Year: 2018
There was no bomb blast in any Enugu Church – Police
The Enugu State Police Command on Monday denied report of alleged bomb explosion at an Enugu church on Sunday.
Aviation union backs NCAA’s suspension of FirstNation Airways’ licence
The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) on Monday said that it supported the indefinite suspension placed on the…
Juergen Klopp praises Salah for staying on track
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has praised Mohamed Salah for keeping his feet on the ground during his record-breaking Premier League…
Cryptocurrencies: Zimbabwe bans banks from trading, processing payments
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe says it has stopped local banks from trading or processing payments linked to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.
Minister describes Oyo LG poll a charade
The Minister of Communications, Mr Adebayo Shittu, has described the local government election held on Saturday in Oyo State as…
Cardinal Onaiyekan urges media to stop reporting fake news
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has urged media practitioners in the country to refrain from reporting fake…
FRSC to introduce safety education in Plateau public schools
The Plateau Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it would soon introduce road safety education in public…
Police take over Kano State House of Assembly
Heavily armed policemen have sealed the complex of Kano state House of Assembly in the early hours of Monday.
CIBN appeals to National Assembly to pass Financial System Strategy Bill
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has appealed to the National Assembly to pass the Financial System Strategy…
WASSCE: WAEC begins 2nd registration for private candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says registration for the second series of private candidates for the West African Senior…
NPFL: Lokosa scores brace as Kano Pillars whip Katsina United 3-1
Kano Pillars Football Club beat visiting Katsina United 3-1 on Sunday to earn the maximum points in a week 21…
Ekweremadu seeks equity, justice for speedy development in Nigeria
Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, says equity and justice are factors that will unite Nigerians and put it…
Governor Fayose slams Fayemi again, says he’s day-dreaming
Ekiti state governor Ayodele Fayose says Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the July…
APC is strong, committed to offering hope to electorate – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a strong party that is committed to offering…
Katsina Assembly committed to enacting laws against drug abuse – Speaker
Katsina State House of Assembly says it is committed to enacting and amending the relevant laws that will curtail drug…
African leaders urged to invest in corruption prevention measures
Africa needs to invest in corruption prevention strategies to achieve sustainable development that will not leave anyone behind, says United…
Buhari lands in Jigawa today
President Muhammadu Buhari will begin a visit to Dutse, Jigawa state today.The visit, which was initially scheduled for 7 May,…
Kaduna LG Elections: PDP rejects results, heads to court
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State on Sunday rejected the results of local government council elections, saying it…
PDP mourns late CAN General Secretary, Rev. Musa Asake
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday, described the death of General Secretary of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev.…
UTME 2018: JAMB pays N1 billion to CBT centres
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has paid about N1 billion to owners of Computer-Based Test (CBT)…
We are committed to completing N2.4 billion Niger ultra-modern stadium – Gov. Bello
Abubakar Bello, the Niger State governor, on Sunday in Minna reiterated his government’s determination to complete the N2.4 billion Niger…
2019: President Buhari deserves re-election – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, has expressed optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari would be re-elected in…
Nigeria’s entertainment would soon be at par with the Western world – Uti
Uti Nwachukwu, the former winner of Big Brother Africa reality TV show says the growth of the country’s entertainment industry…
Nigerian Govt suspends NECO registrar, 2 others
The Registrar of National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof Charles Uwakwe, has been suspended over alleged financial mismanagement and abuse of…
Jenifa thrills fun seekers, confesses love for children
Popular Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele-Bello, aka Jenifa, on Sunday evening thrilled fun seekers at the Family Fun Day celebration at…
Fayemi reaches out to Oni, Aluko, Bamisile, 12 other co-contestants
Minister of Mines and Steel Development and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Sunday…
President Buhari congratulates Fayemi for winning APC guber ticket
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Governor of Ekiti State and Minister of Mines and Solid Minerals, Kayode Fayemi, for…
N6.7bn suit slammed on Union bank over alleged negligence, breach of contract
A multinational Oil company, Petrocam Trading Nigeria Limited, has slammed N6.75 suit on Union bank of Nigeria Plc over an…
Traffic Offence: Lagos arraigns bullion van driver for one-way drive
The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force have arraigned a bullion van driver for driving against traffic (One-way) before…
Levante end Barcelona’s unbeaten run in nine-goal thriller
Barcelona have lost their unbeaten run of the 2017/2018 La Liga season as they lost 5-4 to Levante on Sunday.