Year: 2018
Rice processing plants: AFAN tells Federal govt. to fulfill promise
The Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos Chapter, Mr Femi Oke, has urged the Federal Government to fulfill…
Ethiopia opens telecoms sector to limited competition
Ethiopia’s state-run telecoms monopoly has agreed to allow some local firms to provide internet services through its infrastructure, a move…
South Sudan peace talks end without deal
Talks in Ethiopia to revive South Sudan’s failed 2015 peace pact and end the country’s civil war ended without a…
FAAC: Federal government, states, LGs share N701bn
The Federal Government, states and local governments shared N701 billion as revenue for the month of April, the Permanent Secretary,…
Bauchi Governor, Abubakar accepts resignation of his deputy
Gov. Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi has accepted the resignation of his deputy, Alhaji Nuhu Gidado.
CBN uplifts Forex market with $210m
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made available 210 million dollars to meet customers’ requests in various segments of the…
Dogara tasks PCC to address injustices by security agencies
Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has charged the newly appointed Chief Commissioner of Public Complaints Commission (PCC ),…
Groundnut production: Ikpeazu sponsors 132 trainees in Onitsha
No fewer than 132 unemployed persons are currently undergoing three-day training in Onitsha, Anambra, on groundnut production, processing and packaging…
APC National Convention Committee picks June 23
The National Convention Committee of All Progressives Congress (APC) has picked June 23 for the party’s convention in place of…
U.S. retaliates, expels Venezuela’s envoys
The U.S. has expelled the Chargé d’Affaires of the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington DC and the Deputy Consul-General of the…
Nigerians protest racial bias against Lolade to Yale University
The Nigerian community in the U.S. has protested against the racial bias incident against a Nigerian, Ms Lolade Siyonbola, a…
Trump lawyer denies partnering indicted ‘taxi king’
U.S. President Donald Trump’s long-serving lawyer said on Wednesday he never partnered with a man, who has agreed to cooperate…
Victor Moses eager to resume Eagles’ World Cup campaign
Victor Moses on Wednesday said he was looking forward to joining his teammates at their pre-World Cup training camp after…
Kwara ex-governor’s son gives scholarship to college students
Alhaji Akeem Lawal, the son of the late governor of Kwara, Rear-Admiral Mohammed Lawal, has offered scholarship to 100 National…
FEC approves N5.1bn for road project linking Osun to Ekiti
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved N5.1billion for the rehabilitation of Ila…
Osinbajo tasks leaders to end incessant killings in the country
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has tasked leaders in the country to rise to the challenge of ending the senseless killings…
Presidency frowns at Amnesty International report on Nigerian security agencies
The Presidency says the recent report released by the Amnesty International alleging human rights violation by Nigerian security agencies is…
Nigeria’s economy: Focus more on National Development Plan – Official to AfDB
Mr Aliyu Ahmed, Director, International Economic Relations, Federal Ministry of Finance, has urged the African Development Bank (AfDB) to focus…
AU calls for holistic approach in Sahel challenges
The AU said a “holistic approach” is needed to address peace and security challenges in the vast Sahel region, calling…
Anti-corruption agenda: UN chief commends Nigeria
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has commended Nigeria’s anti-corruption agenda, saying the country plays a leading role in the fight against…
‘Buhari turned the tide against corruption’ – Bolaji
The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has turned the tide against corruption for Nigeria, Mr Akinremi Bolaji, Minister Plenipotentiary, Permanent…
WHO warns nations on Ebola spread
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains on an “epidemiological knife-edge” regarding the spread of the deadly Ebola disease,…
Buhari approves N5.1bn for road project linking Osun to Ekiti
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved N5.1billion for the rehabilitation of Ila…
2-year old stolen baby rescued, suspect arrested
A two-year old girl who was stolen while her mother was busy selling yam tubers at Mile 12 Produce Market,…
Police arrest killers of Nasarawa State University lecturer
The Nigerian police on Wednesday said they have arrested 14 notorious armed robbers suspected to have killed Dr Ibrahim Mailafia,…
President Buhari yet to get approved 2018 appropriation bill
Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma says President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to receive the 2018…
Ondo Assembly reinstates deputy speaker
Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday reinstated former Deputy Speaker, Iroju Ogundeji.
Bauchi deputy governor resigns
The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Nuhu Gidado, has resigned.
Police arrest 73-year old man for raping, impregnating 14-year old girl
The Police in Lagos State have arrested a 73-year old man, Pa Fola Olowoigbo who allegedly raped and impregnated a…
Makoko residents storm Alausa, protest killing of four
Residents of Ori-Oke Alala in Makoko area of Yaba Local Government, Lagos have stormed the State House, Ikeja to protest…