Year: 2018
Kunle Ajibade colloquium: Ajibade, a man worthy of emulation
Iconic and renowned journalist, editor and author, Mr Kunle Ajibade is an Omoluabi who served as a reporter for various…
Soyinka: How tackling corruption issues’ll address electoral rigging
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka on Wednesday said tackling corruption issues in Nigeria will address electoral rigging that has marred…
Court case hampering Innoson Motors operations – Spokesman
The Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company (IVM) on Wednesday said that its efforts to upgrade from 10,000 cars production capacity annually…
Dangote Foundation disburses N130m to 13,000 women
The Aliko Dangote Foundation, on Wednesday, commenced the disbursement of N130million to 13,000 women in Nasarawa state under its micro-grant…
Ebola: FAAN intensifies screening of passengers
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has intensified screening of inbound and outbound passengers at the Murtala Muhammed International…
How Ukraine faked death of exiled Russian journalist
The head of the Ukrainian Security Service says investigators have identified a Ukrainian citizen who allegedly was paid $40,000 by…
Doctors issue 21-day ultimatum to Yobe Govt.
The Association of Resident Doctors in Yobe, on Wednesday issued a 21-day ultimatum to the state government, to address some…
Zamfara attack: Sen. Marafa donates food, cash to families of victims
Sen. Kabiru Marafa on Wednesday donated cash and food items to families of those killed by gunmen in four local…
Dino Melaye resumes plenary, relocates to PDP wing
The Chairman Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Sen. Dino Melaye on Wednesday resumed plenary after his arrest by…
South Africa introduces hate speech bill to Parliament
South Africa’s Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCD) on Wednesday introduced a hate speech bill to Parliament in a…
NAPTIP to partner ECOWAS on human trafficking
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has pledged to partner with ECOWAS to profile and…
Senate to Jega: Prove bribery allegation against National Assembly
The Senate on Wednesday challenged Prof. Attahiru Jega, former chairman of INEC, to prove bribery allegation he levelled against members…
Saudi Princess graces landmark Vogue cover
Vogue Arabia has unveiled Princess Hayfa bint Abdullah Al-Saud, as its June cover star in celebration of the month that…
Senate investigates ‘OAU Sex-For-Marks-Scandal’
The Senate on Wednesday, commenced investigation into the alleged sexual harassment case between a student of the Obafemi Awolowo University…
3 al-Shabab militants sentenced to death
Somali military court on Wednesday sentenced three al-Shabab militants to death after they were found guilty of being behind hotel…
N1.64bn fraud: Court jails Ex-Taraba gov, Nyame 14 years
The Federal Capital Territory High Court on Wednesday sentenced a former governor of Taraba State, Mr Jolly Nyame, to 14…
WHO urges countries to raise taxes on Tobacco products
As the “World No Tobacco Day 2018″ is commemorated globally, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on countries to…
Kenya: New cybercrime law goes into force
A new cybercrime law came into force in Kenya on Wednesday, but without a ban on “false” information, after bloggers…
Uganda to destroy 40-feet container of shisha pots
As the world prepares to commemorate World No Tobacco Day on Thursday, Uganda will destroy a 40-feet container full of…
Lagos ports expect 27 ships conveying petrol, food
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said about 27 ships conveying petroleum products, food and other goods were expected to arrive…
Kim Kardashian to meet Trump
Kim Kardashian West will reportedly meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday.
Ecobank Loses N207m To Suspected Fraudsters
A suspected fraudster, Okoli Nmesoma, 20, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate's Court for allegedly conniving with others still…
Pregnant women to get books from National Library
The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) says it will distribute several books to pregnant women across Nigerian hospitals, to promote…
Moses Simon to undergo final scan
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday said Super Eagles’ winger, Moses Simon would undergo one more final scan in…
Russia 2018: Rohr drops 4 players
Gernot Rohr has dropped the quartet of goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye, defender Stephen Eze, midfielder Uche Agbo, as well as NPFL…
Gunmen in SUV kills 2 policemen in Rivers
Unknown gunmen riding in a Highlander SUV Tuesday night killed two policemen at Elioparawon Junction of Ada George road in…
Court orders immediate reinstatement of Sokoto Auditor-General
The National Industrial Court sitting in Sokoto on Wednesday ordered the immediate reinstatement of Sambo Nawawi, as the Sokoto State…
English FA set to announce mid-season Premier League break
The English FA will go ahead with plans to implement a mid-season Premier League break “very soon”, the governing body’s…
Photo News: President Buhari bids Super Eagles farewell
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday received Nigeria’s Super Eagles and their coach Rohr Gernot in Abuja.
Fayemi Resigns As Minister of Solid Minerals
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has announced his resignation from President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet.