Year: 2018
Uruguay join Russia in knockout stage as Egypt, Saudi Arabia crash out
Uruguay's slender victory over Saudi Arabia ensured that they and host nation Russia reached the last 16 of the World…
A Case for Early Childhood Education in Nigeria
Education is a vital investment for human and economic development and is influenced by the environment within which it exists.…
MKO Abiola’s son joins race for APC Youth leader
Ahead of this weekend's National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, holding in Abuja, the son of late…
$50.5 oil benchmark sensible for 2018 budget – Experts
Some experts in the oil and gas industry on Wednesday said there was no cause for alarm over the increase…
Late budget signing creates shocks in economy – Don
Prof Evans Osabouhien, a Senior Economist at the Covenant University, Sango-Ota, Ogun, on Wednesday decried the late passage and signing…
Road construction: LASTMA adopts new strategy to enhance free movement
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Wednesday lauded motorists and commuters for their understanding, support and cooperation since…
Ferry disaster: Divers, underwater drone join search
Divers and an underwater drone on Wednesday joined a fleet of rescue vessels in Indonesia’s search for no fewer than…
NSE: Transactions defy 2018 budget signing
Investors on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday failed to react positively to the 2018 budget signed by President,…
Nigeria spends N643.6bn servicing domestic debt – DMO
The Federal Government spent N643.6 billion on servicing the nation’s domestic debt for January to March, says the Debt Management…
Nigeria’s development beyond ethnicity, religion – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the rapid development of Nigeria beyond ethnicity, religion and geographical lines, will remain a driving force…
Yobe returnees embark on massive farming
Returnees to communities in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe have embarked on massive cultivation of farmlands as the rainy…
U.S. pullout from UNHRC disrespectful – Russia
The U.S. decision to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) demonstrates its disrespect for the international body,…
Nigeria, Ecuador to sign visa free deal
The Ecuadorian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Deopoldo Rovayo, says his country and Nigeria have agreed to sign a visa free…
2018 budget: Buhari expresses concern over adjustments
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday expressed concern over adjustments made to the 2018 budget by the National Assembly, saying the…
Ronaldo sends Morocco out of 2018 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo continued his sensational start to the World Cup with the winner as Portugal knocked Morocco out of the…
National Assembly unperturbed by Buhari’s budget concerns
The Deputy Majority Leader in the Senate, Alh. Bala Ibn Na’allah, on Wednesday said that the National Assembly was unperturbed…
Group canvasses more women participation in politics
A group, operating under the auspices of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard has urged women to take advantage of the current…
27 suspected illegal miners arrested
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it arrested 27 illegal miners in Imo, Plateau, Sokoto, Kaduna and…
Osun Guber: Sen. Omoworare declares intention to contest
Sen. Babajide Omoworare representing Osun East Senatorial District in the Senate has declared his intention to contest in the Sept.…
Phone dealer dies after hot chase by FSARS
A member of the Mobile Phone Dealers and Technician Association of Nigeria in Abeokuta, Ogun State has died after a…
CBN instrumental to Nigeria’s economic growth – Don
Dr Terhemba Wuam, an Associate Professor of Economic History with Kaduna State University, on Wednesday, commended the Central Bank of…
KOWA Party National Publicity Secretary resigns
The National Publicity Secretary of Kowa party, Mr Kunle Lawal on Wednesday confirmed his resignation as the party’s image maker.
Sex for mark: OAU sacks randy professor
The Management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile Ife on Wednesday sacked Professor Richard Akindele for allegedly demanding sex…
BBNaija’s Alex Clears Air On Hacked Twitter Account
Former big brother housemate Alex has come out to give accurate information about what happened to her Twitter account.
EFCC slams ex-Gov Dakingari with 15-Count Criminal Charge
After eluding operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for over one month, former governor of Kebbi State,…
Tonto Dikeh Shares Prayer Benefits
Mother of one, actress and philanthropist Tonto Dikeh who is born again and a radical for Jesus has shared some…
N24bn Police Pension Fraud: Court Overrules Defence, Admits Suspect’s Statements
The trial-within-trial of Veronica Onyegbula, who is standing trial along with a former director at the Police Pension Office, Esai…
Big brands battle off pitch at Russia 2018
Soccer fans on Wednesday craving a Kit Kat, Snickers or Bounty snack at Russia’s World Cup soccer stadiums need to…
68.5million people displaced globally – UNHCR
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Wednesday announced that about 68.5million persons were currently displaced by conflicts…
Absence of Defendants Stalls Arraignment of Ex-Gov Dakingari for N700m Fraud
The arraignment of a former governor of Kebbi State, Usman Saidu Dakingari alongside three others before a Federal High Court…