Year: 2018
Robbers steal N9m LG workers’ April salary
Gwandu Local Government of Kebbi says suspected robbers have stolen over N9 million meant for the payment of April salary…
Kaduna spends N152bn on 1,053 projects
The Kaduna State Government said on Wednesday that it invested N152 billion on 1,053 capital projects across the 23 local…
Nigerian Govt begins work on 100-bed clinic
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a 100-bed clinic for women and children in Benue under the Sustainable…
Reps to prevent telecom firms from storing data abroad
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to mandate the Localisation of Data and Operations by Telecoms…
Woman in trouble for allegedly setting uncle ablaze
A 39-year-old woman, Sholade Adegoke, who allegedly set her uncle ablaze over refusal to move out of her apartment, was…
Security: India, Britain hold dialogue to enhance cooperation
India and Britain on Thursday held their third home affairs dialogue in New Delhi and the two sides agreed to…
Buhari signs`Not Too Young To Run’ bill into law
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday signed into law, the `Not Too Young To Run Bill’.
Fuel under-dispensing: Weights and Measures Department nabs 10 Jos filling stations
The Department of Weights and Measures in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and investment, says it has nabbed 10…
Peru captain cleared to play at Russia 2018
Peru captain Paolo Guerrero has been cleared to play at next month’s FIFA World Cup finals after a Swiss court…
Smoking linked to 15 different cancers
The Youth Action on Tobacco Control and Health (YATCH) says tobacco smoking has been linked to 15 different kinds of…
Chelsea suspends new stadium plans
Chelsea Football Club said on Thursday that work on its new stadium in London would be suspended indefinitely, citing the…
Uganda imposes controversial ‘WhatsApp tax’
The Ugandan parliament on Thursday passed a law imposing a tax on people using mobile social media networks in an…
Businessman remanded for allegedly raping Facebook friend
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded a businessman, Ebuka Eze, in prison over alleged rape of a 16-year-old…
NYSC free medical outreach: 83 inmates benefit in Zamfara
Hajiya Walida Isa, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Zamfara State Coordinator, on Thursday said 83 inmates from Gusau Prison have…
African Swine Fever outbreak reported in South Africa
African Swine Fever, a severe haemorrhagic disease of pigs, has been reported in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province, the department…
Igbo highlife festival: N2m for grab for grand finale
All is set for the grand finale of the Highlife and Cultural Dance Talents competition tagged “Igbo Highlife Fest“, scheduled…
Denmark bans wearing of face veils in public
Denmark has banned the wearing of face veils in public, joining France and other parts of Europe in outlawing the…
Insecurity: Police recover over prohibited firearms
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Thursday said the police had recovered more than 4,000 prohibited firearms…
IS supporter admits calling for jihadis to attack Prince George
An Islamic State (IS) supporter who called for jihadis to attack Prince George on Thursday pleaded guilty to the three…
Researchers develop material to treat Spinal cord injury
Chinese researchers on Thursday announced a new type of bioactive material that may help treat spinal injuries.
Ruling on Metuh’s case adjourned to July 11
An FCT High Court, Maitama, on Thursday fixed July 11 for ruling on the no-case submission filed by Olisa Metuh,…
Nasarawa farmers advocate early sales of fertiliser
The Nasarawa State Chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has advocated early sales of fertiliser and other farming…
Unlawful killing: Court orders Police to pay N10m compensation
The Federal High Court in Ibadan, on Thursday ordered the Nigerian Police Force to pay N10 million as compensation to…
Kirk Franklin slams pastor who demands $54m to buy 4th aircraft
Popular American Gospel Singer, Kirk Franklin has frowned at a request by a pastor, Jessie Duplantis for donations to buy…
IFJ slams staged ‘murder’ of Journalist
The orchestration of murder of Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko in Kiev is unacceptable, and lying to journalists is intolerable, Anthony…
2 men remanded for misappropriation of N52.6m
An FCT High Court Maitama on Thursday remanded two men, Olamide Toluwani and Bamidele Olayemi, for fraudulent misappropriation of N52.6…
French FM warns U.S against metal tariffs
United States tariffs on European metals would be unjustified and dangerous for growth and free trade, French Finance Minister, Bruno…
Butchers sell meat of sick, dead animals
Mr Jameel Zakari, Nasarawa State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, says some butchers in the state have been selling…
Woman loses marriage for starving husband of sex
Chief Ademola Odunade, the President of a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan, on Thursday dissolved an 11 year-old marriage between…
Stock broker sentenced to 6yrs imprisonment for defrauding client
A Tinubu Magistrates’ Court on Thursday sentenced one Akeem Abass, a 52-year-old stock broker to six years imprisonment for confiscation…