Year: 2018
17 fresh Ebola deaths confirmed in Congo
Officials said 17 people have died in an area of northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo where health officials have now…
Nigerian Govt commits over N3 trillion on infrastructure development – Minister
The Federal Government has committed over N3 trillion on infrastructure development in the country.
Trump does not have ‘mental capacity’ to deal with issues: Iran parliament speaker
U.S. President Donald Trump is not fit for his job, the speaker of Iran’s parliament said on Wednesday, according to…
South African provincial premier resigns after protests
The premier of South Africa’s North West province, Supra Mahumapelo, has resigned, local media reported on Wednesday, after mounting political…
Minister begins inspection of Federal Govt’s projects
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has kick-started a nationwide tour of Federal Government's infrastructural projects nationwide…
Oil prices jump after U.S. abandons Iran deal
Oil prices rose more than two per cent on Wednesday, with Brent hitting a 3-1/2-year high, after U.S. President Donald…
Kano-based businessman, Sheik Isiyaku Rabi’u dies at 90
The death has occurred of a renowned Kano-based businessman and Islamic Scholar, Sheik Isiyaku Rabi’u.
Speaker Dogara Visits Dino Melaye in Hospital
Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Yakubu Dogara Tuesday led other leaders and members of the House to visit…
Iran resumes uranium enrichment ‘without limit’
Iran has swiftly announced its reaction to the dumping of the 2015 nuclear deal by unilateralist US leader, Donald Trump,…
Obama says Trump misguided over trashed Iran nuclear deal
Former U.S. President Barack Obama, under whose administration the Iran nuclear agreement was reached in 2015, said on Tuesday that…
Ekiti Guber Race: Fayose’s deputy emerges PDP candidate
Governor Ayo Fayose’s candidate, Prof. Kayode Olusola-Eleka has emerged the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti…
Oro festival paralyses activities in Ikorodu town
The Oro Festival in Ikorodu on Tuesday paralysed social and economic activities and restricted movement of women in spite of…
Fresh Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo
An Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo's north-western territory of Bikoro.
Trump pulls out of Iran nuclear deal
US President Donald Trump says he will withdraw the US from an Obama-era nuclear agreement with Iran.
MCSN visits Lagos Ministry of Tourism
The Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MSCN) made a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and…
Flying Eagles off to Bissau for Niger 2019 qualifier
The Flying Eagles, Nigeria’s national under-20 male football team, will on Wednesday leave for Guinea Bissau, the Nigeria Football Federation…
Rashidi Yekini’s brother, Akeem dies in Kwara
The younger brother of Nigeria’s all time highest goal scorer, Rashidi Yekini, Akeem, is dead.
December date for Lagos-Ibadan speed rail completion, conclusive – Minister
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the December 2018 date for the completion of the Lagos-Ibadan…
2019: Yoruba Community In Dubai Endorses Ambode For Second Term
The Yoruba Community in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has endorsed Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for another term…
Lagos Begins Transformation Of Olusosun Dumpsite
The Lagos State Government has commenced the process of transforming Olusosun dumpsite to fit into the projected plan of converting…
Alleged N15bn fraud: Bafarawa to know fate July 4
A Sokoto State High Court on Tuesday reserved July 4, for judgment in the alleged N15 billion corruption charges against…
World Bank officials to meet Osinbajo over projects in Nigeria
A World Bank Mission, comprising of 10 Executive Directors, is expected in Nigeria on Wednesday to hold high-level discussions with…
Recruitment: Police warn applicants against inducing officials
Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Tuesday warned applicants shortlisted for recruitment into the force against giving bribe to officials. The…
Herdsmen, federalism: We must look beyond prejudice, hatred – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said to resolve the problems of herdsmen and federalism will require that Nigerians…
Video, Photos: 17 Nigerian migrants sue Italy for returning them to Libya
Seventeen Nigerian migrants who survived a deadly sea crossing last year have filed a lawsuit against Italy for violating their…
Ambode: Tackling health, education challenges are priorities
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday reiterated his administration’s commitment to massively invest in the health and…
Housewife kills husband with ‘rat poison’ in Kano
A Kano Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Tuesday remanded 16-year-old housewife, accused of poisoning the husband to death in children’s remand…
Putin appoints Medvedev as Russian prime minister for new term
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Tuesday appointing Dmitry Medvedev as head of the government following a parliamentary…
Buhari departs Abuja for London
President Muhammadu Buhari departed Abuja for London on Tuesday to see his doctor over his health challenge.
Lagos’ Land Revenue performance drops by N10.19bn in 2017
The Lagos State Lands Bureau has recorded N10.19 billion drop in revenue generation accruing from land transaction in 2017, representing…