Year: 2018
Host Russia put five goals past hapless Saudi Arabia in World Cup opener
Host Russia demolish hapless Saudi Arabia 5-0 on Thursday in World Cup opener to signify their intention to win the…
TBoss Nominated For Best Actress
BBnaija 2017 finalist TBoss has been nominated for Best Actress in Nollywood at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival.
Eid-el-Fitr: Saraki calls for sustained prayers
President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has called for sustained prayers for peace in the country as he congratulated…
U.S returns stolen Christopher Columbus letter
The U.S. on Thursday returned a stolen copy of a 500-year-old letter by Italian explorer Christopher Columbus about his discovery…
Diarrhoea kills 6 in Niger
he Executive Director, Niger state Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA), Dr Yahaya Na’uzo, has confirmed the death of six…
LASTMA warns passengers against defending erring drivers
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority LASTMA) on Thursday warned commuters against defending erring drivers arrested by its officers and…
Mo Abudu To Make Movie From Wole Soyinka’s Play
Movie producer and Ebonylife Tv boss Mo Abudu is set to produce a feature film ''Death and the King’s Horseman''…
Suspected Peace Corps member arrested with pistol
The Bayelsa Police command on Thursday confirmed the arrest of one Seiyefa Okorie, a 33-year-old suspected member of the Peace…
Court strikes out case against 5 OAU students
A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ile-Ife, Osun on Thursday, struck out a case of alleged misdemeanor and assault filed against…
Another mosque attack claims 3 lives in South Africa
A mosque attack in South Africa’s Western Cape province left three people dead and more injured, the second such incident…
Lagos to punish 2 environmental sanitation officers
The Lagos State Government says it will punish two officers of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) for misconduct.
Nigeria to receive another $500m Abacha loot
In addition to the $322 million recovered from Switzerland, Nigeria will soon repatriate another $500 million which late Sani Abacha…
Eid-el Fitr: Depot owners assure 24-hours product availability
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association (DAPPMA) on Friday assured 24-hours petroleum products availability and loading to filling stations…
Russia 2018: Putin says he can’t wish Saudi Arabia success today
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday joked he could not wish Saudi Arabia success in the opening match of the…
Adamawa ordered to pay N660m to 659 sacked teachers
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) on Thursday ordered the Adamawa government to pay N660 million to 659 sacked…
Osinbajo arrives in Benin on 2-day visit
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Thursday afternoon arrived in Benin for a two-day official visit to the state.
Eid el-Fitr: Passengers struggle for flight tickets
Many passengers on Thursday struggled for flight tickets at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to travel for the Eid…
Enugu flags off 2018 free anti-rabies vaccination
The Enugu State Government on Thursday flagged off free Anti-Rabies Vaccination on dogs and cats in the state for the…
Kirr-Machar meeting will diffuse tension – Experts
Experts on Thursday said the much-awaited meeting between President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar will help diffuse tension…
Buhari promises to deepen relationships with allies
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will continue to deepen relationships with her allies, particularly those with whom she shares mutual…
Lagos Govt. urged to regulate plastic waste
Blossom Africa Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, on Thursday urged Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration to intensify efforts to regulate the increasing…
EU sanctions 6 human smugglers
The European Union (EU) on Thursday announced the sanctions against six human smugglers in a statement.
Russia 2018: Video review system makes debut
If the strongest advocates of Video Assistant Referees are to be believed, World Cup football will never be the same…
Immigration Service loses Deputy Comptroller-General
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Thursday announced the death of its Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) in charge of Border Management,…
Eid-el-Fitri: Prices of tomatoes, pepper, chicken increase in Lagos markets
Ahead of Eid-el-Fitri celebration on Friday, prices of tomatoes, pepper and chicken have increased in major markets in Lagos
Russia 2018: Salah set for injury comeback
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has recovered from a shoulder injury and will play in their World Cup opener against Uruguay,…
Study reveals inhaling smoke can cause dementia
Inhaling smoke from the indoor wood fires may not only cause asthma and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, but…
Police kill 3 suspected kidnappers
The Police Command in Taraba on Thursday said it had killed three suspected kidnappers who had been terrorising residents around…
Anambra Govt to spend N4.1bn on farming
The Anambra Government says it will spend N4.1 billion on strategic agricultural development initiative in the 2018 planting season.
Georgian President backs influential billionaire for Prime Minister
Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili backed an influential billionaire on Thursday to become Prime Minister, a day after the abrupt resignation…