Year: 2018
N42billion debt: MRS Holdings, AMCON agree to settle out of court
In a bid to settle out of court the debt of N40billion,Asset management Corporation of Nigeria AMCON and MRS Holding…
Debbie Odutayo is Head Judge for 2018 AMVCAs
As preparations shift into gear for the forthcoming sixth edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Africa…
President Trump opens up on his wife’s whereabouts
President Donald Trump of the United States of America has reacted to the controversy surrounding the whereabouts of his wife,…
Group to establish Rice Incubation Centre
Synergos, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), is set to establish a Rice Incubation Centre in Benue, to enable rice farmers to…
RRS arrests barons for importing disabled children to beg in Lagos
The Decoy Team of the Rapid Response Squad has arrested seven barons for importing eight physically challenged children into Lagos…
Adamawa communities reject IDPs
About 5,200 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Adamawa, have relocated to Gombe State after they were rejected by their host…
Delta plans special budget for reproductive health
The Delta Government says it plans to create a specific budget line for reproductive health issues in 2019 to improve…
3 men arrested for alleged gang-rape
The Lagos State Police Command says it has in its custody three men alleged to have gang-raped a 15-year-old girl…
Agency disburses N3.6m cash to fire victims
The Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) says it has disbursed N3.6 million to 42 victims of fire outbreaks in…
Super Eagles lose again in World Cup friendly
Nigeria's Super Eagles have again lost 1-o to Czech Republic in a friendly match in preparation for the World Cup…
Egyptian President pardons 712 prisoners
President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt on Wednesday pardoned 712 prisoners, the state news agency MENA said on Wednesday, and security…
Oyo releases N9.7bn for local government workers’ salaries, pensions
The Oyo State Government on Wednesday disclosed that over N9bn has been disbursed for the payment of salaries and pensions…
British Govt donates books to Army depot
The British Government on Wednesday donated books to the Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria to enhance reading culture among soldiers.
Migrant shipwreck: Tunisian PM sacks interior minister
Tunisian Prime Minister, Youssef Chahed, on Wednesday sacked Interior Minister, Lotfi Braham, after a Europe-bound migrant ship sank off the…
Businessman Sent To Prison For Duping Partner $70,000
A 51-year old businessman, Chidiebere Onuoha has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrates Court for allegedly obtaining $70,000 (N26,200,000) from…
South Sudan’s Kiir agrees to hold peace talks
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has agreed to hold peace talks with rebel leader, Riek Machar, as the international…
Herbalist sentenced to death for armed robbery
An Osun State High Court, Ile-Ife Division, on Wednesday, sentenced a 38-year-old herbalist, Jeremiah Idowu, to death for armed robbery.
Nigerian-German Firm Loses N500m To 2 Sales Managers
Two Sales Managers working with the Nigerian-German Chemical Plc in Lagos, have been arrested and arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate…
NAFDAC officers return to ports after 7 years
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) officers have returned to the nation’s ports after seven…
PENCOM to start verification of prospective retirees
The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) on Wednesday said it had concluded plans to commence verification of prospective retirees from the…
Tourism: Lagos’ll be key in our strategy branding – UNWTO Scribe
Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili on Wednesday said that Lagos would play…
Eko Disco installs 101,000 meters in 2 years
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) said it installed over 100,000 prepaid meters and 1,000 Distribution Transmission Meters (DTM) in two…
Woman arrested for allegedly pouring hot water on husband
The Police Command in Lagos State, on Wednesday said it had arrested a 32-year-old house wife, after she allegedly poured…
Nigerian govt increases maternity leave to 4 months
The Federal Government has increased maternity leave for women from 12 weeks to 16.
Pay Expo 2018: Ecobank showcases bouquet of digital products
Ecobank Nigeria, a member of the leading Pan African Banking Group, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated is showcasing a bouquet of digital…
Lagos pays N280 million insurance benefits to 110 deceased’s families
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday presented N280 million to the families of 110 deceased staff of Local Governments and…
Olukokun describes VAT Wonder Goal win as best Ramadan gift
Still basking in the euphoria of his first VAT Wonder Goal Award success, Nasarawa United’s Najeem Olukokun believes there could…
Russia 2018: Tunisia aims to progress past group stage
Tunisia are aiming to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in their history when…
National ID Card: Commission opens 26 registration centres
The Jigawa State office of the National Identity Cards Commission (NIMC), says it has established registration centres in the 26…
Teacher remanded for allegedly stabbing husband to death
A 24-year-old woman, Olamide Akinbobola, who allegedly stabbed her husband to death in Ikorodu area of Lagos State, was on…