Year: 2018
Founder of Whispering Palms resort, Prof. Femi-Pearse, dies at 86
Professor Ayodeji Femi-Pearse, Founder of popular scenic resort, Whispering Palms in Iworo, Badagry, is dead.
Nigeria’s database of Tax Payers hits 35m
The Joint Tax Board (JTB), says Nigeria’s data base of tax payers has expanded from 20 million to 35 million.
Gov. Ambode appoints Muri-Okunola as new Head Of Service
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state on Sunday approved the appointment of Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola as the state’s 21st Head…
Air Force hits bandits in Zamfara, kills many
The Nigerian Air Force has raided the hideout of armed bandits in Zamfara, killing many of them. The Air Task…
Flags flown at half-staff at Aso Rock for Shagari
Flags were flown at half-staff on Sunday at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock Abuja in compliance with President Muhammadu…
Photo News: I will immortalise Shagari – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to immortalise the country’s first executive president, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who passed away Friday December…
SERAP drags Nigerian Govt to UN over failure to end ASUU strike
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sent an urgent appeal to two UN special rapporteurs, urging them to…
Buhari arrives Sokoto to condole with Shagari’s family
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday arrived Sokoto State to condole with the family, people and government over the death of…
Nigerian migrants face ‘unimaginable horrors’ in Libya – UN
The United Nations has released a new report, which detailed the unimaginable horrors Nigerian migrants were being subjected from the…
killing of Scandinavians: Morocco arrests Swiss national
Morocco has arrested a Swiss national in connection with the killing of two Scandinavian women, the counter-terrorism agency said. Reuters…
Nigerian Army tells Bama residents not to relocate to IDPs’ camps
Lanre Babalola The Nigerian Army has assured residents of Bama and adjoining communities in Borno state besieged by Boko Haram…
World Crises: We must resolve to confront threats and defend human dignity -UN Chief
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has restated the “red alert” he issued on Jan. 1, 2018 over a range…
Nigerian Army holds WASA, charges personnel to promote democratic principles
The Nigerian Army has urged its officers and men to continue to ensure that enabling environment is created to enhance…
PDP neglected us for 16 years – Onoh
Son of former Anambra governor, Mr Gabriel Onoh, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of neglecting the people for…
How Money failed Nigeria’s Development
By Nneka Okumazie The supremacy of money across Nigeria, yet the failure of – almost – everything regarding development is…