Year: 2018
Nigerian govt begins sharing of $322 million Abacha loot to poor homes
The federal government says it will commence disbursement of the recovered $322 million Abacha loot through Conditional Cash Transfers (CCT)…
Ex-Ghanaian Vice President Amissah-Arthur is dead
Former Vice President of Ghana Kwesi Amissah-Arthur is dead, local media reported early Friday.
Insurgency: Adamawa returnees commend Victim Support Fund
Returnees affected by insurgency in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa have lauded the Victim Support Fund (VSF) for providing…
EU migrant deal: UNICEF raises question of child safety
UNICEF on Friday, raised the question of child safety after EU deal on migrant camps.
Football fans call on Africa to boycott World Cup
Football fans in Ebonyi on Friday called on African countries to boycott subsequent World Cup competitions in resentment to the…
New study shows that human beings now have longer lifespan
A new study of Italian centenarians published Thursday concluded that human longevity is slowly increasing and that contrary to past…
Migration: EU pledges to strengthen external borders
European leaders struggled to overcome deep divisions on migration at a tense EU summit that dragged into the early morning…
Nigeria to reconsider 500% tariff on local beverages
The Federal Government would reconsider the 500 per cent tariff on local beverages, Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and…
Bulgarian govt survives parliamentary vote of no confidence
The Bulgarian government survived a parliamentary vote of no confidence on Friday brought by the opposition Socialists, who said the…
Yobe IDPs resettle 24 hrs after closure of last camp
Barely 24 hours after the closure of the last Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp at Pompomari in Damaturu, Yobe, the…
Putin-Trump summit: Experts expect limited impact on Russia-U.S. ties
Experts on Friday said little could be expected from the Putin-Trump meeting, as the two sides are unlikely to end…
Madagascar to hold Presidential Election in November
Madagascar will hold the first round of presidential elections in November with the second round due in December, Prime Minister,…
Zimbabwe: Grenade caused blast at campaign rally – Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe said a grenade caused the explosion that killed two people at a campaign rally he…
Tanker Explosion: Gov. Ambode describes incident sad, unfortunate
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has described the tanker explosion which occurred on Thursday at the Otedola Bridge inward…
Buhari arrives Katsina for 2-day official visit
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday arrived Katsina, for a two-day official visit.
Ali Baba Reacts To Lagos /Ibadan Fire Accident
In the wake of yesterday's inferno in Lagos, legendary comedian Ali Baba has reacted in a statement he released on…
Dogara wants Ministers of State positions reserve for youths
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on Thursday advocated for the setting aside Ministers of State positions…
Why FAAC meeting ended in deadlock – Adeosun
The Minister for Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, says the Federation Accounts Allocation Meeting (FAAC) ended in a deadlock on Wednesday…
President Buhari signs 2 new bills into law
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday assented to two new bills, Sen. Ita Enang, the Presidential Liaison to the National Assembly…
Final group tables at Russia 2018
Following the conclusion of six matches in each of the eight groups at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia…
Tanker explosion: Our timely response saved more lives – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday evening visited the scene of the tanker explosion which occurred on Otedola…
Eritrea-Ethiopia: UN chief welcomes ‘first concrete step’
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the high-level visit of a delegation from Eritrea to neighbouring Ethiopia which began on…
Ghana’s Akufo-Addo fires electoral commission head
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has fired the head of the country’s Electoral Commission for “misbehaviour and incompetence”, Information Minister…
LASU appoints new Registrar, Bursar
The Lagos State University (LASU) has announced the appointments of a new Registrar and a Bursar.
PDP ignorant of electoral rules – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s call on INEC to cancel its just concluded National…
Plateau killings: Attacks violate global humanitarian law – UN
The UN on Friday voiced concerns over the violent conflicts between herdsmen and farmers in West and Central Africa, with…
Photo News: Buhari receives King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (K1)
President Muhammadu Buhari receives King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal K1, a Yoruba (Fuji) singer, who sings the popular #SaiBaba song, today…
World Bank Approves $2.1bn Loan For Nigeria
The World Bank has approved a $2.1bn loan for Nigeria to invest in nutrition, electricity, fiscal transparency, polio eradication, women’s…
INEC denies secret meeting with a political party
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied the allegation of holding any secret meeting with officials or leaders of…
Buhari sad over Lagos tanker fire, condoles with govt
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and sorrow over the Thursday’s fire incident in Lagos where many people are feared…