Year: 2018
Smoking harmful to entire human body – Expert
Smoking harms organs throughout human body, not just lungs as such related diseases as emphysema and lung cancer are among…
JOHESU: Health Minister has no right to stop salaries – NLC
Dr Ayuba Wabba, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has no right to…
Nigeria’s economic outlook for 2018 positive – Udoma
Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, Minister of Budget and National Planning says Nigeria’s economic outlook for 2018 and over the medium…
Ooni urges youths to support present Administration
The Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has urged Nigerian youths to support present Administration for betterment of…
NBA urges Nigerian Govt to sign Africa Free Trade Agreement
The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has urged the Federal Government to endorse Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCFTA) to enable…
Nigerian Govt initiated food grain scheme – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN ) on Thursday told the House of Representatives that its 2016 food grain…
186 more Nigerians evacuated from Libya
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the European Union (EU) have evacuated 186 more Nigerians from Libya.
Don scores Buhari high on education
An educationist, Prof Lai Olurode, has given a pass mark to the three years administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in…
Israeli Embassy condemns Hamas attacks
The Embassy of Israel in Nigeria has condemned the recent attacks by Hamas on the people of Israel.
Nigerian Army intercepts 300,000 live ammunition smuggled from Benin Republic
The Nigerian Army has intercepted 300,000 live cartridges smuggled into Nigeria from Benin Republic.
Air Force vows to flush out militants in Lagos
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has recruited 7,000 personnel in three years and vowed to flush out regrouping…
17m people left Africa in 2017, says UN report
No fewer than 17 million Africans left the continent in 2017 in search of greener pastures, a new report by…
Five Nigerian soldiers killed by Improvised Explosive Devices
Nigerian Army authorities on Thursday said five soldiers had died along the Pridang-Bita road in Borno after their vehicle stepped…
Serena Williams fights back to reach French Open second round
Serena Williams' Grand Slam return continued with a three-set comeback win over Australia's 17th seed Ashleigh Barty in the French…
JOHESU suspends nationwide strike
The Joint Health Workers Union (JOHESU) on Thursday suspended its nationwide strike it embarked over a month ago.
UI Don, Olutayo, advocates promotion of indigenous knowledge
Professor Olanrewaju Olutayo of the Department of Sociology, University of Ibadan, UI, on Thursday said there is no way Nigeria…
Igbo Group Members Decamp To APC In Lagos
Members of the Lagos State Igbo Group who were card carrying members of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Lagos…
Keyamo expresses shock over Aboderin’s death
The Director, Strategic Communications, President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organisation, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has expressed shock over the demise of the…
Tribute for Kunle Ajibade
If you knew Kunle Ajibade in his early days of journalism, he would not invoke the image of a jailbird…
Zamfara APC promises journalists partnership
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Zamfara chapter, has expressed readiness to partners with journalists in the state to ensure effective…
Ambode approves reduction in Land Regularisation for LASU squatters
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has approved reduction in land regularisation for thousands of landlords who encroached on land belonging…
Kano governor swears in 4 new khadis
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Thursday swore in four new khadis of the state Sharia Court of Appeal…
Army committed to human rights advancement – GOC 7 Div
The Nigerian Army is committed to the protection and advancement of human rights, protecting women and children in the course…
Bauchi Govt introduces soil analysis
Governor Muhammed Abubakar of Bauchi State said on Thursday that 30,000 farmers are to benefit from soil analysis aimed at…
2019: Buhari’s popularity will ensure APC victory – Lawmaker
Rep. Umar Bago (APC-Niger) on Thursday expressed optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari’s popularity would win the 2019 presidential elections for…
EFCC: Over 647 convictions recorded from Nov 2015 till date
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday disclosed that it had recorded over 647 financial crimes convictions from…
Plateau Govt. vows to fully implement Child Rights Law
The Plateau Government on Thursday expressed concern at the number of child abuse cases in the state, vowing to fully…
EU court overturns fines against lawmaker
An EU court has annulled fines imposed on a Polish member of the European Parliament for making disparaging remarks about…
Victor Moses joins Super Eagles camp
Chelsea FC star Victor Moses on Thursday joined his Super Eagles teammates in their London camp ahead of their pre-World…
Man sentenced to 6 years in prison for stabbing brother to death
The FCT High Court in Apo, on Thursday, sentenced one Lawrence Ejinung to six years in prison for stabbing his…