Cleric tells politicians
A cleric, Rev. Olatoye Adesoji of Methodist Cathedral, Okitipupa, Ondo State on Sunday urged politicians in the country to rule…
I can make Shekau surrender: Ex-Boko Haram commander
A 32 year-old former Boko Haram Commander, Rawana Goni, has appealed to the Nigerian military authorities to allow him make…
2019 elections: Princewill tasks Rivers APC on choice of guber candidate
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, Prince Tonye Princewill, says the party will win the 2019…
Polio: Cross River to immunise 808,470 children
The Cross River Government on Sunday said it is targeting no fewer than 808, 470 children across the state for…
Terry Tha Rapman Dishes Out ”The Life Of Joe Spazm”
Terry Tha Rapman has released video for his latest song titled ''The Life Of Joe Spazm'' featuring DJ Jimmy Jatt.
World Cup: FIFA sanctions Russia, 3 others
The Disciplinary Committee of world football governing body FIFA has warned and imposed fines of different sums on the Football…
Russia dump Spain out of 2018 World Cup
Host Russia have sent Spain crashing out of the 2018 World Cup after winning a penalty shoot-out on Sunday.
Russia 2018: NFF to review Super Eagles’ performance
Bitrus Bewarang, the National Technical Director of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), says the federation’s technical chiefs will soon review the…
Nigeria needs more of Community Policing now — Ex-police boss
Former Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba said on Sunday that for Nigeria to drastically reduce crime and terrorist activities,…
Osun 2018: Don’t sell your votes, APC aspirant tells electorate
Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant in the Sept. 22 governorship election in Osun, has urged voters…
2019: Former IGP cautions against election disruptions
Former Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba on Sunday appealed to officers of the Nigerian Police Force not to allow…
Sudan, South Sudan agree on ceasefire
The Republic of Sudan and its neighbour, South Sudan, have agreed on a permanent ceasefire to ensure sustainable peace in…
Tanker explosion: Lagos issues 30-day ultimatum to articulated vehicles to obtain Road Worthiness Certificate
Following the tragic tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge inward Ojodu Berger along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway which claimed lives and property, the…
2019: Vote wisely, Activist tells Nigerians
A woman activist, Mrs Ayisha Osori, has urged Nigerians to participate actively in the nation’s political process and vote wisely…
Volunteerism key to communities development – LASG
The Lagos State Government at the weekend said self-help through volunteerism is the key to developing communities in the state.
SERAP to Buhari: Sharing $322m Abacha loot to households mis-targeted
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has said the plan by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to share…
Remuneration not a problem of NPF — Ex-police boss
A former Inspector General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba said on Sunday that what men and women of the Nigerian…
Macron’s visit: Lagos announces traffic diversion in Alausa, African Shrine axis
Ahead of the historic visit of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron to Lagos, the State Government on Sunday announced…
Without Messi, Ronaldo, who will reign at this World Cup?
The World Cup in Russia lost football’s two biggest stars in one afternoon with Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo’s…
French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Afrika Shrine Tuesday
French leader Emmanuel Macron will on Tuesday visit the Afrika Shrine, a nightclub in Lagos founded by Nigerian music legend…
Police arrest 5 IPOB members over attack on Nwodo’s home
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested and paraded five members of proscribed IPOB linked to the attack on the…
Kenyan President absent at AU meeting
Urgent state matters have forced President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya to deploy his Foreign Affairs cabinet secretary, Monica Juma, to…
Waow! Wizkid booked for 3 years
Nigerian pop singer and songwriter Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has been booked for shows for the next three…
Senate President Bukola Saraki seeks removal of security chiefs
The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has called for the removal of “incapable” security chiefs in the country over the…
Photo News: Osinbajo, Tinubu, Dangote at Burial of Pastor Bakare’s mom
The funeral service of Madam Abigail Ebudola Bakare, mother of Pastor Tunde Bakare took place in Abeokuta today, with Vice-President…
End of an era for Messi, Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi saw their World Cup dreams snuffed out on Saturday as French teenager Kylian Mbappe flew…
Police arrest notorious bandit, recover arms in Zamfara
The Zamfara state police command said it has arrested a suspected notorious bandit (name withheld) in Gurusu town in Bukkuyum…
Court strikes out suit challenging Arabambi-led Ogun Labour Party
A federal high court in Abeokuta has struck out a suit challenging the Abayomi Arabambi-led executive of Labour Party in…