Year: 2018
‘World one step away from nuclear destruction’
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the world is “one mechanical, electronic or human error away from a catastrophe…
North Korea confirms demolition of nuclear test site
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has confirmed the demolition of its nuclear test site at Punggye-RI on Thursday,…
5 suspected fraudsters docked in Lagos
Five suspected fraudsters who are specialists in using taxi cab to pick unsuspecting passengers around Lekki, Lagos and later duped…
House of Assembly mace stolen in Gombe
The Mace of the Gombe State House Assembly has been stolen during a session to remove the Minority Leader.
Buhari to receive approved 2018 budget Friday – Saraki
President of the Senate Bukola Saraki has promised that the 2018 Appropriation Bill will be presented to President Muhammadu Buhari…
Nigerian Govt is irresponsible – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has condemned the Federal Government over its incapability to arrest the spate of…
Oyo releases N200.9m gratuity for 201 retirees
The Oyo State Government on Thursday released the sum of N200.9 million for the payment of year 2011, 2012 Gratuity…
Lagos residents laud Water Corporation over mobile app
Lagos residents have lauded the Lagos Water Corporation, LWC, over its newly introduced LWC Mobile App for the improvement in…
N700m graft: Orbih, Ize-Iyamu, others remanded in EFCC custody
The Edo State chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih and a former governorship candidate of the…
Ambode, UNILAG VC charge civil servants on optimum performance
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and the Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, UNILAG, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe on Thursday charged civil…
Oko-Baba Plank Market: Traders reject eviction, seek Osinbajo’s intervention
Traders in popular Oko-Baba Plank Market in Lagos State have rejected the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG headquarters’ eviction…
Summit cancellation: We are ready for North Korea – Trump
President Donald Trump declares he is “waiting” to see if North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will again “engage in…
How Folorunso Alakija foundation staff defrauded her of N3m
Mrs Folorunso Alakija, a billionaire businesswoman, on Thursday told an Ikeja High Court how one Vincent Ayewah, a staff of…
Adamawa: Most cholera patients have been discharged – Official
The Principal Medical Officer (PMO) of Mubi General Hospital in Adamawa, Dr Ezra Sakawa says most of the 223 cholera…
Killings: Adamawa community calls on Nigerian Govt for help
Members of Bwatiye community in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa have called on the Federal Government to ensure the…
18-year-old drowns in a pond in Kano
Auwalu Ibrahim, 18, was reportedly drowned while taking his bath in a pond at Kwanar Ungogo in Kano metropolis, according…
Lagos-Ibadan expressway: Nigerian Govt committed to timely completion – Minister
Alhaji Suleiman Zarma, the Minister of State, Power, Works and Housing, said that the Federal Government was committed to timely…
Democracy Day: Nigerian Govt announces four days for celebration
The Federal Government has outlined a four-day activities to mark the 2018 Democracy Day, from May 25 to May 29.
25-year-old marriage dissolved over threat to life
An Orile Agege Customary Court in Lagos on Thursday dissolved a 25-year-old marriage between Idris Balogun and his wife, Abosede…
Lagos ports expect 11 ships conveying various goods
Seven ships containing petrol, two carrying containers with different goods and three others carrying buckwheat and buck fertiliser are waiting…
South Korea to intensify cultural exchange with Nigeria
Mr Han Sungrae, the Cultural Director at the Korean Cultural Centre of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea has…
JOHESU Strike: NMA calls for adequate security at public hospitals
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has called for provision of adequate security at public hospitals to enable doctors and contract…
25-year-old man sentenced to death for murder
An Osun High Court sitting in Ikirun on Thursday sentenced a 25-year-old man, Tajudeen Ganiyu, to death by hanging for…
Trump calls off meeting with North Korea’s Kim
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday called off his planned June 12 summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong…
India, Netherlands agree on dozens of pacts to boost tie
India and the Netherlands agree on a wide range of pacts covering trade, investment, technology and agriculture on Thursday.
World Bank, WHO partner to strengthen Global health security
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has in collaboration with the World Bank Group launched the “Global Preparedness Monitoring Board”, a…
Africa is happy with peace, stability in The Gambia – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the successful transition in the Republic of The Gambia, and the ongoing peace process in that…
Corruption: Court Admits More Evidence Against Badeh
A Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, presided over by Justice Okon Abang, on Thursday, admitted more evidence against…
Lagos Govt. promises to make LASU best university
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Thursday says the state remains committed toward making the Lagos State University (LASU)…
Linda Ikeji secures 11 rooms mansion for reality show
Celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji is certainly in the season of dishing out good news as she just secured an 11…