Year: 2018
I will be prime minister for 1 to 2 years only – Malaysia’s Mahathir Moha
New Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday he will remain in office for one or two years and…
Nigerian Govt urged to adopt WHO model to resolve heath workers, doctors crisis
An Enugu-based activist, Mr Chris Chukwu, has urged the Presidency to adopt the World Health Organisation (WHO) model to resolve…
Nigeria to cooperate with India on ICT – Minister
The Minister of Communications, Dr Abdur-Raheem Adebayo, has assured of Nigeria’s readiness to forge closer cooperation with India, to achieve…
We’ve done more with less resources in 3 years – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is delivering on promises with clear-cut targets, prudent management of resources and a deliberate…
Lekki Free Zone: Lagos Govt. to provide inter-modal transportation infrastructure
The Lagos State Government says plans are underway to provide a holistic inter-modal transportation infrastructure within the Lekki Free Zone…
Gaza protests: UN chief urges Israel, Palestine to avoid further bloodshed
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to show restraint, as Gaza violence left dozens…
Strike: JOHESU accuses doctors, health ministry of sabotage, insincerity
The National Chairman of JOHESU, Mr Biobebelemoye Josiah, has alerted the public on purported efforts by Nigerian doctors to frustrate…
FSARS Kills Notorious Robber, Arrests 7, Recovers Arms
Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-robbery Squad (FSARS) on Lagos Island, Lagos have killed a suspected notorious armed robber, John…
Kano To Spend N345million For Ramadan Feeding
The Kano State Government is to spend N345m on feeding during the Ramadan season.
Drug addiction: Psychiatrist recommends special strategy
Mrs Althea Nwaeleh, Executive Director, Advocacy for Veritas, a Drug Addiction Treatment Initiative, has recommended a special strategy to tackle…
Healthcare: Yobe approves 100% CONMESS
Gov. Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe has approved 100 percent implementation of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for nurses, pharmacists…
Melania Trump undergoes kidney surgery
U.S. First Lady Melania Trump has undergone a successful kidney surgery on Monday morning, the White House said in a…
Imo LG congress successful – APC Chairman
Imo State Local Government Congress has been concluded successfully, Mr Hillari Eke, the state APC Chairman has said.
Buhari Referring To Youths Around Him With Lazy Comments – Oba
Olarenwaju Oba is an energetic and dynamic youth. He is the founder of Olarenwaju Oba Foundation, a Non-governmental Organization (NGO)…
Mixed reactions trail Coach Rohr’s provisional 30-man World Cup list
Mixed reactions on Monday trailed Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr’s 30-man provisional list for the Russia 2018 FIFA World…
Buratai directs soldiers to end killings in 3 weeks
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai, on Monday said the Army would end the wanton killings and…
Charlyboy’s group storm Federal Ministry of Justice
Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charlyboy, on Monday, led his 'Ourmumudondo’ Group on a peaceful protest to the Federal Ministry of Justice,…
JOHESU strike: Youths ask Buhari to end persistent strikes
The Nigerian Youth Champions for Universal Health Coverage (NYC4UHC), a Civil Society Organisation, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to…
Uduaghan: The man gearing for Niger Delta development
There are politicians and there are politicians. In Delta State, they also abound in different shades and characters, so much…
Ramadan: Cleric tells Muslims to pray for peace
Sheikh Abdul Ishola, an Enugu-based renowned Islamic cleric, has called on Muslim faithful to offer special prayers for peace and…
Rivers waterways: Group to protest incessant attacks
The Kula Kingdom Graduate Association (KKGA) says it will embark on a peaceful protest against the incessant attacks on commuters…
Rivers lawmakers condemn attack on judiciary complex
The members of the Rivers legislature has condemned the damage on the state judiciary complex allegedly masterminded by members loyal…
KAD-SIECOM declares Chikun LG poll inconclusive
The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (SIECOM), on Monday declared the local government elections results for Chikun as inconclusive.
UNICEF, CIFF to support treatment of malnourished children in Kaduna
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Children Investment Foundation Fund (CIFF) on Monday pledged to support the Kaduna…
Edo trains 1,500 persons on ICT-based teaching
The Edo Government has trained no fewer than 1,500 teachers in the public primary schools in the state on Information…
Cross River inaugurates health emergency response team
The Cross River Government has inaugurated its Health Emergency Response Team to curb emerging disease outbreaks and the rising cases…
FUOYE students protest ‘no school fees, no examination’ directive
Students of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), on Monday, embarked on a protest against the institution’s directive preventing students who had…
5,870 recovered illegal arms destroyed in Zamfara
The Presidential Committee on Small Arms and Light Weapons in Gusau on Monday destroyed 5,870 illegal arms and ammunition recovered…
2019: Who says Buhari’s a goner? Behold Jigawa crowd
Ahead 2019 Presidential election, many Nigerians have written off the chances of President Muhammadu Buhari of emerging for a second…
Lagos bursts Illegal Orphanage Home, Rescues 24 Children
The Lagos State Government on Monday shutdown another illegal orphanage home, Pro Labore Der (labour for God) in Badagry area…