Year: 2018
Omo-Agege attends Senate plenary
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege on Wednesday appeared before the Senate in plenary.
UN welcomes Afghanistan’s “reinvigorated efforts” in fighting corruption
The UN on Wednesday welcomed what it said is a “reinvigorated efforts” in fighting corruption in Afghanistan.
39-year-old woman docked for allegedly stabbing pastor with broken bottle
A 39-year-old woman, Esther Olawale, was on Wednesday docked before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court, Osun, for allegedly stabbing a pastor…
Kwara APC faction dissociates from Barage’s group ultimatum
A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Kwara State has disassociated itself from the 7-day ultimatum issued by…
Everton sack Sam Allardyce as manager
Everton Football Club can confirm that Sam Allardyce has left his role as manager, the club said in a statement…
NIMC decries poor enrollment awareness in Sokoto State
Alhaji Garba Balarabe, the Coordinator of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Sokoto State has decried the poor enrollment awareness…
Food Insecurity: ECOWAS pledges to take appropriate measures
The President of ECOWAS Commission, Mr Jean Brou, has pledged to take appropriate measures to deal with situation of food…
Police warn hospitals against rejecting gunshot victims
The Lagos State Police Command, on Wednesday, warned hospital authorities against the rejection of gunshot victims or the attitude of…
Tiwa Savage, Davido make BET 2018 award list
Ace Nigerian singers, Tiwa Savage and Davido, have been nominated for the Best International Act Music category of the 2018…
2018 Caine Prize: 3 Nigerians shortlisted for African Writing
Three Nigerians have been shortlisted for the 2018 Caine Prize for African Writing.
Ramadan: Time for commitment to Allah, not show off – Cleric
The Chief Imam of Aduragba Mosque, Olunlade, Ilorin, Alhaji Jimoh Usman, has advised Muslims to be more committed to Allah,…
Gaza Killings: South Africa urged to cut diplomatic ties with Israel
The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) urged the South African government on Wednesday to cut diplomatic ties with Israel…
Russia 2018: Super Eagles will surpass expectations of Nigerians – Izilien
A former Coach of the Super Falcons, Godwin Izilien, says the provisional 30-man list released by Coach Gernot Rohr ahead…
Lagos ports receive 8 ships with petrol, other commodities
No fewer than eight ships laden with various products, including petrol, are at the Lagos ports waiting to berth, the…
Guatemala opens embassy in Jerusalem, 2 days after U.S.
Guatemala opened an embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, two days after the U.S. made the same move.
Gov. Ambode fulfils N20 million pledge to CHAN Eagles
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has fulfilled his promise of N20 million to the Super Eagles Team B otherwise…
3 days to royal wedding, Meghan Markle faces British racism
Disparaging reactions to Prince Harry's relationship with actress Meghan Markle have highlighted the racism and class snobbery that persist in…
Bank of England’s Deputy Governor apologises for ‘menopausal’ remark
Bank of England Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent apologised on Wednesday for describing Britain’s economy as going through a “menopausal” phrase,…
Gaza violence: Turkey expels Israeli consul general
Turkey has ordered the Israeli consul general in Istanbul to return to Israel “for some time”, a Turkish Foreign Ministry…
Agency suspends officers for allegedly torturing students
The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) said it had suspended eight officers for allegedly torturing some students at the…
Pope condemns Gaza killings
Pope Francis on Wednesday condemned the killing of Palestinians near the Gaza-Israel border, saying the deaths would only lead to…
Iran will not surrender to U.S. pressures – Rouhani
Iran will not surrender to U.S. pressures, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, a day after Washington imposed new sanctions…
Ex Works Minister tasks media, CSOs on “electoral corruption”
Former Minister of Works Mike Onolememen has called on the media and civil society groups to expose what he termed…
100 people kidnapped along road in Kaduna
At least 100 people have been kidnapped along a road in northern Nigeria in the past few days, officials, witnesses…
Saudi Arabia says Ramadan fasting to begin on Thursday
Saudi Arabia said that the Ramadan fasting will begin on Thursday across the globe, the official Saudi news agency SPA…
Malaysia’s Anwar granted pardon
Jailed Malaysian reformist Anwar Ibrahim was granted a full pardon and freed on Wednesday, capping dramatic changes in the Southeast…
New PIB will accord efficiency in oil sector – Dogara
The House of Representatives says new Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) being processed by the National Assembly will enable Nigeria operate…
Buhari commends rice farmers, inaugurates Jigawa State Social Intervention Programme
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Dutse, inaugurated the Jigawa State Social Intervention Programme meant to empower communities at polling…
Earth movements: Oyo govt. allays residents’ fears
The Oyo State Government has allayed the fears of residents, especially those in Oke-Ogun, following the recent earth movements in…
ECOWAS commission seeks collaborative efforts on regional peace, security
The President of ECOWAS Commission, Mr Jean Brou, has called for collaborative efforts among member states, to address issues bordering…